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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal Nears Completion 

  A long-awaited agreement between Iran and Oman to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained out of reach on Thursday, despite Tehran saying negotiations over new shipping lanes were…

Customs Intercepts Concealed Rifles, Cannabis Worth ₦373.8m at Tincan Port

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a container concealing parts of pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused products with a combined street value of ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island…

Grimaldi Ship Sets New Cargo Handling Record at Port of Tema

  The Great Abidjan has set a new operational record at the Port of Tema following a landmark call on Sunday, marking a significant milestone for Grimaldi Group’s Deep Sea…

Swedish Pilot Named Suspect in Fatal Ship Collision 

  Swedish prosecutors have widened their investigation into last month’s fatal collision involving the Norwegian cargo ship Misje Verde, naming the vessel’s pilot as a criminal suspect alongside the ship’s…

Customs Generates ₦3.35tn Revenue in Q1, Hits 30% of 2026 Target 

  The Nigeria Customs Service generated ₦3.35 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, achieving 30.25 per cent of its approved ₦11.074 trillion revenue target for the year,…

Customs, NSW Launch Electronic Cargo Manifest System 

  The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced the electronic submission of maritime cargo manifests under the National Single Window project, marking another step towards faster cargo clearance, greater transparency and…

Houthis Claim Eighth Saudi Tanker Strike

  The Houthis claimed responsibility on Wednesday for another attack on a Saudi oil tanker, as the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also reported a separate explosion near a tanker…

Customs Adopts Annual Recruitment as 3,852 Candidates Secure Appointments

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a major overhaul of its recruitment process, introducing an annual recruitment cycle to replace the irregular exercises that have characterised its hiring…

Navy Nabs Five Suspected Stowaways at Tin Can Island Port

  The Nigerian Navy has apprehended five suspected stowaways at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos after they allegedly attempted to travel illegally to India by hiding aboard a merchant…

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Oyetola: On the Crest of Maritime History

  By Chima Nwana The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It…

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The Rise and Transition to Glory of NPA’s Paul (Texas) Erakhifu

  By Ikechukwu Onyemekara    From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on  October 17, 1994 (the month of his birth) as a junior…