Historic 111-year-old coastal trader returns to sea as sail cargo ship
A commercial sail cargo ship after an extensive refit De Tukker returned to the water in November 2022. A 111-year-old Dutch coastal trader returned to the sea in a new…
Anti-piracy Act: Secure maritime domain crucial to economic growth-CJN
From left: Justice Mohammed Shuaibu JCA, Executive Director, Finance and Administration NIMASA, Chudi Offodille Justice Musa Muhammad CFR, JSC, Prof DG Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS)Prof. Muhammed Lawan.…
Tribunal: The Electoral Hub seeks open judicial process, electoral justice for Nigeria
With the commencement of hearing on the various suits challenging the outcome of the February 25, 2023 presidential election, The Electoral Hub has made a strong case for open and…
Why EU restricts grain imports from Ukraine
The European Commission has announced restrictions on the imports of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria until June 5. The move led…
How marine tourism could boost Nigeria’s economic development
DG NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has drawn attention to the vast potential and opportunities in the country’s marine tourism sub-sector, which…
Nigeria – Pakistan to increase bilateral trade to $3bn
Nigeria wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan to at least US$3 billion as both countries have the potential to achieve this target. Minister for Aviation of Nigeria Hadi Sirika,…
Expert seeks strict deadlines to boost decarbonisation
Expediting shipping industry’s decarbonisation pathway warrants harsh regulatory intervention, uniform global rules with strict deadlines, and an entire eco-chain that fosters the adoption of zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia, Precious…
NIMASA woos diaspora Nigerians to invest in maritime sector
From right: Director, Special Duties, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr Isichei Osamgbi receives an award on behalf of the Director General, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, OFR…
Seafarer happiness index dips
The latest Seafarer Happiness Index noted a tension between increased connectivity and shipboard cohesion, as the overall happiness level dropped. First quarter data brings a reading out of 10, dropping…
APMT Apapa celebrates 17th anniversary, honours founders, 76 pioneer staffers
From left: Terminal Manager, APM Terminals Apapa, Mr. Steen Knudsen; representative of the DG BPE, Mr. Amaechi Aloke; Country Managing Director, APM Terminals Nigeria, Mr. Frederik Klinke; Customs Area Controller,…
