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

I write to draw your attention to my recent letter to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy regarding transformative reforms needed to achieve a quadrillion naira economy...

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Recognising the transnational nature of maritime operations and the challenges posed by constantly mobile vessels, this Article looks at the legal mechanisms available for debt recovery under the Admiralty...

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

In global shipping, power is often measured in ﬂeets, ports, and cargo volume.

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

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

Commercial transactions in Nigeria, particularly the importation of goods, are predominantly conducted via maritime transport.

Nigeria Insurance

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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

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

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

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

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

Aluko &Oyebode Maritime Newsletter: Quarter 3 2025

Nigeria Transport

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Aluko & Oyebode

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

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

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Impact Of Key Provisions On Individuals, Businesses, And The Economy

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KPMG Nigeria

The Nigerian Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, 2025: An In-Depth Guide For Businesses, Investors, And Taxpayers

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Nigeria's Path To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2030: A Legal And Policy Perspective

Nigeria Environment

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Highlaw Chambers

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Nigeria is the maritime backbone of West Africa. Its coastline stretches over 850 kilometres and is home to strategically located ports including Apapa, Tin Can Island...

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

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

A vessel may load crude in Port Harcourt, discharge containers in Mumbai, or bunker in Mombasa. Yet when a collision, oil spill, or injury claim arises, the decision on liability is often made in London.

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

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

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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

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Tope Adebayo LP

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

Nigeria Transport

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Alliance Law Firm

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

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)

How Ship Management Can Contribute To Nigeria's Economy

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF): A New Dawn In Nigeria's Maritime Sector – What You Need To Know

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Ship Management: A Commercial Strategy For Business Rescue In Nigeria's Maritime Sector

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria's Blue Economy Prospect: Challenges And Opportunities

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

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

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

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Regulatory Battles Shaping Nigeria's Maritime Economy

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria's Blue Economy Prospect: Challenges And Opportunities

Join the Maritime Practice Group of Olisa Agbakoba Legal - OAL in an upcoming and engaging webinar themed; "Nigeria's Blue Economy Prospects: Opportunities and Challenges".

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

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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 Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Nigeria's maritime sector is crucial to Nigeria's economic wealth, yet it faces a pressing challenge; the need to protect its extensive and strategically important coastal resources. The absence of a dedicated coast guard.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

The primary purpose of vessel arrest is to secure satisfaction of a judgment in an action in rem. Pre-judgment arrest in admiralty proceedings serves three key objectives: Preventing removal of the

Nigeria Transport

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

Nigeria's maritime sector, though crucial to its economy, faces challenges such as aging infrastructure, inefficiency, and insufficient funding.

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?

The principal legislation governing arbitration in Nigeria is the Arbitration and Mediation Act ("AMA"). AMA was enacted in 2023 to replace the erstwhile Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1988 ("ACA").

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

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Stren & Blan Partners

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

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

Leading Maritime Law Firm In Abuja, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Transport

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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

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Stren & Blan Partners

Leading Maritime Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria's Oil And Gas Paradox: Abundance Amidst Scarcity

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Maritime Sector – Regulations And Challenges

Nigeria Transport

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Ship Ownership: A Guide To Acquiring A Ship In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Understanding The IMO Net Zero Framework: The Nigerian Perspective And Implications For Maritime Stakeholders

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

Maritime Contracts: Understanding The Essential Elements And Legal Issues Arising In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Income Taxation Of International Shipping Companies – A Review Of Recent Developments

Ajumogobia & Okeke

Guide On How To Register A Vessel/Ship In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Regulatory Framework Of The Nigerian Blue Economy

Nigeria Strategy

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AELEX

The Procedure For Arrest And Detention Of Ship Under Maritime Law In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

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Nomos Legal Practice

What Do Caveats Have To Do With Ships?

Nigeria Transport

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Akabogu & Associates

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