NCS Hands Over Seized Illicit Substances Weighing Over 15,000kg to NDLEA
In a significant blow to drug cartels, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) handed over a substantial cache of illicit substances, suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and Tramadol, weighing over 15,000…
Ogun Customs Seize 4,684 Bags of Rice and 901 Parcels of Marijuana
“The border is opened but there are restriction of goods that are not allowed to come in, for instance rice” “We have been carrying out enlightenment even before I took…
FG Targets $10 Billion Ship Charter Market With New National Shipping Line
…say indigenous shipowners will be supported The Federal Government is considering the re-establishment of a National carrier for the nation’s shipping sector. It said the National Shipping Line will be…
RETREAT: Oyetola Charges Agency Heads On Deliverables
…Wants Nigeria to emerge premier Maritime Nation Barely 24 hours after engaging stakeholders in the Marine and Blue Economy, the Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola charged heads of agencies within the ministry…
Navy Seeks Construction Of Jetty In Badagry To Protect $3 Billion Refinery In Tongeji
The Nigerian Navy is seeking the construction of a jetty in Badagry to enable it protect the site of the proposed $3 billion refinery in Tongeji Island in the Ipokia…
Nigeria loses 2.3m bc/d from Egina oil spill
An Oil spill response firm from the United Kingdom has joined Total Energy and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to tackle the crude oil spill from Egina.…
Nigerian Navy, Fisheries Department Forge Collaborative Alliance For Maritime Safety, Blue Economy Advancement
Rear Admiral Mustapha Bala Hassan, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, conveyed the Nigerian Navy’s keen interest in partnering with the Department of Fisheries and Agriculture. This collaboration aims…
Navy Ship Rescues Cameroonian Fishing Vessel Drifting off Nigerian Coast
The Nigerian Navy (NN) successfully executed a daring maritime rescue operation, saving the Cameroonian-flagged Motor Fishing Vessel AFKI (MFV AFKI) after it drifted off course for four weeks. The vessel,…
LOME Set To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Distinguished Lineup
The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) has finalized plans to commemorate its 25th anniversary on December 7, marking the occasion with a diverse array of activities, including a retreat in…
Western Naval Command Launches EX EJA EXPRESSION, Strengthening Maritime Capabilities
The Western Naval Command ceremoniously inaugurated the Fourth Quarter Sea Exercise, named EX EJA EXPRESSION, showcasing a multifaceted approach encompassing various maritime activities to enhance operational readiness and efficiency. The…