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At the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture hosted by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, made a bold call for the removal of war risk insurance premiums levied on vessels heading to Nigeria. He described the charges as outdated, unjust, and a drag […]
The maritime sector came alive in Lagos as top stakeholders gathered for the highly anticipated MARAN War Risk Insurance Summit, aimed at tackling the pressing issue of war risk premiums affecting Nigeria’s maritime trade. By 9 a.m., the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel was already buzzing with activity as dignitaries and industry leaders arrived, brimming […]
The Executive Chairman, Apapa Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Chief Emeka Chukwumalu, has firmly denied claims that he endorsed a proposed hike in licensing fees for customs agents during a private meeting with Hon. Leke Abejide, Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise. In a strongly worded rebuttal, […]
The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to enhancing the performance of its Unified Customs Management System, popularly known as B’Odogwu. This comes on the heels of a remarkable revenue collection of ₦161,258,483,474.63 between August 1st and 22nd, 2025. Speaking after a series of […]
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is deepening its partnership with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to accelerate the development of Nigeria’s maritime sector and unlock the full potential of the Blue Economy. During a courtesy visit by NSE President, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, to NIMASA headquarters in Lagos, Director General Dr. […]
The President of the National Association of Freight Forwarders and Consolidators (NAFFAC), Prince Adeyinka Bakare PhD, has strongly advised that presidents of freight forwarding associations should refrain from seeking positions on the governing council of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN). In an exclusive interview, Bakare argued that the council, […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has officially inaugurated four new haulage units under the Dockworkers Branch of the Union in Delta State. The newly established units and their appointed officers are: 1. Ifiekoro/Obeji Unit – Chairman: Comrade Endurance Odongharo Bobele – Secretary: Comrade Andy Eyifoma […]
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Nigeria’s maritime and allied sectors will converge at the Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the 3rd edition of the Maritime Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL), hosted by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN). This year’s theme, “Addressing the Burden of War Risk Insurance on Nigeria’s Maritime Trade,” […]
The Joint Association of Licensed Customs Agents and Freight Forwarders, Apapa Chapter has shelved the plan to withdraw services in Apapa Port starting from tomorrow, Friday. In a letter jointly signed by the chairmen of the five associations comprising the joint body and addressed to the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Customs command, Comptroller Babatunde […]
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is calling for the implementation of a 1% Freight Stabilization Fee to secure sustainable funding for its regulatory functions. During an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, NSC Executive Secretary Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the Council’s financial base and legislative authority. […]
