Participants Make Key Recommendations at Maritime Editors’ Seminar in Lagos

Stakeholders from across Nigeria’s maritime and trade sectors gathered on Tuesday for The League of Maritime Editors’ Seminar, a high-level forum aimed at dissecting the implications of Nigeria’s chairmanship of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council and its impact on the nation’s port economy. Held in Lagos, the seminar drew prominent figures from the Nigeria […]

Nigeria’s Global Customs Leadership Celebrated at Maritime Editors’ Seminar

In a landmark address at the League of Maritime Editors (LOME) seminar held at Rock View Hotel, Apapa, maritime expert and reform advocate FWDR Dr. Eugene I. Nweke declared Nigeria’s recent ascension to the Chairmanship of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council as a “lever for transformation” rather than a mere accolade. Speaking before an […]

World Maritime Day 2025: Adeyanju Enjoins Maritimers to Protect the Ocean

The Vice Chairman, International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Deputy President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) celebrates with the entire maritme community globally. The International Maritme Day is celebrated annually on September 25. This year’s theme which has: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation , Our Opportunity” is indeed diverse in nature for Maritimers to behold; hence, Dr Adewale […]

Nigeria Reasserts Maritime Leadership at 2025 World Maritime Day

Nigeria’s maritime ambitions took the spotlight as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, delivered a compelling keynote at the 2025 World Maritime Day celebration held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Addressing a distinguished audience of global diplomats, industry leaders, and stakeholders, Oyetola emphasized the urgent need for responsible ocean […]

International Maritime Day 2025: MWUN Salutes Maritimers Worldwide, Warns Against Pollution

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, extends heartfelt felicitations to maritimers across the globe in celebration of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Maritime Day (IMD), observed annually on September 25. Theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”. This year’s theme highlights the ocean’s vital role […]

Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) Formally Announces Its Existence

The Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) proudly announces its formal establishment as the unified umbrella body representing all maritime journalist associations in Nigeria. This coalition marks a significant milestone in strengthening the voice and visibility of maritime journalists across the nation. In a joint statement signed by Elder Dele Aderibigbe, Chairman, and Jerry Aguigbo, […]

Warri Port Manager Hosts MWUN Leadership to Address Safety and Security Concerns

The Port Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Warri, represented by General Manager, Mrs. Stella Onyemeli Obiageli, welcomed the leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Monday. The delegation, led by President-General Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, visited the Warri Port as part of a nationwide inspection tour of port facilities. The […]

Apapa Customs Gears Up for High-Speed Container Scanning of 200 Per Hour

The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Customs Command, Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba, has called on stakeholders to prepare for a new era of seamless trade, as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) rolls out its cutting-edge modernization initiative. The installation of three high-capacity fixed scanners capable of inspecting 200 containers per hour. Following an inspection of the […]