Tinubu flags off Combined Maritime Task Force, commissions warships President Bola Tinubu on Monday, Flagged-Off the Combined Maritime Task Force (CMTF) that would further eradicate piracy and reduce crude oil theft through sustained operational pressure in the…
BGT Awards Contract for Three New LNG Carriers in Major NLNG Fleet Modernisation Drive
Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), the shipping subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has awarded contracts for the construction of three new LNG carriers as part of its long-term fleet renewal and expansion strategy. In a statement released to media,…
Lagos unveils ‘Library on the Lagoon’ to promote blue economy
Lagos unveils ‘Library on the Lagoon’ to promote blue economy The Lagos State Government has strengthened its environmental sustainability drive with the introduction of the ‘Library on the Lagoon,’ an innovative initiative, designed to deepen public engagement…
Iheanacho highlights media role in maritime growth
Iheanacho highlights media role in maritime growth Former Interior Minister and maritime veteran Emmanuel Iheanacho stressed media’s vital role in Nigeria’s maritime sector, adding that responsible journalism drives reforms and investment. He added that inaccurate reporting undermined progress…
Nigeria’s Blue Economy Witnessing Monumental Growth On President Tinubu’s Watch -Group Boasts
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has hailed what it described as the monumental transformation and growth being witnessed in the country’s maritime sector under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi…
Nigeria’s Leadership at UN Climate Shipping Talks is a Solution to Domestic Challenges
By Olumide Idowu, In Africa we know all too well that decisions made far away can have a significant impact on us at home. This certainly is the case when it comes to ongoing talks on global shipping climate…
Shell Restarts Production on Bonga Field Ahead of Schedule
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has resumed production at the Bonga field, one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant offshore oil developments, after completing a major maintenance overhaul eleven days ahead of schedule, a result that will ease pressure…
Expert Says Eastern Ports Have High Revenue, Employment Potential
Expert Says Eastern Ports Have High Revenue, Employment Potential — A maritime expert, Dr. Babalola James, says Nigeria’s eastern seaports have the potential to generate huge revenue and create employment if adequately developed and supported. James, who…
U.S. Seizes Nigerian-owned Supertanker over Alleged Crude Theft
The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes. The vessel, a 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) with IMO Number…
MARAN unveils book to celebrate individuals, institutions shaping maritime landscape
MARAN unveils book to celebrate individuals, institutions shaping maritime landscape The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) MARAN has launched a landmark publication to highlight notable individuals and institutions shaping Nigeria’s maritime sector. The publication, “Fifty Drivers of the…
