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Standardising Survey Contracts For International Maritime Operations: The Case For Uniform Cross-Border Frameworks

Water, an indispensable resource for sustenance and transportation, has always been central to human existence. While road transport remains the most accessible...

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Court Of Appeal Nullifies Akwa Ibom State Maritime Sector (Regulation) Law, 2017 And Maritime Transport Vessels And Equipment Fees And Charges Regulation, 2017

In a landmark decision delivered on February 25, 2026, the Court of Appeal in Strickland Services Limited v. Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service & Anor nullified the Akwa Ibom State Maritime Sector...

Nigeria Transport

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Judgment Alert: Court Of Appeal Nullifies Akwa Ibom State Maritime Sector (Regulation) Law, 2017 And Maritime Transport Vessels And Equipment Fees And Charges Regulation, 2017 In Appeal No. CA/C/54/2024 – Strickland Services Limited v. Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service & Anor.

In a landmark decision delivered on February 25, 2026, the Court of Appeal in Strickland Services Limited v. Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service & Anor nullified the Akwa Ibom State Maritime Sector (Regulation) Law 2017 and ...

Nigeria Transport

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

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

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

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

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

Taxation Of Employment Income Under The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts: An Overview Of Key Provisions

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2026 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

R

Resolution Law Firm

Why Tenancy Law Matters In Lagos State: The Key Provisions Of The New Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

Regville

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

KN

KPMG Nigeria

ESG Compliance And Sustainability Reporting Under Nigeria's Corporate Governance Framework

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

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

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

Nigeria's ports are the gateways to the economy, handling over 80 % of our international trade.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Key Highlights Of The Advanced Cargo Declaration Regime

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration Regulations, 2024 (the "Regulation"), establishes a technology-driven system that mandates the electronic submission...

Nigeria Transport

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

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

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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

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Aluko &Oyebode Maritime Newsletter: Quarter 3 2025

Nigeria Transport

AO

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

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

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

In the world of global shipping, insurance isn't just paperwork; it is infrastructure. It determines who can trade, under what conditions, and at what cost.

Nigeria Transport

PM

PYE·M Systems

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

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Guidelines For The Operationalisation Of Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation

Nigeria Transport

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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

The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) was established under the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act of 2003 in Nigeria.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

The shipping industry is a vital part of any nation's economy, serving as the backbone of global trade and domestic logistics.

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

SB

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)

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

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

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