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The Nigerian Maritime Industry Outlook 2026
The Nigerian Maritime Industry Outlook 2026 Introduction The National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy was launched in 2025, providing

Nigeria International Trade Outlook 2026
In 2025, Nigeria’s international trade framework underwent notable regulatory and operational shifts driven by accelerated customs modernisation and broader economic
Case Review Geepee vs Kota Manis
Case Review Reassessing the Supreme Court’s Decision in Geepee Industries Ltd & Anor v MV Kota Manis & Ors (2025) Procedural Certainty,
Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences Act 2019: a review
Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences Act 2019: a review Introduction The president recently assented to the Suppression of
Status of progressive storage charges
Status of progressive storage charges This update provides a review of progressive storage charges in Nigeria by
Nigeria Ship Arrest Series
Nigeria Ship Arrest Series The Nigeria Ship Arrest Series is published by Akabogu & Associates, a Nigerian law firm.
Release of A Ship from Arrest
Release of A Ship from Arrest The Nigeria Ship Arrest Series is published by Akabogu & Associates, a
The Procedure for Ship Arrest in Nigeria
The Procedure for Ship Arrest in Nigeria The Nigeria Ship Arrest Series is published by Akabogu &
Legal Advisory Notice to Importers and Clearing Agents
Legal Advisory Notice to Importers and Clearing Agents Logistical and regulatory measures resultant from the COVID-19 pandemic have
Legal Advisory Notice for Cabotage compliance for Ship Owners / Charterers / Managers / Agents Shipping Companies and the Maritime Public
Legal Advisory Notice for Cabotage compliance for Ship Owners / Charterers / Managers / Agents Shipping Companies and
Demystifying ship arrests in Nigeria
Demystifying ship arrests in Nigeria Introduction A ship is not arrested in a police station nor by shackle-bearing
Admiralty Jurisdiction Act
SECTION Extent of the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court. Maritime claims. Application of jurisdiction to ships, etc. Aviation