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Unlocking Nigeria's ₦70 Trillion Maritime Opportunity: OAL Engages The Federal Ministry Of Marine & Blue Economy

Recently, Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) engaged in a high-level dialogue with the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy to discuss ways to harness this potential through improved legal and policy frameworks.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Maritime Pollution Liability: What Ship Owners Must Kn

Whenever there is a maritime pollution, public attention focuses on environmental damage. For shipowners, however, the immediate concern is legal and financial exposure.

Nigeria Environment

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

PS Offshore Nigeria Ltd v. Miden Systems Nigeria Ltd & Chasewood Ltd: Insights Into The Federal High Court's Decision On The Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards In Admiralty Matters

The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in maritime disputes involving Nigerian interests came under judicial scrutiny in PS Offshore Nigeria Ltd v. Miden Systems Nigeria Ltd & Chasewood Ltd.

Worldwide Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Beijing Convention On The Judicial Sale Of Ships Enters Into Force: Implications For Nigeria's Maritime And Admiralty Practice

On 17 February 2026, the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships (the "Beijing Convention")...

Nigeria Transport

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Stateless Vessels And Nigeria's Maritime Challenge

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria's Cabotage Act: Impact On Local Shipping Industry Growth

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

MOUs, Data & Compliance: Nigeria's Advanced Cargo Information System Agreement With Dalil UAE

Nigeria Transport

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The Case For Establishing A Nigerian P&I Club

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

Unlocking Nigeria's Maritime Sector Potential – A Pathway To Realising N70 Trillion Annually

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Effective Ways To Recover Debts Using The Claims Framework Under The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act Of Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Building Successful P&I Insurance In Emerging Markets: Lessons From China And Korea

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

Modernizing Maritime Commerce In Nigeria: Key Innovations Under The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025.

Nigeria Insurance

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Billions Lost At The Ports: How Modernisation Can Turn Nigeria's Fortune Around Introduction

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Key Highlights Of The Advanced Cargo Declaration Regime

Nigeria Transport

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

The Electoral Act 2026: Progress, Gaps, And The Legal Landscape For 2027

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Who Files Annual Tax Returns In Nigeria Under The 2025 Tax Reforms: The Employer Or The Employee?

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

Comprehensive Guide: Personal Income Tax Deductions Under The Nigeria Tax Act 2025

Syntegral Legal Practice

ESG- Driven Transformation In Nigeria's Mining Sector: Bridging Policy, Practice And Profitability

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

IHR Implementation In Nigerian Law - Mapping Of Legal Authorities And Analysis Of Legislation At Federal Level

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) for Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

HE

Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Transport Sector Round-Up For Q3 2025: Consolidation And Setting The Pace For Q4

The third quarter of 2025 marked a defining period for Nigeria's transportation sector, characterised by decisive policy action , bold infrastructure strides...

Nigeria Transport

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Aluko &Oyebode Maritime Newsletter: Quarter 3 2025

The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has praised Nigeria's maritime achievements, highlighting its three - year streak...

Nigeria Transport

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

The Impact Of Nigeria's Local Content Act On P&I Insurance

In 1972, the Federal Government of Nigeria issued the Nigerian Enterprises Promotion Decree, more commonly known as the Indigenisation Decree.

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

Can Nigeria Stem Its $1.5 Billion Losses To Foreign Marine Insurers?

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

The Ship Of Nigeria's Nascent Blue Economy Weighs Its Anchor

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

How Can Nigeria's Blue Economy Ministry Help Build A $1 Trillion Economy?

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

De-Risking Nigerian Maritime Trade: The Case For Local P&I Insurance

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

Why Nigeria Needs To Become A Maritime Insurance Hub In West Africa

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

The Future Of P&I Insurance In Emerging Markets: The Viability Of Regional Hubs Like Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

Maritime Arbitration Disputes – Navigating The Seat Of Arbitration

Nigeria Litigation

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Guidelines For The Operationalisation Of Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation

Nigeria Transport

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Navigating The Future: Legal Implications Of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (Mass) In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

A

Alliance Law Firm

Liability Coverage In Cargo Insurance Contracts: All-Risk Vs. Named Perils

Nigeria Insurance

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Maritime Arbitration Disputes – Navigating The Seat Of Arbitration

Globally, the maritime industry is susceptible to disputes due to the technical nature of the industry. The maritime industry comprises various contractual relations and transactions, which sometimes result in disputes...

Nigeria Litigation

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Guidelines For The Operationalisation Of Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation

On June 17, 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (the "Commission") issued the Guidelines for the Operationalisation of Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation (the "Guidelines").

Nigeria Transport

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Navigating The Future: Legal Implications Of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (Mass) In Nigeria

The international maritime industry is rapidly evolving with the introduction of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships ("MASS") being a significant shift in the manner in which goods are transported across the seas.

Nigeria Transport

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Alliance Law Firm

Liability Coverage In Cargo Insurance Contracts: All-Risk Vs. Named Perils

Cargo insurance is an important part of international and domestic trade, offering financial protection against the risks that goods face while in transit.

Nigeria Insurance

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Local Content Policies In Nigeria's Maritime Sector: Impact On Economic Growth

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Cutting Carbon At Sea: A Review Of Nigeria's Commitment To The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Net Zero Framework

The global maritime industry is at a critical juncture, as the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has reached unprecedented levels. In response, the International Maritime Organization...

Nigeria Transport

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Leveraging Technology For Maritime Security: A Solution To Piracy Threats In Nigeria

In recent years, Nigeria has faced significant challenges related to maritime security, with piracy becoming a major concern in the Gulf of Guinea, where the country's ports and offshore oil platforms are located.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Regulatory Battles Shaping Nigeria's Maritime Economy

Nigeria's maritime sector serves as a vital channel for trade, energy exports, and economic diversification. Yet, this sector's potential is constrained by a complicated and outdated legal and regulatory system.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Revenue Generation From The Shipping/Maritime Sector As An Alternative To Oil

Nigeria's economy has long been tied to crude oil as its primary revenue source, stunting progress and growth for many years.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigerian Maritime Industry: 2024 In Review

Nigeria Transport

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Bloomfield Law

Guide On How To Register A Shipping Company In Nigeria: Requirements And Costs

Nigeria Transport

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

International Maritime Day 2022: New Technologies For Greener Shipping

Nigeria Transport

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Urgent Need For A Nigerian Coast Guard: Enhancing Maritime Security And Economic Prosperity

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Arrest And Detention Of Vessels Under Nigerian Maritime Law: Understanding The Legal Framework

Nigeria Transport

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Role Of Public-Private Partnerships In Developing Nigeria's Ports And Maritime Infrastructure

Nigeria Transport

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Stay Of Proceedings Pending Arbitration In Maritime Disputes: Is Section 20 Of The AJA A Sword Or A Shield?

Nigeria Transport

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G ELIAS

Mitigating The Risk Of Piracy In The Gulf Of Guinea: A Guide For Shipping Companies And P&I Clubs

Nigeria Transport

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Smart Shipping: Legal Considerations For Shipping Companies And Stakeholders In The Maritime Industry

Nigeria Transport

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Leading Maritime Law Firm In Abuja, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Transport

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Force Majeure Clauses: Insights From The RTI Ltd v Mur Shipping Bv Case And Implications For West African Countries Under Military Sanctions

Nigeria Transport

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Leading Maritime Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Transport

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria's Oil And Gas Paradox: Abundance Amidst Scarcity

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Maritime Sector – Regulations And Challenges

Nigeria Transport

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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