Maritime/Shipping

Lagos, Feb. 12, 2026 – The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight. This assurance was given at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organised by the Agency with the theme “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Shipbuilding Segment – Discussing Funding Models, Incentives, and Policy Support for Shipyards Growth.”  The event held at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos. Delivering the welcome address …

Abuja, Aug. 25, 2025 – Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has extolled the collaboration between the NCS and NACCIMA. He said such collaboration would enhance trade facilitation, revenue generation and border management Adiniyi expressed this while receiving Jani Ibrahim, the new National President of NACCIMA, who paid a courtesy visit in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the NCS on Sunday, the Customs boss also commended NACCIMA for its endorsement of the NSC reforms. “When I assumed office, one of the first things I was …

Lagos, Aug. 21, 2025 – The Lekki Port in Lagos is projected to generate $200 billion revenue over its 45-year concession period. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, said this in Lagos during a breakfast meeting organised by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping in collaboration with Lekki Port. According to a statement from his ministry, the minister said the port had assisted in resolving the challenge of congestion formerly experienced in other ports in Lagos, while simultaneously enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness as a logistics hub. “Lekki is already …

…Lauds company’s partners for expanding Africa’s role in clean energy Abuja, Aug. 18, 2025 – President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is poised to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions not just in-country but also across Africa and beyond. The President made the remarks in Ulsan, South Korea, on Monday while inaugurating a 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, christened “MT Iyaloja (Lagos),” According to a statement issued by the NNPCL in Abuja, the vessel owned by WAGL Energy Limited (an NNPC Ltd. /Sahara Group Joint Venture) is …

Abuja, Aug. 4, 2025 – The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the new National Single Window project as a major step in transforming the economy through removal of trade barriers. ‎The group made the observation in a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo. It said Nigerians will start enjoying efficient transactions at the nation’s ports from the next few months. ‎The TMSG said: “After 15 months of coordinated work, Nigeria is now on the verge of removing all barriers to effective trade by …

Abuja, June 30, 2025 – The federal government is committed to institutional reform of the Nigerian port system to enhance trade facilitation and boost transparency. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, said this in Abuja on Monday while inaugurating the newly constituted governing board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). He said the reform of the port system would also unluck the full potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The minister advised members of the new board to approach their assignment with discipline, focus, and a …