NESRA seeks assistance of NSC to gain access to port terminals for enforcement duties 

Funso OLOJO  The National Environmental Standard Regulatory Agency (NESRA) has sought a partnership with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to enable it gain access into the Port...

Akutah, NSC boss, seeks professionalism in maritime reporting 

– celebrates Tribune man over award Gloria Odion  The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Pius Akutah , has charged journalists, especially those covering...

NSC Boss, Akutah Lauds Tribune Journalist, Tola Adenubi over MIMA Award …..calls for more professionalism in maritime reportage The Executive Secretary/Ceo of the Nigerian Shippers Council...

Nigeria takes campaign for election into IMO council to Geneva

– as it endorses MLC codes for enhanced seafarers’ welfare Gloria Odion  Nigeria has continued to sensitise international community over its ambition to reclaim the elusive...

MWUN threatens to picket shipping companies, terminal operators over manipulation of pension remittances of seafarers, dockworkers

Gloria Odion  The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria(MWUN) has accused terminal operators, shipping companies and ship owners of shortchanging dockworkers and seafarers in their employment in...

Breaking! Indigenous ship owners to access $700m CVFF in August, 2025– Mobereola

–as NIMASA appoints 12 PLIs to administer the fund Funso OLOJO Hope of the indigenous ship owners to access the much elusive Cabotage Vessel Financing Funds(CVFF)...

MWUN decries deplorable living conditions of Seafarers on board ships 

Gloria Odion  The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has condemned the deplorable living conditions of Seafarers on board vessels. The union singled out “MT Bawarza” ...

Edward Osagie, NIMASA spokesman, shines at 2025 National Spokespersons’ Awards in Abuja

–— emerges outstanding spokesperson in Marine and Blue Economy sector  Funso OLOJO  Edward Omoruyi Osagie,  the deep and baritone voiced spokesman for the Nigerian Maritime Administration...

Stakeholders caution Nigeria over currency swap deal with China 

— as CBN lists gains of trade policy  Gloria Odion  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has described the Nigeria-China currency swap deal as a transformative...

NIMASA seeks collaboration with private sector operators to develop maritime industry

Gloria Odion The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has called on private individuals and corporate investors to seize emerging opportunities within Nigeria’s Blue Economy,...