8 h. ago Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for the inauguration of a port sector economic taskforce, warning that continued underenforcement read more Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

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3 d. ago Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch

Tribune Online Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch "To lose culture is to lose a part of ourselves. But to protect culture, to invest in it, to learn from it and to pass it on is an act of survival. It is resistance. Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch Tribune Online

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4 d. ago New tax laws set to simplify tax system, protect vulnerable groups — NESG

Tribune Online New tax laws set to simplify tax system, protect vulnerable groups — NESG NESG averred that the tax laws equally aim at supporting economic competitiveness and growth, and lower compliance costs to attract investment New tax laws set to simplify tax system, protect vulnerable groups — NESG Tribune Online

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6 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rising marine debris endangering ocean resources–Stakeholders

•Seek remediation By Steve Agbota Stakeholders in the maritime sector have called for a strengthened national policy framework to tackle marine debris in order to avert the danger ahead and safeguard the future of Nigerian oceans. The stakeholders, who made this call at the 2025 yearly summit of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) […] The post Rising marine debris endangering ocean resources–Stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NIPERA Will Regulate Maritime Sector, Protect Investments – Dr Akutah

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah, has said that the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC) transitioning to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NIPERA) would ensure regulation of the sector effectively, protect foreign and local investments and drive professionalism while locking out bad actors. He disclosed this after being conferred […]

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1 week ago RMDB’s intervention to position Nigeria as maritime hub in West, Central Africa — Aderogba

Unveils ambitious maritime sector development blueprint By Steve Agbota The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, has said that the intervention of the bank will help to position Nigeria as a maritime hub in West and Central Africa. Aderogba stated this when he led the management […] The post RMDB’s intervention to position Nigeria as maritime hub in West, Central Africa — Aderogba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago How new regulatory regime for NSC will boost growth in maritime sector in Nigeria — Executive Secretary

Tribune Online How new regulatory regime for NSC will boost growth in maritime sector in Nigeria — Executive Secretary THE Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, reaffirmed at the Weekend that the Council’s new Act, the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) currently awaiting Mr. President assent, if signed to law will drastically facilitate growth in maritime industry in the country. Speaking after receiving an award from the Nigeria Union […] How new regulatory regime for NSC will boost growth in maritime sector in Nigeria — Executive Secretary Tribune Online

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1 week ago New NSC regulatory regime will boost growth in maritime sector — Akutah

Tribune Online New NSC regulatory regime will boost growth in maritime sector — Akutah "You will see the economy booming from the sector with many jobs created, you will see a lot of automation systems." New NSC regulatory regime will boost growth in maritime sector — Akutah Tribune Online

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2 w. ago LFT: Redefining Nigeria’s maritime landscape with performance

The critical role of the maritime sector in the economy of any nation cannot be overemphasised – it plays a read more LFT: Redefining Nigeria’s maritime landscape with performance

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3 w. ago Shippers’ Council Championing Automation To Enhance Port Efficiency – Akutah

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has disclosed that it is championing automation as a key standard to eNhance efficiency and effectiveness in the maritime sector. The council’s executive secretary, Dr Akutah Pius, disclosed this recently during a courtesy visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos. Dr Akutah, who reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment […]

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3 w. ago Expert Applauds NIMASA DG For Facilitating Marine, Blue Economy Sector Growth

A maritime expert, Shola Fadeyi, has applauded the director general of the Nigerian Marítime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for facilitating maritime safety, regulation and the promotion of Nigeria’s maritime sector. In an article titled “NIMASA: Facilitating Progress of Marine and Blue Economy’s Sector,” Fadeyi said that Dr Mobereola’s policies have been positively impacting the […]

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3 w. ago Truckers dismiss COMTUA, reaffirms AMATO, MWUN as association

By Steve Agbota The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have firmly reiterated that the Council of Maritime Truck Unions and Associations (COMTUA) is no longer recognised and has no standing in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Speaking on the development, Chief Remi Ogungbemi, Chairman of AMATO, and Kennedy […] The post Truckers dismiss COMTUA, reaffirms AMATO, MWUN as association appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oyo will protect investors’ interests with strong legislation, Makinde assures

…hosts delegation from AfCFTA Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that his Administration will protect the interest of read more Oyo will protect investors’ interests with strong legislation, Makinde assures

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3 w. ago AfCFTA: Oyo ‘ll Protect Investors’ Interests With Strong Legislation — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has assured that his administration will protect the interest of investors such that change of government will not impair their investments in the state. Governor Makinde gave this assurance in Ibadan, the state capital while playing host to the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), […]

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