President Tinubu applauds Nigerian Navy's professionalism and eradication of piracy in Gulf of Guinea. CNS Abbas inaugurates Combined Maritime Task Force. NLNG awards LNG vessel contracts to Chinese firms.
Nigeria and Liberia are deepening maritime cooperation to enhance regional integration, capacity building, and Africa's Blue Economy, NIMASA says.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation into the collision between MV Maersk Valparaiso and MT Lady Martina at Bonny Anchorage, classified as a Very Serious Marine Casualty.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has launched a full investigation into a collision between a container vessel and an oil tanker at Bonny Anchorage, Rivers State, classifying it as a very serious marine casualty.
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Nigeria's multimodal logistics system is plagued by poor infrastructure, corruption, and fragmented regulation, driving up costs and weakening economic competitiveness.
PTML Customs Command records ₦181bn revenue milestone as new Acting Controller Nura Miko pledges integrity-driven reforms and efficient trade facilitation.
Nigeria Customs Service seals vessel MT Ny Maria for incomplete documentation at Tin Can Island Port; illegal PMS discharge later discovered at MRS terminal.
SEREC urges balanced regulation protecting users and providers in Nigeria's maritime sector, following a petition against proposed shipping charge increases.
West and Central African nations eye $20B Guinea deep seaport to boost global trade competitiveness, with $27.8B in total port investments planned.
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Importers are diverting cargoes to Benin, Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso due to high tariffs and poor services at Nigerian ports, with costs hitting N20 million per container.
MARASSON urges NIMASA to use the 3% gross freight levy to establish a PPP national carrier, warning Nigeria loses billions yearly to foreign operators.
LASWA has cautioned commuters and boat operators to prioritize safety on Lagos waterways during Eid-el-Adha and the rainy season, urging daylight travel and life jacket use.
The Nigerian Maritime Law Association calls for a standalone act to back the National Single Window project, warning that delays and lack of legislation are hurting port efficiency and revenue.
The Nigerian Navy onboarded 1,500 Nigerians for a sailing event in Lagos as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, showcasing naval capabilities and public engagement.
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Dr Adesoji Tayo, NTTF president, calls on the federal government to grant sports federations concessions to clear imported equipment without paying customs duties, citing high costs hindering athlete training and performance.
LASWA intensifies safety enforcement, removing 120 damaged life jackets from Lagos ferry terminals to reduce accidents and ensure passenger safety.
Stakeholders in Nigeria's blue economy welcome federal government approval of five deep-seaports, projecting 500,000 jobs and eased logistics bottlenecks.
The Federal Government has approved certification for five deep seaports to stop Nigeria from losing over 70% of cargo traffic to neighbouring countries.
Nigeria's maritime reforms, including port upgrades and digitalization, yield strong Q1 2026 growth: cargo throughput up 11.6%, exports surge 23.7%, and vessel tonnage rises 19.5%.
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President Bola Tinubu will launch the AU combined maritime task force in June to combat transnational crimes in the Gulf of Guinea, as Nigeria pushes ECOWAS border cooperation.
PIND, Nigerian Navy, and NIWA collaborate to improve marine safety standards and reduce incidents in the Niger Delta through training and monitoring.
WIME Awards joined IMO to celebrate the 2026 International Day for Women in Maritime, urging practical gender equality implementation beyond policies.
Nigeria plans to expand Deep Blue Project to Bakassi and other maritime corridors after 492 combat personnel graduate, aiming to curb piracy and boost security.
Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho warns Africa cannot achieve economic growth with obsolete ports, urging investment in modern, deep-sea facilities and technology to compete globally.
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The Federal Government has approved five deep-seaport projects to reclaim over 70% of Nigerian-bound cargo traffic. NPA MD Abubakar Dantsoho listed the ports at a PMAWCA meeting.
The Federal Government has approved five deep seaport projects to reclaim over 70% of Nigerian-bound cargo traffic from African ports, enhancing trade capacity.
Dangote Industries announces a new deep-sea port in Ogun State, aiming to boost logistics, exports, and regional trade under Vision 2030.
Dangote Industries has started preliminary work on a deep-sea port in Ogun State's Olokola Free Trade Zone, covering over 10,000 hectares to boost exports and ease port congestion.
The African Maritime Council warns that insufficient shipyard infrastructure in West Africa is causing massive revenue loss as vessels go abroad for repairs.
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Global maritime bodies warn that persistent gender inequality could exacerbate workforce shortages, as women remain underrepresented in the sector despite policy commitments.
