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Poor Cabotage Enforcement Costs Nigeria $100 Billion Annually, Experts Warn
By Ese Ufuoma
Nigeria is losing close to $100 billion every year due to weak enforcement of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, according to new findings by the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC).
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Nigeria’s Blue Economy Policy: Vision or Mirage?
Adegboyega Oyetola
By Patience Chat Moses
Nigeria is setting sail on an ambitious journey to lead Africa’s marine and blue economy. With a brand-new national policy and a pledge of support from the World Bank, Minister of Marine and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria Makes Economic Case for IMO Council Seat at Singapore Forum
By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor
Nigeria has intensified its campaign for a Category C seat on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, strategically leveraging a renewed effort at the recent Global Maritime and Aviation!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria Rolls Out Welcome Mat for West Africa’s First LNG Powered Container Ship
…Arrival of the Kota Oasis at Onne Port Marks a New Chapter in Sustainable Maritime Logistics and Trade Connectivity
By Patience Chat Moses
In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s maritime industry, the Onne Multipurpose Terminal!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Global Maritime Tech Booms: Nigeria’s Ports Lag Behind
By Patience Chat MosesThe global maritime sector is undergoing a great technological revolution, driven by the imperatives of efficiency, safety, sustainability, and transparency.
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$25 Million Opportunity: Nigeria Begins Disbursement of Maritime Vessel Fund
By Patience Chat MosesThe Nigerian maritime sector has witnessed significant development with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, directing the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to!-->!-->!-->…
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Global Maritime Shift: How Trump’s Shipbuilding Plans will impact America and the World
By Patience Chat MosesIn early March 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalize the United States’ shipbuilding industry. In a White House document released to journalists, Valuechain gathered that the move!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s Maritime Studies Gains New Momentum as Tinubu Signs Maritime University Bill
By Patience Chat Moses
In a landmark decision, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Maritime University Bill into law, marking a significant milestone for the Niger Delta region and the country as a whole. This move has been!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s Maritime Security: The Role of Technology in Combating Piracy and Crime
By Patience Chat MosesThe maritime sector is a critical component of Nigeria's economy, accounting for a significant portion of the country's foreign exchange earnings. However, the sector is faced with numerous security challenges,!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria Strengthens Maritime Sector with Six New IMO Conventions
By Patience Chat Moses
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the instruments of accession for six Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This action paves the way for Nigeria to officially deposit these!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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