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Zim President Eli Glickman to Step Down Amid Takeover Turbulence Zim Integrated Shipping Services has confirmed that its...
17/04/2026

Zim President Eli Glickman to Step Down Amid Takeover Turbulence

Zim Integrated Shipping Services has confirmed that its long-serving president and chief executive, Eli Glickman, is to step down, signalling a pivotal moment for the carrier as it navigates a high-stakes takeover bid and intensifying shareholder scrutiny.

In a regulatory filing, the New York-listed shipping line disclosed that Glickman formally notified the board of his decision on 15 April. He will remain in post during a six-month notice period while directors begin the search for a successor, ensuring continuity at a time of considerable strategic uncertainty...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/zim-president-eli-glickman-to-step-down-amid-takeover-turbulence/

Oyetola’s Son Empowers 100 Osun Youths with Fisheries Training, ₦7.5m GrantsNo fewer than 100 young people in Osun State...
17/04/2026

Oyetola’s Son Empowers 100 Osun Youths with Fisheries Training, ₦7.5m Grants

No fewer than 100 young people in Osun State have received training in fisheries alongside a combined ₦7.5 million in business grants, in an initiative spearheaded by Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola.

The beneficiaries, drawn from all 30 local government areas of the state as well as the Modakeke Area Office, underwent an intensive three-day training programme in Iragbiji, designed to equip them with practical skills in aquaculture while fostering entrepreneurship and self-reliance...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/oyetolas-son-empowers-100-osun-youths-with-fisheries-training-%e2%82%a67-5m-grants/

Port Modernisation, CVFF Disbursement to Create 50,000 Jobs — OyetolaThe Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has...
17/04/2026

Port Modernisation, CVFF Disbursement to Create 50,000 Jobs — Oyetola

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has stepped up efforts to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s maritime sector, with projections that ongoing investments could generate as many as 50,000 jobs across the industry’s value chain.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, made the disclosure on Thursday while commissioning the Institute of Maritime Studies Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, describing the initiative as part of a broader push to position the blue economy as a central pillar of national growth, employment and economic diversification...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/port-modernisation-cvff-disbursement-to-create-50000-jobs-oyetola/

Customs Raises Terror Alert Over Planned Attacks in Abuja, Niger State The Nigeria Customs Service has sounded a stark s...
17/04/2026

Customs Raises Terror Alert Over Planned Attacks in Abuja, Niger State

The Nigeria Customs Service has sounded a stark security warning over intelligence pointing to planned, coordinated terrorist attacks targeting key locations in the Federal Capital Territory and parts of Niger State, in what officials describe as a credible and imminent threat.

In an internal memo issued by the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Enforcement, Investigation and Inspection, Timi Bomodi, on behalf of the Comptroller-General, the Service disclosed that the plots are linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/customs-raises-terror-alert-over-planned-attacks-in-abuja-niger-state/

Oyetola Commissions NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute BuildingThe Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oye...
16/04/2026

Oyetola Commissions NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s marine and blue economy through sustained investment in human capital and infrastructure.

The facility, donated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), is equipped with modern lecture rooms, laboratories, and specialised facilities to support teaching, research, and innovation in the maritime sector.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/oyetola-commissions-nimasa-unilag-maritime-institute-building/

Nigerian Navy Offers Civilians Chance to Sail Warships in 70th Anniversary RaffleThe Nigerian Navy has unveiled a rare o...
16/04/2026

Nigerian Navy Offers Civilians Chance to Sail Warships in 70th Anniversary Raffle

The Nigerian Navy has unveiled a rare opportunity for members of the public to experience life at sea, launching an online raffle that will see selected civilians sail aboard its warships as part of activities marking its 70th anniversary.

The initiative, announced on Wednesday by the Navy’s Director of Information, Abi Folorunsho, will begin with a two-week registration window during which interested participants can sign up online before a random selection process to determine the lucky winners...

https://shipsandports.com.ng/nigerian-navy-offers-civilians-chance-to-sail-warships-in-70th-anniversary-raffle/

Oyetola’s Reforms Drive Nigeria’s Maritime Transformation — Dantsoho The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, ...
16/04/2026

Oyetola’s Reforms Drive Nigeria’s Maritime Transformation — Dantsoho

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has credited sweeping reforms driven by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola for the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s maritime sector.

Speaking recently at an event in Abuja, Dantsoho said the country’s port system is poised to become a powerful engine for investment and economic expansion, assuring stakeholders that Nigeria has the capacity to dominate Africa’s blue economy if current reforms are sustained.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/oyetolas-reforms-drive-nigerias-maritime-transformation-dantsoho/Oyetola, Nigeria, Maritime, Maritime Transformation, Dantsoho

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has credited sweeping reforms driven by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola for the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s maritime sector.

Speaking recently at an event in Abuja, Dantsoho said the country’s port system is poised to become a powerful engine for investment and economic expansion, assuring stakeholders that Nigeria has the capacity to dominate Africa’s blue economy if current reforms are sustained.

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EFCC, Customs Deepen Alliance to Tackle Smuggling, Financial CrimesThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) h...
15/04/2026

EFCC, Customs Deepen Alliance to Tackle Smuggling, Financial Crimes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hailed its strengthening partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), saying closer cooperation is delivering sharper results in the fight against smuggling, money laundering and other economic crimes.

Speaking in Kano, Acting Zonal Director Friday Ebelo said joint efforts between both agencies have boosted enforcement, leading to the interception of illicit goods, recovery of funds and arrests of high-profile offenders.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/efcc-customs-deepen-alliance-to-tackle-smuggling-financial-crimes/

Akutah Warns Shipping Coys, Freight Forwarders Against Tariff Standoff The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian S...
15/04/2026

Akutah Warns Shipping Coys, Freight Forwarders Against Tariff Standoff

The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Pius Akutah, has warned that Nigeria’s maritime sector cannot afford a standoff at this critical time, calling on freight forwarders and shipping companies to urgently find common ground over the newly approved tariff review.

He stressed that as the nation’s port economic regulator, the Council is duty-bound to safeguard the interests of both consumers and service providers, urging all parties to prioritise dialogue over discord.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/akutah-warns-shipping-coys-freight-forwarders-against-tariff-standoff/

Shippers' Council Boss Meets Shipping Companies, Freight Forwarders, Insists on Engagement Before New Tariff Implementat...
14/04/2026

Shippers' Council Boss Meets Shipping Companies, Freight Forwarders, Insists on Engagement Before New Tariff Implementation

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Tuesday met with shipping companies, freight forwarders, importers and exporters, insisting on comprehensive stakeholder engagement before the implementation of new tariff hikes.

Speaking at a one-day stakeholders’ forum on the planned increment in shipping agencies' tariffs, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, said the earlier suspension of the tariff implementation in March 2026 was a deliberate move to allow for broader consultations across the maritime value chain.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/shippers-council-boss-meets-shipping-companies-freight-forwarders-insists-on-engagement-before-new-tariff-implementation/

US Enforces Sweeping Blockade on Iranian Ports After Talks CollapseThe United States has launched a sweeping naval block...
14/04/2026

US Enforces Sweeping Blockade on Iranian Ports After Talks Collapse

The United States has launched a sweeping naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, dramatically escalating tensions in the Gulf following the collapse of high-stakes negotiations over the weekend.

From 10:00 ET on Monday, April 13, 2026, US Central Command (CENTCOM) began enforcing restrictions on all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal waters, including key hubs in both the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The move applies to ships of all nationalities, signalling a broad and uncompromising approach.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/us-enforces-sweeping-blockade-on-iranian-ports-after-talks-collapse/

Customs deploys AI to boost revenue, transparency Nigeria’s Customs Service is embracing artificial intelligence to tigh...
14/04/2026

Customs deploys AI to boost revenue, transparency

Nigeria’s Customs Service is embracing artificial intelligence to tighten revenue collection, enforce fiscal discipline and bring new transparency to public accounting.

Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, revealed the shift in Abuja during a three-day capacity-building workshop, describing a bold move towards a fully technology-driven system designed to plug leakages and sharpen the accuracy of remittances to the federation account. He said the Service is “flipping the script” on oversight by inviting lawmakers to see, first-hand, how emerging technologies are being deployed to strengthen accountability.

https://shipsandports.com.ng/customs-deploys-ai-to-boost-revenue-transparency/

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