By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Navy, Western Naval Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with SIFAX Group in ensuring the security of Nigeria’s coastal and maritime environment. During a courtesy visit to SIFAX Group’s management, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, expressed appreciation…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has confirmed the participation of key government and industry leaders at its forthcoming breakfast meeting focused on the Nigeria-Peoples Republic Of China currency swap. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the…
It was another successful edition of Maritime Career Mentorship Programme (M-CAMP) last week Friday as Platforms Communications, a leading media firm in the Nigerian maritime sector began the 2025 M-CAMP series by organising a mentoring program for maritime law students. The program which held at the training room of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Apapa-Lagos had…
By Sylvanus OBASI In recent times, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been grappling with incessant boat mishaps, resulting to countless loss of lives on Nigeria inland waterways. Investigation reveals that the use of unstable boats which are built by artisans without the application of modern principles of boat design and which are in…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service has debunked a media report alleging plans to extend the tenure of current Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. In a press statement issued recently in response to the publication, customs stated as follows: The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to a…
War risk insurance (WRI) is an additional surcharge imposed by international shipping companies on cargo bound for Nigeria. It comprises two key components: war risk liability, which covers people and goods aboard the vessel and is calculated based on the indemnity amount, and war risk hull, which covers the vessel itself and is determined by…
…We Will Sustain Momentum – NIMASA DG. The United States Coast Guard has commended Nigeria, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for what the Coast Guard described as considerable progress in the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) Code. This was made public by Joe Prince Larson…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Federal Government of Nigeria through its Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has continued its advocacy for the formal designation of seafarers as key workers. This, the government explained, would ensure legal protection, and a harmonized framework between the International Labour Organisation…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba has pledged the command’s support for the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) and the Godfrey Bivbere led executives of the association. CP Maikaba also commended the oldest maritime journalists beat association for its responsible reportage of the maritime…
…We Must Prioritise Sustainable, Responsible Maritime Practices – Mobereola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has called on Maritime stakeholders across Africa to leverage the continent’s renewable energy potential to become a global leader in green shipping. The Minister made the remark at the maiden Africa Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonization, held…
