Kano Bans Cash Tax Payments from January 2026
Kano State will enforce digital-only tax payments from 2026 to curb revenue leakages. Experts urge public embrace of reforms for economic growth. Learn more.
Kano State will enforce digital-only tax payments from 2026 to curb revenue leakages. Experts urge public embrace of reforms for economic growth. Learn more.
Nigeria's ambition to become West Africa's maritime hub is faltering as seven deep-seaport projects stall, needing $14bn. Lekki Port operates at just 20% capacity. Experts urge policy review and a 'Prioritisation Matrix'.
A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.
APM Terminals and Barging Marine Solutions sign exclusive lease to expand Apapa port services, aiming to ease congestion and boost trade capacity. Read the full story.
Nigerian maritime stakeholders call for tax exemptions and clear guidelines for seafarers before the 2026 tax reform. They warn the new regime could unfairly burden this vital workforce.
Former Tin Can Island Port Manager, Sylvester Egede, details the non-coercive strategy that ended the notorious Mile 2 port corridor traffic. Learn the key lessons for solving national problems. Read more.
Tin Can Island Port Customs generated N1.57 trillion, exceeding its annual target by N51.8 billion, driven by a surge in used vehicle imports. Read the full report on the revenue feat.
NLNG Ship Management Limited relaunches its Seafarers Cadetship Development Programme, inducting 21 cadets from MAN Oron and NMU to address the global manpower shortage and boost Nigeria's maritime capacity.
The Nigerian Navy saved 20 crew members after their vessel caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member is missing as search operations continue. Read the full story.
The Nigerian Navy rescued 20 crew members after their vessel, MV Chimba Express, caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member remains missing as search efforts continue. Read the full report.
Women in Maritime & Energy (WIME) commends President Tinubu for appointing Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the first female Chief Executive of Nigeria's upstream oil regulator. Read more on this milestone for gender inclusion.
Nigeria's FIRS closes 2025 with a record ₦22.59tn collection, driven by landmark tax reforms and technology. Discover how new laws and digital systems are redefining revenue generation for 2026.
The NPA Police Western Command has intensified round-the-clock land and water patrols across Lagos port corridors to ensure safety this festive season. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has transferred 58 seized bags of foreign parboiled rice to Customs. The interception highlights ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in Lagos waters.
The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Caracas's oil sector. This follows the recent seizure of the 'Centuries' tanker. Get the latest details.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu receives Federal Government's compliance certificate for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, hailing it as a game-changer for Nigeria's maritime economy. Read more.
Finance Minister Wale Edun reveals the Federal Government may fall short of its 2025 revenue target by N30 trillion. Discover the causes and government's response. Read more.
NSC CEO Pius Akutah urges Nigeria to become a maritime hub, detailing reforms in ports, dry ports, transit parks & dispute resolution saving billions. A must-read for business.
Maritime experts warn of rising AI-driven cyberattacks on Nigeria's ports and vessels. Stakeholders push for a national cybersecurity framework to protect trade and national security. Read the full report.
Nigerian engineers warn policy gaps and outdated tech threaten Nigeria's share of the multi-trillion dollar blue economy. Urgent action needed to harness ocean wealth.
Nigeria's massive N37.59 trillion sea trade in Q3 2025 highlights a critical need for a strong indigenous shipping industry. Experts warn of billions in annual losses and urge action on the dormant Cabotage Fund to reclaim maritime wealth.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.928 trillion for November 2025, a significant drop from October. See the full breakdown for FG, states, and LGs.
Nigeria is falling behind Indonesia in the blue economy race, warns Maritime Innovations Hub CEO Ronke Kosoko. Urgent investment and action are needed to close the gap. Read more.
FAAC reports a sharp N427.969bn drop in November revenue, sharing N1.93 trillion among FG, states, and LGs. Key taxes see substantial declines. Read the full breakdown.
Shipping lines in Nigeria pay $4.6 million annually to repatriate stowaways, despite paying security fees in dollars. SAN Chairman Boma Alabi criticizes the failed security system.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Nigerian shippers raise alarm over excessive levies, delays, and corruption at seaports, threatening trade. Calls for Single Window implementation grow. Read more.
International drug cartels are exploiting filthy livestock ships to smuggle tonnes of cocaine into Europe. Learn how poor sanitary conditions create a 'logistical nightmare' for authorities.
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has intercepted and handed over 172kg of Cannabis sativa to the NDLEA. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to secure Nigeria's maritime domain. Read more.
Olisa Agbakoba Legal urges FG to implement maritime reforms, unlocking N70 trillion yearly to service Nigeria's N152.4 trillion public debt and stop massive revenue losses.