October 12, 2025

Month: August 2025

NiMASA CONFIRMS ATTEMPTED PIRACY INCIDENT IN GULF OF GUINEA ON MT ENDO PONENTE

NiMASA CONFIRMS
ATTEMPTED PIRACY INCIDENT IN THE GULF OF GUINEA ON MT ENDO PONENTE, OFF LOME, TOGO

DEEP BLUE VESSEL TO THE RESCUE

By Babatunde Aremu

At 20:53hrs on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the C4i Centre of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) received an alert from the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade (MDAT) Gulf of Guinea Watchkeepers regarding an attempted boarding of the Malta-flagged chemical tanker, ENDO PONENTE, at position 05°10’N, 001°23’E, close to Lome Port, Togo.… More...

Oyetola celebrates Dantsoho’s election as IAPH vice President

Oyetola Celebrates Dantsoho’s Election as IAPH Vice President

By Babatunde Aremu

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH).… More...

FOLA TINUBU HINTS OF PRIMERO’S PARTNERSHIP WITH FG TO CONVERT 200 BUSES TO CNG AT CONMMEP ROUNDTABLE

FOLA TINUBU HINTS  OF PRIMERO ‘S PARTNERSHIP  WITH FG TO BOOST CONVERSION OF 200 BRT BUSES TO CNG AT CONMMEP ROUNDTABLE

By Babatunde Aremu

The Lagos BRT bus system, Africa’s first was launched in March 2008 as BRT-Lite to provide affordable and reliable transport, beginning with the 22 km Mile 12 to CMS corridor under the initiative of Governor Bola Tinubu and further supported by Governor Babatunde Fashola.… More...

SHIPPERS COUNCIL CALLS FOR DRASTIC REVIEW OR REMOVAL OF WAR RISK INSURANCE SURCHARGE ON NIGERIAN BOUND VESSELS

NIGERIA SHIPPER’S COUNCIL, CALLS FOR A DRASTIC REVIEW OR REMOVAL OF WAR RISK INSURANCE SURCHARGE ON NIGERIAN BOUND VESSELS:

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shipper’s Council Dr Pius Akutah has assured Nigerian Shippers of continuous protection of their interests as the ports economic Regulator, as it calls for the downward review or outright removal of the current war risk insurance premium surcharge on vessels coming into the nation’s waters.… More...

Navy, Abuja MOU intensify calls to end War risk premium on Nigerian waters

Navy, Abuja MoU Intensify Call to End War Risk Premium on Nigerian Waters

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Navy and the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Secretary -:General have reiterated their call for the removal of the “war risk” classification on Nigerian waters, citing recent data that shows the Gulf of Guinea and Nigeria’s maritime environment are safer than often portrayed

Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command,, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen
Speaking at the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture organized on Wednesday by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) in Lagos, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gregory Oamen, presented an extensive analysis of maritime incidents from 2014 to 2025.… More...

NAVY, Abuja MOU intensity calls to end War risk premium on Nigerian waters

Navy, Abuja MoU Intensify Call to End War Risk Premium on Nigerian Waters

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Navy and the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Secretary -:General have reiterated their call for the removal of the “war risk” classification on Nigerian waters, citing recent data that shows the Gulf of Guinea and Nigeria’s maritime environment are safer than often portrayed

Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command,, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen
Speaking at the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture organized on Wednesday by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) in Lagos, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gregory Oamen, presented an extensive analysis of maritime incidents from 2014 to 2025.… More...

At MAMAL 2025, Oyetola showcases Maritime achievements, calls for end to war risk insurance Burden

At MAMAL 2025, Oyetola Showcases Maritime Achievements, Calls for End to War Risk Insurance Burden

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called for the immediate review and removal of war risk insurance premiums imposed on Nigerian-bound vessels, describing the surcharge as outdated, unjust, and detrimental to the nation’s economic competitiveness.… More...

NEWS EMPEROR MAGAZINE SET TO HOST SEMINAR ON DRUG ABUSE

NEWS EMPEROR MAGAZINE  SET TO HOST SEMINAR ON DRUG ABUSE
***As Operators, Youths. Others Warm UP For Participation

By Babatunde Aremu

Organizers, expected and willing participants to long awaited one-day Sensitisation Seminar put together by the management of of True witnesses Communications and Media Services, the Publishers of News Emperor Magazine are counting just as the there is only three days to go.… More...

UNDERSTANDING B’ODOGWU AND EMBRACING A NEW ERA IN CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT

Understanding B’Odogwu and Embracing a New Era in Customs Management

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) launched B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System designed to revolutionize customs operations and boost trade efficiency in the maritime industry.

As key stakeholders in the industry, it’s essential to understand more about the goals and objectives of B’Odogwu and how it will impact your operations .… More...