Category : Maritime


Maritime Drug Smuggling Threatens Nigeria's Ports

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.

How Strategy Cleared Mile 2-Tin Can Port Gridlock

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.

Navy Saves 20 from Burning Ship off Calabar

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.

NPA Cargo Hits 33.5m Tonnes, Credits Tinubu's Policies

Nigerian Ports Authority records a massive 1,085% surge in export containers and 33.52 million metric tonnes cargo throughput in Q3 2025, driven by President Tinubu's export-focused economic policies. Read the full analysis.

N37.59tr Maritime Trade Renews Call for Local Shipping

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.

NPA Records 1,085% Surge in Exports for Q3 2025

Nigerian Ports Authority reports a massive 1,085% jump in export containers, with total cargo throughput reaching 33.5 million metric tonnes in Q3 2025. Read the full analysis of Nigeria's booming maritime trade.

2,300 Stowaways Annually at Nigerian Ports

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.

Nigeria Returns to IMO Council After 14-Year Absence

Nigeria has regained its seat in Category C of the International Maritime Organization Council, strengthening its global maritime influence. NPA MD Dantsoho credits Minister Oyetola's leadership for this achievement.

Nigeria Returns to IMO Council After 14 Years

Nigeria elected to IMO Council Category C for 2026-2027 term after 14-year absence. Minister Oyetola says victory reflects global confidence in maritime reforms and Tinubu's blue economy agenda.

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