To boost revenue and expand Nigeria’s vessel fleet, maritime expert Captain Anthony Onoharigho has called on the Federal Government to adopt an open ship registry. Captain Onoharigho—former Deputy Registrar of the Liberian Maritime Authority—stated that the policy would drive job growth and boost the nation’s international maritime prestige. During a recent media brief in Lagos, he lauded the collaborative talks between NIMASA and the Malta Ship Registry held on the sidelines of Posidonia 2026 in Athens. The meeting centered on strategic partnerships to modernize Nigeria’s ship registry. According to the…
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CILT President Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi Chairs Landmark Smart Transport Databank Signing
A major milestone for Nigerian transit was reached on M, June 15 as Boboye Oyeyemi, Ph.D, OFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, President and Chairman of Council for Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria, chaired the official signing ceremony of the Smart National Transport Databank (S-NTDB) Concession Agreement. According to an official statement by CILT, the NITT-hosted event at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, paves the way for a transformative Public-Private Partnership Following approval from the Federal Executive Council, this historic project unites NITT and Asia Arab Investment Nigeria Ltd in…
No Arrest Order for Ex-NNPC Boss Mele: Senate Slams Panel
In a decisive move on Thursday, June 11, the Senate dissociated itself from the warrant of arrest issued against Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC, by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. Furthermore, the lawmakers rejected the adversarial comments credited to Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), who allegedly characterized the state-owned oil firm as a “bunch of criminals and thieves” during Wednesday’s investigative panel hearing. The issue took centre stage during Thursday’s plenary after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) raised a point of order, citing…
Strait of Hormuz is Highly Volatile with Zero Safe Passage, IMO Confirms
Defying active conflict zones, a rising number of commercial transits are pushing through the Strait of Hormuz, placing seafarers directly in the line of fire. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has once again prioritized seafarer safety and welfare, particularly as an increasing number of commercial vessels attempt to transit the highly volatile Strait of Hormuz. “I am increasingly concerned by reports that vessels continue to attempt to transit the Strait of Hormuz without any credible securityguarantees, despite well‑established risks and the fact that seafarers have already been killed,…
“Data Is the New Oil”: NSC Chief Backs National Planning Bill at House Hearing
The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, has backed critical legislative reforms at the National Assembly. Speaking through his representative at a one-day public hearing organized by the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development in Abuja on Monday, June 8, 2026, the NSC boss championed key reforms aimed at driving national growth. Representing the Executive Secretary, the Abuja Liaison Officer, Pauline Osasona, stated that the NSC fully supports the Bill. She noted that as a Port Economic…
Abuja Turns Back to Firewood as Gas Prices Rise
By Prosper Okoye Shortly after dawn, before the heat settled over Abuja, Rejoice Jika stepped outside with a small metal stove and a handful of charcoal. The thirty-year-old mother of two had once cooked almost exclusively with gas. Now, as she crouched over the stove, coaxing a flame from blackened lumps of charcoal, the blue cylinder in her kitchen sat mostly unused. “The last time I bought gas, it was about one thousand six hundred naira per kilogram,” she said. “Now it is two thousand.” The increase had happened quickly.…
Trade Facilitation: Gov Eno Leads Technical Team to Paris as Ibom Deep Seaport Gains Traction.
In a major push to enhance trade facilitation, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering the Ibom Deep Seaport project. This follows a high-level technical working session with the Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris on Friday, June 5, 2026. The strategic review centered on the recently completed Worley Parsons Technical Feasibility Report, establishing concrete frameworks for investment, accelerated deployment, and enduring project viability. By reaffirming their shared commitment to the Ibom Deep Seaport, Akwa Ibom State and its investors are accelerating…
Blue Economy Ministry Applauds Shippers’ Council for Driving Fairer, Faster Ports
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council took center stage at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference Exhibition in Abuja, demonstrating its drive for efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reforms in the nation’s maritime sector. Guided by the theme “Reforms, Resilience, and Results,” the international conference served as a collaborative hub for public service leaders dedicated to transforming service delivery and institutional structures. The Council leveraged the exhibition to demonstrate its impact as Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator. In particular, it emphasized its robust stakeholder collaboration, pivotal role in industry dispute resolution, and strategic…
NSC Boss, Akutah Extends Eid-el-Kabir Greetings to All Industry Stakeholders
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, warmly extends greetings and goodwill to all esteemed maritime stakeholders, partners, and industry players on behalf of the agency as the Nation’s Port Economic Regulator. The Council’s festive message underscores the timeless values of sacrifice, unity, compassion, and gratitude, calling on all Nigerians to embrace togetherness and mutual support. The statement further noted, “Your partnership and dedication are the driving forces behind the growth of Nigeria’s maritime sector.…
Shippers’ Council Brokers Peace in Sifax-AGL Port Dispute
In continuation of its relentless efforts to resolve stakeholder disputes and protect the maritime economy, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has again demonstrated its regulatory capacity. The council intervened swiftly to resolve a critical operational dispute between SIFAX Group and AGL Logistics on Wednesday, May 25. By routinely mitigating these high-stakes conflicts, the NSC continues to save the nation’s Marine and Blue Economy from monumental financial losses while safeguarding stakeholder investments. At the heart of the friction was the berthing of a vessel operated by AGL Logistics. Stepping into the…