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By Babatunde Aremu The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO) have expressed concern over the rising incidents of drug smuggling and human trafficking in the maritime domain, posing a significant threat to shipping operations, seafarers, and the country’s blue economy. To address these challenges, […]
Tomorrow, Thursday 22nd of August, 2024 is day that eggheads in maritime subsector of the nation’s economy will gather to brainstorm on maritime security with regard to drugs smuggling and human trafficking. The event is being put together by the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, […]
*China released videos claiming the Filipino vessels were the aggressors Two Philippine Coast Guard vessels were damaged overnight on August 19 during the latest resupply missions into the disputed areas near Second Thomas Shoal. Chinese and Philippine officials have both issued harsh statements loaded with new accusations coming just weeks after both sides had tentatively […]
By Babatunde Aremu The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has provided a critical insight into how shipowners and importers lose millions of dollars to complicated drug trafficking and stowaway investigations in countries without adequate legal framework to deal with such cases in a timely manner. The Chairman, AMANO/ MASPAN Planning Committee, Mr. Emmanuel […]
The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has provided a critical insight into how shipowners and shippers lose millions of dollars to complicated drug trafficking and stowaway investigations in countries without adequate legal framework to deal with such cases in a timely manner. The Chairman, AMANO/ MASPAN Planning Committee, Mr. Emmanuel Maiguwa, revealed this […]
Chinese media reported a significant fire has erupted aboard the former Soviet Kiev-class aircraft carrier Minsk, which has been languishing in a man-made lagoon along the Yangtze River in China for years. The vessel, once a formidable part of the Soviet Navy, is now at the center of a large-scale emergency response. The fire broke […]
By Babatunde Aremu The United States of America (USA) and France Embassies have confirmed their attendance for the upcoming maritime summit on Drug Smuggling and Human Trafficking being organized by Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO). The Chairman, AMANO/ MASPAN Planning Committee, Mr. Emmanuel […]
The United States of America (USA) and France Embassies, among other entities and personalities have confirmed their attendance of the upcoming maritime summit on Drug Smuggling and Human Trafficking being organized by Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO). The Chairman, AMANO/ MASPAN Planning Committee, […]
The Apapa command of Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted expired and controlled pharmaceutical products with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of NGN1.8 billion, as well as 27,540 cutlasses. Announcing the seizures on Thursday morning, the Comptroller General off Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, explained that the items, if allowed to exit the ports, would undermine […]
The Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) is intact with the government and will be disbursed after getting things right, the Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has stressed. Speaking during an interactive session with maritime journalists in Lagos on Monday, Mobereola explained that the agency has to thread with […]
