The attention of the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been drawn to media reports stating that the United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, intercepted a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) SKIPPER with IMO Number 9304667, alleged to be Nigerian-owned and involved in crude oil theft…
…As Mobereola Lauds Tinubu, Adegboyega For Nigeria’s Victory. The members of staff of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Tuesday hosted the Director General, Dr Dayo Mobereola and the Executive Directors to a surprise reception to commemorate Nigeria’s recent election into the Category C Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The…
SIFAX Group has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, on Nigeria’s successful election into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation after 14 years of absence. In an official congratulatory letter, the Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, described the development as a historic national milestone and a triumph…
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has congratulated the Federal Government on Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, describing the victory as a major boost for the nation’s global maritime standing and a strategic win for the blue economy agenda. In a press statement issued on Friday, the…
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has noted that effective Port State Control (PSC) is one of the most potent tools of ensuring global safety and maintenance of environmental standards in shipping. Dr. Mobereola who said this at a 5-day Regional Train the Trainer Workshop on Port State Control…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and PMAWCA President, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho represented by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs and Spokesperson of the Authority, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara opened the 45th Annual Council by warmly welcoming stakeholders from West and Central Africa, Institutional Partners and International observers to the very important meeting…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has led a delegation from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the Netherlands for a two-day bilateral working visit aimed at strengthening cooperation on trade facilitation, port efficiency, and border management between the two countries. The visit, held between 29 and 31 October 2025, featured a series of high-level…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the fight against illicit trade, while promoting seamless trade facilitation and regional economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). CGC Adeniyi made…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, convened a significant community engagement session on “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Threats in Nigeria’s Gulf of Guinea Zone” on June 30, 2025, at its Conference Room in Lagos. The event formed part of NIOMR’s mandate under the Marine and Coastal…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO,Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), particularly the…
