maritime – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:40:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png maritime – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 MWUN Shipping Branch pays Familiarization Visit to WACT, pledges to widen Relationship https://www.theinfostride.com/mwun-shipping-branch-pays-familiarization-visit-to-wact-pledges-to-widen-relationship/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mwun-shipping-branch-pays-familiarization-visit-to-wact-pledges-to-widen-relationship/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:40:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478461 The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) shipping branch district executive has paid a familiarisation visit to the West African Container Terminal (WACT), Onne. The visit, which took place last week, Thursday, February 19, 2026, was one of the policy thrusts of the new administration led by its District Chairman, Comrade Raymond Nwawueze, which, according [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mwun-shipping-branch-pays-familiarization-visit-to-wact-pledges-to-widen-relationship/feed/ 0 SEREC Opposes Proposed Hike in Maritime Agent Licence Fees https://www.theinfostride.com/serec-opposes-proposed-hike-in-maritime-agent-licence-fees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/serec-opposes-proposed-hike-in-maritime-agent-licence-fees/#respond Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:18:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465816 The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has strongly rejected the proposed increase in licence fees for maritime agents, warning that such a policy could harm Nigeria’s already fragile shipping and export industry. According to the organization, the planned hike, if implemented without adequate stakeholder consultation, would further burden operators struggling with high operational costs, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/serec-opposes-proposed-hike-in-maritime-agent-licence-fees/feed/ 0 Maritime Labour e-platform meets global standards, says NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-labour-e-platform-meets-global-standards-says-nimasa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-labour-e-platform-meets-global-standards-says-nimasa/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:04:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471970 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has stated that its newly introduced Maritime Labour e-platform has been assessed to operate at a level that meets global standards for maritime labour administration, worker documentation, and regulatory oversight. The agency said the platform represents a major step in its efforts to digitalise critical processes, strengthen [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-labour-e-platform-meets-global-standards-says-nimasa/feed/ 0 Oyetola Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Maritime Safety and Security https://www.theinfostride.com/oyetola-reaffirms-governments-commitment-to-maritime-safety-and-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyetola-reaffirms-governments-commitment-to-maritime-safety-and-security/#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:13:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468886 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring safety, security, and sustainable development within Nigeria’s maritime domain. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement session in Lagos on Thursday, Oyetola emphasized that a secure maritime environment is critical to the nation’s economic growth, trade facilitation, and blue economy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyetola-reaffirms-governments-commitment-to-maritime-safety-and-security/feed/ 0 Maritime Stakeholders Lament Nigeria’s Inability to Build Ships Locally https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-nigerias-inability-to-build-ships-locally/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-nigerias-inability-to-build-ships-locally/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:21:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468383 Maritime industry stakeholders have expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s persistent inability to develop a functional shipbuilding and ship repair sector despite its vast coastline, growing trade volume, and maritime potential. The stakeholders argued that the nation’s overreliance on foreign-built vessels and maintenance facilities is a major economic setback that continues to cost the country billions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-nigerias-inability-to-build-ships-locally/feed/ 0 Permanent Secretary Warns That Nigeria’s Blue Economy Remains Grossly Underfunded https://www.theinfostride.com/permanent-secretary-warns-that-nigerias-blue-economy-remains-grossly-underfunded/ https://www.theinfostride.com/permanent-secretary-warns-that-nigerias-blue-economy-remains-grossly-underfunded/#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:26:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468059 Nigeria’s ambitions to develop its blue economy—a sector that encompasses maritime resources, fisheries, shipping, ports, and ocean-based tourism—are being stifled by chronic underfunding, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum in Lagos, the top official lamented that despite the sector’s vast potential to contribute [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/permanent-secretary-warns-that-nigerias-blue-economy-remains-grossly-underfunded/feed/ 0 Freight Forwarders Warn of Sabotage Threats to Government’s Blue Economy Reforms https://www.theinfostride.com/freight-forwarders-warn-of-sabotage-threats-to-governments-blue-economy-reforms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/freight-forwarders-warn-of-sabotage-threats-to-governments-blue-economy-reforms/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:12:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464341 Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have expressed concern over what they describe as deliberate sabotage of the Federal Government’s Blue Economy reforms, warning that the trend could undermine efforts to maximise the sector’s economic potential. The freight forwarding community, under various associations, has alleged that certain interests within the system are working against new policies [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/freight-forwarders-warn-of-sabotage-threats-to-governments-blue-economy-reforms/feed/ 0 Maritime Stakeholders Lament $500m Annual Loss in Shipbroking Revenue https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-500m-annual-loss-in-shipbroking-revenue/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-500m-annual-loss-in-shipbroking-revenue/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:07:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463994 Nigeria’s maritime experts have raised the alarm over the estimated annual loss of $500 million in shipbroking revenue, attributing the shortfall to the persistent dominance of foreign firms in vessel chartering and brokerage services. The stakeholders say the country’s inability to harness the full potential of its maritime sector is costing the economy heavily, with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-lament-500m-annual-loss-in-shipbroking-revenue/feed/ 0 Minister steps up efforts to secure Nigeria’s re-election into IMO Council https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-steps-up-efforts-to-secure-nigerias-re-election-into-imo-council/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-steps-up-efforts-to-secure-nigerias-re-election-into-imo-council/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461728 Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has intensified efforts to ensure Nigeria’s re-election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. This renewed campaign highlights Nigeria’s growing commitment to active participation in global maritime governance, as well as its desire to reinforce its strategic role in shaping international maritime laws, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-steps-up-efforts-to-secure-nigerias-re-election-into-imo-council/feed/ 0 Maritime Stakeholders Support Reintroduction of Global Cargo Tracking https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-support-reintroduction-of-global-cargo-tracking/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-support-reintroduction-of-global-cargo-tracking/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:42:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404674 Key players in Nigeria’s maritime sector have expressed strong support for the reintroduction of a global cargo tracking system, citing its potential to enhance security, transparency, and revenue generation. The initiative, which had previously been in place but was discontinued, is now being reconsidered as part of efforts to modernize the country’s trade and logistics [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-stakeholders-support-reintroduction-of-global-cargo-tracking/feed/ 0 Oyetola Calls for Increased Investment in Maritime Surveillance and Infrastructure https://www.theinfostride.com/oyetola-calls-for-increased-investment-in-maritime-surveillance-and-infrastructure/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyetola-calls-for-increased-investment-in-maritime-surveillance-and-infrastructure/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:50:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400792 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has called for heightened investment in maritime surveillance and related infrastructure to bolster Nigeria’s economic and security outlook. Speaking at a recent maritime industry forum in Lagos, Oyetola emphasized the pivotal role of the maritime sector in driving economic growth and ensuring national security. Oyetola highlighted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyetola-calls-for-increased-investment-in-maritime-surveillance-and-infrastructure/feed/ 0 Maritime Unions Commend NPA for Promoting Career Advancement https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-unions-commend-npa-for-promoting-career-advancement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-unions-commend-npa-for-promoting-career-advancement/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:43:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399209 Maritime unions have expressed their appreciation for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) over its efforts to enhance career development opportunities for its workforce. The unions praised the NPA’s commitment to improving employee skills through training programs, promotions, and initiatives aimed at fostering professional growth in the maritime sector. Speaking during a recent event, representatives of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-unions-commend-npa-for-promoting-career-advancement/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Maritime Expansion: UN Greenlights New Territory 5 Times the Size of Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-maritime-expansion-un-greenlights-new-territory-5-times-the-size-of-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-maritime-expansion-un-greenlights-new-territory-5-times-the-size-of-lagos/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 22:39:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378057 Nigeria’s recent approval from the United Nations to extend its continental shelf by 16,300 square kilometers marks a significant achievement for the nation’s maritime boundaries and economic potential. This territory, five times the size of Lagos State, grants Nigeria sovereignty over additional maritime territory, expanding its jurisdiction beyond the existing 200 nautical miles. Initiated in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-maritime-expansion-un-greenlights-new-territory-5-times-the-size-of-lagos/feed/ 0 Antiquated Maritime Policies Stifle Growth, Spark Job Losses, and Revenue Declines https://www.theinfostride.com/antiquated-maritime-policies-stifle-growth-spark-job-losses-and-revenue-declines/ https://www.theinfostride.com/antiquated-maritime-policies-stifle-growth-spark-job-losses-and-revenue-declines/#respond Sat, 30 Dec 2023 11:55:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366029 The maritime sector in Nigeria, with its estimated worth of about $8 trillion, has long been touted as a potential economic powerhouse. However, a closer look reveals a complex web of challenges that have hampered its development, resulting in significant revenue losses and hindered growth. In this comprehensive analysis, we delve into the multifaceted issues [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/antiquated-maritime-policies-stifle-growth-spark-job-losses-and-revenue-declines/feed/ 0 U.N. Grants Nigeria 20-Nautical-Mile Expansion in Maritime Borders https://www.theinfostride.com/u-n-grants-nigeria-20-nautical-mile-expansion-in-maritime-borders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/u-n-grants-nigeria-20-nautical-mile-expansion-in-maritime-borders/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:26:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364780 Infostride News has reported that the United Nations (UN), through the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), has made a significant decision to extend Nigeria’s seaward continental boundaries by 20 nautical miles, effectively expanding it from 200 to 220 nautical miles. The announcement was made through a post on Infostride News by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/u-n-grants-nigeria-20-nautical-mile-expansion-in-maritime-borders/feed/ 0 PH Area 1 Customs Revenue up by 10.6% as it rakes in over N57b in 7 Months https://www.theinfostride.com/ph-area-1-customs-revenue-up-by-10-6-as-it-rakes-in-over-n57b-in-7-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ph-area-1-customs-revenue-up-by-10-6-as-it-rakes-in-over-n57b-in-7-months/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:10:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353737 The Nigeria Customs Service Area 1, Command Port Harcourt, Rivers State says that despite some daunting challenges in the Maritime sector, the Command had been able to generate and collect the total sum of Fifty Seven Billion, Four Hundred and Five Million, Eight hundred and Thirty-Four Thousand, Four hundred and Twenty Naira and Sixty Eight [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ph-area-1-customs-revenue-up-by-10-6-as-it-rakes-in-over-n57b-in-7-months/feed/ 0 Cabotage fund stuck over regulation technicalities https://www.theinfostride.com/cabotage-fund-stuck-over-regulation-technicalities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cabotage-fund-stuck-over-regulation-technicalities/#respond Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:32:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323651 Over $200 million contributed by indigenous ship owners operating in Nigeria may have been stuck in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) until the regulation guiding the disbursement is reviewed. Indigenous ship owners who spoke at a stakeholders’ forum organised by Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron (AMANO), with the theme, ‘The State of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cabotage-fund-stuck-over-regulation-technicalities/feed/ 0 Sunken boat subject of litigation, under EFCC custody – NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/sunken-boat-subject-of-litigation-under-efcc-custody-nimasa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sunken-boat-subject-of-litigation-under-efcc-custody-nimasa/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:38:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322789 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says the NIMASA-Barugu boat which sank on Saturday was the subject of litigation under the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr Edward Osagie, Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos.Infostride reports that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sunken-boat-subject-of-litigation-under-efcc-custody-nimasa/feed/ 0 NLC writes Amaechi, backs maritime workers on strike against IOCs https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-writes-amaechi-backs-maritime-workers-on-strike-against-iocs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-writes-amaechi-backs-maritime-workers-on-strike-against-iocs/#respond Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:15:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=320141 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its displeasure to the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) over its planned industrial action against International Oil Companies (IOCs). NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, in a letter to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, dated March 3, 2022, recalled that at the last stakeholders’ meeting held on February [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-writes-amaechi-backs-maritime-workers-on-strike-against-iocs/feed/ 0 Maritime union beckons for unbundling of e-Call up system, to curb extortion https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-union-beckons-for-unbundling-of-e-call-up-system-to-curb-extortion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-union-beckons-for-unbundling-of-e-call-up-system-to-curb-extortion/#respond Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:22:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313592 The Council of Maritime Transport Union and Association (COMTUA) encouraged the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to unbundle its E-call up System ( ETo), to help curb extortion in Nigeria’s ports. This was made known by the outgoing President of the association, Mr Thompson Olaleye, on Thursday during the maiden edition of the 2021 Delegate Convention [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/maritime-union-beckons-for-unbundling-of-e-call-up-system-to-curb-extortion/feed/ 0 NIMASA takes maritime capacity building to schools https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-takes-maritime-capacity-building-to-schools/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-takes-maritime-capacity-building-to-schools/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:43:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296583 Taking its drive for maritime capacity building to the younger generation, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency visited Premier Academy School, Lugbe in Abuja to mark this year’s Children’s Day. The Agency donated educational materials to the school as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, reiterated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-takes-maritime-capacity-building-to-schools/feed/ 0 More Women Should Be In The Maritime Sector – Aisha Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/more-women-should-be-in-the-maritime-sector-aisha-buhari/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:18:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235233 Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged maritime agencies to work on policies that will aid more women to join the seafaring profession. She said women are amazing human and material managers, plus these kinds of policies will promote gender equality in the profession and in the country. She disclosed this at the 2019 [...]

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]]> Muhammadu Buhari Pledges To Strengthen Maritime Security https://www.theinfostride.com/muhammadu-buhari-pledges-to-strengthen-maritime-security/ Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:12:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147708 President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday pledged that Nigeria would team up with other countries to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The President made the pledge when he received the Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, Mrs Florentina Adenike Ukonga, at the State House, Abuja. Buhari said that the Commission was [...]

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]]> Nigeria And Equatorial Guinea Sign Maritime Security Agreement https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-equatorial-guinea-sign-maritime-security-agreement/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:27:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123022 Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea signed an agreement to establish combined patrols to bolster security in the Gulf of Guinea, which has been plagued by piracy in the last few years, a spokesman for Nigeria’s president said on Wednesday. Garba Shehu said the agreement, which comes amid the backdrop of a rise in pipeline attacks in [...]

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]]> Security Contract With Tompolo’s Company Intact – NIMASA https://www.theinfostride.com/security-contract-with-tompolos-company-intact-nimasa/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:14:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101476 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has dismissed speculations that the deal it entered with Global West Vessels Specialists Limited, allegedly belonging to former Niger-Delta war-lord, Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, has been voided. It also denied that the deal encroached on the constitutional duties of the Nigerian Navy to protect the nation’s maritime [...]

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]]> Marketing Manager Job at a Maritime Services Company in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/marketing-manager-job-at-a-maritime-services-company-in-nigeria/ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 21:32:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/marketing-manager-job-at-a-maritime-services-company-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Marketing Manager Reference: MSL/213/MM Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Maritime Services Recruiter: Human Edge Limited Our client, a leading provider of maritime services to a multinational clientele, has a well-deserved reputation for consistent and reliable service delivery. To further strengthen its operational capabilities and business practices, the company is seeking to hire an experienced [...]

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]]> Data Analyst Job at a Maritime Services Company in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/data-analyst-job-at-a-maritime-services-company-in-nigeria/ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 21:30:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/data-analyst-job-at-a-maritime-services-company-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Data Analyst Reference: MSL/213/DA Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Maritime Services Recruiter: Human Edge Limited Our client, a leading provider of maritime services to a multinational clientele, has a well-deserved reputation for consistent and reliable service delivery. To further strengthen its operational capabilities and business practices, the company is seeking to hire an experienced [...]

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