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04/04/2026

Tinubu Commissions ₦73bn Customs FOU Office in Ogun

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday commissioned the newly completed ₦73 billion Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, marking a significant step in the service’s expansion drive.

Arriving at about 3:08 p.m. after inaugurating the state’s cargo airport, the President praised the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for delivering what he described as a fitting and forward-looking facility for the unit. The sprawling complex includes modern office buildings and a training college designed to boost operational efficiency and strengthen capacity within the service.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/tinubu-commissions-%e2%82%a673bn-customs-fou-office-in-ogun/

02/04/2026

Port Modernisation Not Limited to Lagos — Oyetola Assures of Eastern Ports Upgrade

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has clarified that the Federal Government’s port modernisation programme is a nationwide initiative, dismissing concerns that the focus is restricted to Lagos.

Speaking on Thursday at the ministry’s combined citizens and stakeholders’ engagement, sectoral performance and ministerial retreat in Lagos, Oyetola stressed that inclusive infrastructure development remains central to the Ministry’s mandate....

https://shipsandports.com.ng/port-modernisation-not-limited-to-lagos-assures-of-eastern-ports-upgrades-oyetola/

02/04/2026

New National Shipping Line to Become Operational Soon, Says Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced significant progress towards the refloating of a national shipping carrier, signalling a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime industry.

Oyetola made the disclosure during the Ministry’s three-in-one stakeholders’ engagement and performance retreat in Lagos, where he outlined ongoing efforts to boost indigenous shipping capacity...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/new-national-shipping-line-to-become-operational-soon-says-oyetola/

02/04/2026

Oyetola Demands Measurable Results From Maritime Agency Heads

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a firm warning to heads of agencies under his Ministry, insisting on strict accountability and the delivery of tangible results.

Oyetola delivered the warning during the signing of performance bonds with the heads of maritime agencies during the Ministerial Management Retreat held alongside the 2026 first quarter stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos on Thursday, where he stressed the importance of performance-driven governance....

https://shipsandports.com.ng/oyetola-demands-measurable-results-from-maritime-agency-heads/

02/04/2026

Oyetola Announces 160% Surge in Marine and Blue Economy Revenue, Links Growth to Reform Agenda

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced a remarkable 160 per cent increase in revenue generated by agencies under his Ministry, attributing the surge to sweeping reforms and a renewed focus on accountability.

Speaking on Thursday at the 2026 First Quarter Citizens/Stakeholders’ Engagement, Sectoral Performance Review, and Ministerial Management Retreat in Lagos, Dr. Oyetola said the Ministry’s performance reflects a deliberate shift towards transparency and efficiency...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/oyetola-announces-160-surge-in-marine-and-blue-economy-revenue-links-growth-to-reform-agenda/

02/04/2026

Kuwaiti Vessel Hit in Iranian Strike

A Kuwaiti oil tanker burst into flames after being struck in what has been described as an Iranian attack while anchored off Dubai, according to local sources and state media.

Kuwait’s official news agency, KUNA, citing the state-owned oil company, said the fully laden crude tanker was targeted in the anchorage area, damaging its hull and sparking fears of a potential oil spill...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/kuwaiti-vessel-hit-in-iranian-strike/

02/04/2026

Turkey Urges Iran to Free 11 Ships Trapped in Hormuz

Turkey is pressing Iran for clearance to allow 11 of its vessels to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global trade and energy supplies.

Speaking in Ankara on Wednesday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said 14 Turkish-owned ships remain in the strait. Three are engaged in ongoing operations, including power generation, and are not seeking to depart, while negotiations continue for the remaining vessels. Turkish authorities, he added, are maintaining close contact with crews on board...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/turkey-urges-iran-to-free-11-ships-trapped-in-hormuz/

02/04/2026

Navy Nabs 3 Ghanaian Stowaways in Lagos

Three Ghanaian men who secretly boarded a Europe-bound vessel in Côte d’Ivoire in a desperate bid to reach Spain have been arrested in Lagos by operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Beecroft.

The trio, who said they are cousins, were apprehended last Saturday after the tanker MT Anatolia docked at the Dangote Terminal in Ibeju Lekki. Identified as Armah Peter, 26, Amisah Daniel, 22, and Amoh Michael, 25, they told authorities they had been working as fishermen in Abidjan before attempting the risky journey in search of better opportunities...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/navy-nabs-3-ghanaian-stowaways-in-lagos/

01/04/2026

Groups Hold Urgent Talks as 20,000 Seafarers Trapped in Hormuz Crisis

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have held urgent high-level talks with Gulf State representatives as the deepening crisis in the Strait of Hormuz enters its fifth week, leaving thousands of seafarers stranded in perilous conditions.

The meeting, convened under the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), reflects growing alarm over the humanitarian and operational fallout in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Ships have come under attack, supply chains have been disrupted, and an estimated 20,000 seafarers remain unable to safely exit the Gulf...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/groups-hold-urgent-talks-as-20000-seafarers-trapped-in-hormuz-crisis/

01/04/2026

60 Shipowners Apply for CVFF as NIMASA Eyes ₦724bn Revenue in 2026

No fewer than 60 indigenous shipowners have applied to access the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), even as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) projects a revenue target of ₦724 billion in its 2026 budget proposal.

The applications were submitted through the CVFF Application Portal, launched in January this year by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen indigenous participation in the maritime sector...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/60-shipowners-apply-for-cvff-as-nimasa-eyes-%e2%82%a6724bn-revenue-in-2026/

31/03/2026

Oyetola Advocates Regional Cooperation, Investment Drive at Liberia Fisheries Summit

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and Chairman of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger regional cooperation and increased investment in the fisheries sector across West and Central Africa.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Special Adviser to the Minister, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, said Oyetola made the call on Monday in Monrovia, Liberia where he spoke at the National Fisheries Investment Conference held from 30 to 31 March 2026. The conference was declared open by Liberia’s President, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, and was attended by Ministers responsible for fisheries and aquaculture from across the subregion...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/oyetola-advocates-regional-cooperation-investment-drive-at-liberia-fisheries-summit/

31/03/2026

Ignore Fake Social Media Messages, Customs Warns Nigerians

The Nigeria Customs Service has warned Nigerians to disregard a wave of false information circulating on social media, stressing that the claims did not originate from the agency and should not be trusted.

In a statement issued on Monday via its official X platform, the Service made it clear that the messages in question are fake and urged the public to rely only on its verified communication channels for accurate updates.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/ignore-fake-social-media-messages-customs-warns-nigerians/

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