Maritime
Akwa Ibom Pitches State As Blue-Economy Gateway With South Korea,
The Akwa ibom state , Governor Umo Eno has urged South Korea to partner with her on technology, manufacturing, agriculture and, most notably, the...
Roland EkamaAugust 30, 20260
Aged Seafarers Dying Unpaid , As NLC Boss Adeyanju Calls Out Oyetola, Oyedele Over Pension Neglects
By Roland Ekama The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Minister...
Roland EkamaAugust 29, 20260
Searchlight News Set To Celebrate Leaders In 8th Global Leadership Summit & Award 2026
The 8th Global Leadership Summit & Award 2026 will convene top professionals, maritime leaders, entrepreneurs, public servants and change-makers in Lagos to discuss...
Roland EkamaAugust 29, 20260
NAGAFF Suspends Strike After Government Agrees to Curtail Agency Inspections At Lagos Ports
The planned walkout by freight forwarders and the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) 100% Compliance Team has been suspended after...
Roland EkamaAugust 29, 20260
Six Months Into Iran War, 6,000 Seafarers Still Stranded In Gulf As IMO Urges Practical Solutions
Six months after the outbreak of war between Iran and a US-led coalition, about 6,000 seafarers remain trapped on roughly 400–500 merchant vessels...
Roland EkamaAugust 28, 20260
NIMASA Tightens Cabotage Enforcement To Protect Indigenous Operators
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced immediate, stepped-up enforcement of statutory indigenous participation requirements for Nigeria’s Cabotage trade....
Roland EkamaAugust 26, 20260
POTEMAN Postpones Portprenuer Conference, Reschedules For October 30
The Port & Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria (POTEMAN) has postponed its Portprenuer Conference and Award Ceremony 2026, originally set for 27–28 August....
Roland EkamaAugust 26, 20260
NLC Boss, Adeyanju Advocates Capacity Building For NPERA Personnel, Commends Bunu Led MWUN For New Dockers CBA
By Roland Ekama Deputy President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, has commended the management of the Nigerian Ports Economic...
Roland EkamaAugust 26, 20260
CUSTOMS ALLOCATION: NAGAFF Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Eight Undelivered Auction Vehicles
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has appealed to Comptroller‑General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi to intervene in the non‑release...
Roland EkamaAugust 26, 20260
FG Seeks To Reduce Soaring Cargo Clearance Costs By Reviving Eastern Ports
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s Eastern ports to reduce pressure on Lagos and create a more balanced national...
Roland EkamaAugust 24, 20260
