Nigeria pulls out of MOWCA over gang-up by member countries
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja Despite being the highest financier of Maritime Organization for West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Nigeria over the weekend withdrew its membership...
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MMCC, Antwerp Port partner on $2.9b Escravos Seaport
From Anthony Nwachukwu, Lagos Mercury Maritime Concession Company Limited (MMCC) and Port of Antwerp are collaborating to build the proposed $2.9 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial...
NIMASA probes wellhead fire, warns mariners against impacted area
From Anthony Nwachukwu, Lagos A team of Maritime Safety and Seafarers Standard Department (MSSSD) and Marine Environment Management (MEM) Department of the Nigerian Maritime Administration...
Nigerian maritime lawyers begin admiralty law reforms
From Anthony Nwachukwu, Lagos To restore industry confidence in, and boost dispute resolution efficiency in admiralty law and practice in the country, the Nigerian Maritime...
FG sets 5-year plan to end sources of land-based marine litter
From Anthony Nwachukwu, Lagos The National Assembly and the Federal Ministry of Environment will soon ready a bill regulating the production of non-degradable plastics, as...
FG targets top 70 W/Bank spot, as APMT, others win maritime awards
From Anthony Nwachukwu, Lagos The Federal Government has commended the various trade facilitation and administrative improvements initiated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency...
Maritime stakeholders seek Ali’s investigation over multiple fraud allegations by senator
From Anthony Nwachukwu, Lagos Following the fraud allegations against the Controller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), by Sen. Francis Fadahunsi, maritime stakeholders have urged...