2026 Hajj : Lagos announces deadline for payment of N8.5m fare
By Babatunde Aremu
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced November 2025 as the deadline for the payment of the N8.5 million initial deposit for the 2026 Hajj by intending pilgrims.… More...
Apapa Custom Generates ₦215 Billion via B’Odogwu in August 2025
By Babatunde Aremu
Despite facing network challenges, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded a remarkable revenue haul of ₦215 billion in August 2025, powered by the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’Odogwu.… More...
By Babatunde Aremu
The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded a strategic retreat aimed at cascading the Presidential and Ministerial priorities for the maritime and blue economy sector across all levels of the Agency. The retreat ensured that staff deliverables are directly aligned with the vision of the Federal Government and the supervising Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.… More...
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...
Le Look Nigeria To Mark 40 Years Anniversary, October 1
By Babatunde Aremu
All is set to mark the 40 years anniversary of Le Look Nigeria Limited, makers of Le look Bags brands.
According to the founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Chief Mrs.… More...
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 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...
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 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 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...
