ITF decries Seafarer abandonment crisis, says it’s ‘disgraceful’
The International Transport Workers’ Federation ITF, has decried the increasing figures of abandonment of Seafarers, and plans to present the data to the International Maritime Organisation IMO, describing the situation…
Group hails Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, NIMASA over Vessel Fund portal
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Honourable Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, A group of female maritime stakeholders under the auspices of WISTA Nigeria and other industry have felicitated…
Nigeria, UN launch $516m appeal to support people in Nigeria’s north east
Abuja, 22 January 2026 – The Government of Nigeria and humanitarian partners are urgently appealing for $516 million to respond to the most critical needs of million people in Borno,…
Nigeria consolidates pact with Abu Dhabi to boost non-oil trade volumes
Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (5th from left}, the UAE Consular-General to Nigeria, Salem Al-Jaberi (6th from left), Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Mrs. Vivian Richard-Edet (4th from…
Shippers’ Council insists on stakeholders’ consultation before tariff hike
Sequel to earlier suspension of any tariff hike by shipping companies, shipping agents and terminal operators, the Nigerian Shippers Council NSC, the country’s Economic Regulator for the port industry has…
NLNG renews drive for capacity building at 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop
NLNG’s GM, External Relations & Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall (4th from left), and participants at the close of the 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop for journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. Thirty-two (32)…
Maritime Editors set 2026 agenda for Nigeria’s Blue Economy to boost GDP growth
Onne Ports. The League of Maritime Editors, a coalition of senior industry journalists, has announced a bold 2026 growth media agenda designed to accelerate Nigeria’s marine and blue economy and…
Katsina Monarch extols virtues of late Sir Amadu Bello…Bags NUJ award
From right: The Kanwan Katsina District Head Ketare Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni receiving the award of honour from the officials of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Katsina State Council…
IMB raises concerns over upsurge in piracy, maritime crimes
The Malaysia-based International Maritime Bureau IMB, an organ of the International Chamber of Commerce ICC, an international reporting centre for piracy and maritime crimes, has raised concerns over the upsurge…
NCC unveils 2026-2030 draft spectrum roadmap, targets $1tr digital economy
From left: Deputy Director, Huawei Business Environment/Affairs Nigeria, Dr. Nihinlola Mary Fafore; Head, Spectrum Administration Department, NCC, Engr. Atiku Lawal; Head, Fixed Networks and Converged Services NCC, Engr. Gidado Maigana…
