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Nigeria Pushes For IMO Council Election Bid, Courts Island Nations
In a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France,…
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Nigeria, South Korea Strengthens Bilateral Ties With Maritime Capacity Development
Nigeria and the Republic of South Korea are set to strengthen bilateral ties and explore areas of mutual interest in…
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Kema Chikwe Decries Declining Women Representation In Political Leadership
As Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day, a former National Woman Leader of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) and Nigerian Ambassador to the…
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Shippers Council Seeks Integration Of National Single Window
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has urged maritime service providers to automate their systems to facilitate seamless integration of the National…
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BPSR Commends NIMASA’s Institutional Reforms
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency for its forward-thinking approach to…
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Shipping Line Hikes Charges On Asia–W’Africa Route Cargoes
Effective June 15, CMA CGM Shipping Lines will commence the collection of a $1,200 Peak Season Surcharge per twenty-foot equivalent…
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Air Rage: Oshiomhole, Air Peace In Fiery Showdown
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says he has lodged a complaint with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
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Electronic Call-Up System Will Tackle Gridlock – AMTO
The Secretary-General of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners, Mohamed Bala, has declared a vote of confidence in the electronic…
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Marine Surveyors Push For Devt In Operational Standards
The Centre for Marine Surveyors in Nigeria has begun a strategic initiative aimed at raising operational standards and reinforcing regulatory…
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Lagos To Commence E-Call Up System Enforcement On Lekki-Epe Corridor June 16
After months of delays and consultations, the Lagos State Government has set June 16 as the official start date for…
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IATA Decries High Airlines’ Operating Costs In Africa
The International Air Transport Association has expressed concern over the high operating costs of airlines in Africa. IATA Regional Vice…
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Onne Terminal Partners Hapag-Lloyd On Shipping Services
Determined to boost shipping services at Onne Port, the West Africa Container Terminal-APM Terminals Nigeria has partnered with Hapag-Lloyd, one…
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Barge Operators, Maritime Workers Partner To Boost Efficiency
The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria has concluded plans to partner with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria to boost…
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Chinese Trade Truce Lifts US Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence in the United States improved significantly in May following a truce in the ongoing trade war between Washington…
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6,000 AfDB Delegates Meet To Elect New President
Critical stakeholders have stressed the need to improve the country’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, identifying technology, strategic investments and collaboration as…
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NPA, Dangote Target $7m Daily Revenue From Fertilizer Export
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) have set sights on the development of the nation’s Marine…
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FG To Deepen Lekki Channel Beyond 16.5M
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements for the maintenance dredging of the $1.5bn Lekki Deep seaport channel from its present…
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Nigeria, Tanzania Boost Maritime Training Ties
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation have deepened cooperation in knowledge sharing in…
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Nigeria, Benin Republic Customs Deploy SIGMAT To Address Cargo Diversion
· Adeniyi Launches Handbook On Renewable Energy Tech Import The Nigeria Customs Service and the Customs Administration of Benin Republic…
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NIMASA Re-energizes, Re-commits Workers To Operational Excellence At Retreat
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed that staff welfare…
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