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Akinsoji’s thoughts on 7 Nigerians sent to jail in Togo for piracy
Seven Nigerians convicted!!!
After reading the report on some Nigerians who were sent to jail by a court in Togo, over a case…
Court in Togo sentences 7 Nigerians, 1 Togolese, Ghanaian for piracy
Seven Nigerian nationals, a Togolese and a Ghanaian who is on the run, have been sentenced to various jail terms by a court in…
Ever Given to finally depart Suez Canal on Wednesday
After being stuck in the Suez Canal for over three months, the 20,000 TEU containership Ever Given is poised to leave the waterway…
Bunkering: FG hands over smugglers’ vessel to Swiss Government
The Federal Government on Saturday returned a Swiss vessel, MT San Padre Pio, to the Government of Switzerland, three years after…
NIMASA introduces new certificates of ship registration
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced the issuance of new certificates of ship…
Rear Admiral Gbassa upholds intelligence sharing in inter-agency…
The Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa, has expressed his support of actionable intelligence…
Navy, Transport Ministry fight over proposed Hydrographic Agency
The Nigerian Navy and the Ministry of Transportation on Monday in Abuja strongly contested over who should be in control of the…
Gulf of Guinea Security: Nigeria seeks end to war risk surcharge
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has appealed to…
Fair treatment of seafarers is priority – Transport Minister
Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, has challenged ship-owners and other stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime…
MWUN seeks improved welfare, salaries for shipping sector personnel
The President General of the Maritime Workers union of Nigeria (MWUN), Prince Adewale Adeyanju, has called for an upward review of…