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…
“No man is an island,” goes the old saying; a reminder that progress, whether personal or institutional, is rarely achieved in isolation. Every thriving system is built on the strength of its partnerships, the alignment of shared visions, and the willingness to work together for common good. This principle sits at the core of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), HE Arsenio Dominguez and the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, have commended the Acting Rector, of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Dr. Kevin Okonna for the remarkable progress being recorded in the Academy. Speaking differently…
By Sylvanus OBASI The attempted piracy attack on MT ENDO PONENTE in the Gulf of Guinea has been successfully foiled, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has revealed. According to the apex maritime agency in Nigeria, On Friday, 28th August 2025, the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure ,VBSS, team of the Togo Navy…
By Sylvanus OBASI SIFAX Group has congratulated Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a letter issued by the Group’s Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, He described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of…
By Sylvanus OBASI Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called for the immediate review and removal of war risk insurance premiums imposed on Nigerian-bound vessels, describing the surcharge as outdated, unjust, and detrimental to the nation’s economic competitiveness. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture of the Maritime…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shipper’s Council Dr Pius Akutah has assured Nigerian Shippers of continuous protection of their interests as the ports economic Regulator, as it calls for the downward review or outright removal of the current war risk insurance premium surcharge on vessels coming into the nation’s waters. He made the…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s presence in global maritime governance, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola, led a high-level delegation to the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica. The Nigerian delegation included the Director-General of the…
By Sylvanus OBASI While the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under its Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has stated its commitment to eliminating the exorbitant and unjustifiable War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums imposed by foreign insurance firms on Nigerian bound ships, the actual impact of their aggressive campaign remains questionable. This persistent drain…
