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NAGAFF Begins Sale Of Nomination Forms For Western Zone Elections
By Roland Ekama
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has opened sale of nomination forms for its Western Zone chapter elections, with the Electoral Commission unveiling strict eligibility…
NIMASA, Hydrographic Agency Advance Maritime Safety
The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic…
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria’s Trawler Owners Grind 85% Fleet Over High Cost Of AGO.
By Roland Ekama
Trawler operations across Nigeria are crumbling under the weight of skyrocketing diesel prices, with 85% of fishing companies closing shops.
The crisis stems from the high cost of Automated Gas Oil (AGO),…
Bandits Kill Two Customs Officers, Torch Vehicles In Kebbi Checkpoint Raid
Two officers from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Northern Western Marine Command, were killed by bandits at a checkpoint in Kebbi State's Tugga community, under Bagudo Local Government Area, DAILY FOCUS NIGERIA has learned.
The…
Apapa Customs Boss Charges Officers On Discipline, Revenue, Trade Facilitation
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged officers and men of the Command to intensify revenue generation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations and…
FERRY SERVICES : Lagos Announces Introduction Of Lekki Water Taxi Initiative
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has spotlighted transformative strides in water transportation as part of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's multimodal transport agenda, marking the third year of his second term.
The…
NMNO/WTSSA Chief Canvasses ‘Give To Gain’ Mentorship For Women
By Roland Ekama
Captain Awonuga Saliu Adetayo, Chairman of the Shipping Zonal Council for the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNO/WTSSA), has called for greater mentorship and support for…
LAGFERRY Passenger Numbers Surge By 33% Under Sanwo-Olu, Hits 2,000 Daily Average In 2025
The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has transformed waterway travel since Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s administration took office, boosting daily passengers from an average of 1,500 to 2,000 in 2025—a steady climb fueled by safety…
Maritime Watch Marks 25 Anniversary, Honours Stakeholders
Maritime Watch newspaper will on Saturday, May 16, 2026, mark its 25th anniversary and honour key organizations, individual personalities and captains of the industry. Maritime Watch commenced publishing in 2001.
The theme of the…
Akwa Ibom’s 64-Seat Ferry Nears June Launch After Navy Inspection
Governor Umo Eno’s promise to develop and expand marine transportation for the benefit of the people of Akwa Ibom State, has recorded a remarkable progress with the near completion of the 64-seat passenger and cargo ferry being constructed…