Nigeria on Wednesday reiterated its ambition to position itself as a central hub in the West African maritime and shipping network, with plans to deepen its role in regional trade and global transshipment operations. The Chairman of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Ibrahim Shema, said the country holds significant potential to serve as a gateway…
The Nigerian Maritime Police Command says the security of the maritime environment remains a collective responsibility. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Okunade Ronke Nurat, made the statement when she visited the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral A. A. Mustapha. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and enhance…
The Lekki Deep Sea Port has partnered with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria to strengthen human capital development through an international training programme in China. The management of Lekki Port disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. It said the initiative was designed…
Delta State Government has intensified efforts to attract investment into its maritime sector, presenting its blue economy potential at the Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026 held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The summit, themed “Shifting Gears: Heading to a New Frontier in Maritime Economy,” brought together policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders…
Managers and heads of the eastern ports under the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering stronger collaboration with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and other key stakeholders to drive development and efficiency across the ports. This renewed resolve was highlighted by Mrs. Edith Kelechi Okezie, Manager of Port Harcourt…
The Consul General of the Royal Danish Embassy in Nigeria, Jette Bjerrum, has identified maritime transport, safety and security, shipbuilding, digitalisation, green technology solutions and deep data-driven services as key areas of opportunities to shape Denmark-Nigeria relations. She stated that partnerships in these areas could strengthen value chains, improve operational efficiency and support better decision-making…
