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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

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Stateless Vessels And Nigeria's Maritime Challenge

Maritime transport remains the backbone of global trade, carrying over 80% of merchandise worldwide. Shipping fleets are not only commercial assets but also instruments of economic power and geopolitical influence.

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Since the passing of Nigeria's Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act in 2003, it has been hailed as a transformational policy intended to reserve domestic coastal trade for Nigerian-owned, -crewed and -flagged vessels.

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

The Case For Establishing A Nigerian P&I Club

Nigeria Transport

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PYE·M Systems

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

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

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Nigeria Transport

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PYE·M Systems

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

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

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Key Highlights Of The Advanced Cargo Declaration Regime

Nigeria Transport

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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

Overview Of Banking Regulation In Nigeria: Compliance & Risk Management

Nigeria Finance

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In Review: Regulatory Developments In 2025 And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The 2026 CBN Fintech Report; Defining The Future Of Fintech In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

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

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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

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PYE·M Systems

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

Nigeria has lost over $1.5 billion to foreign marine insurers in just three years. That's not a projection.

Nigeria Transport

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PYE·M Systems

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

The Depth of the unexplored is always a subject that piques the interest of mortal man. In Nigeria, the Blue Economy is as deep and vast as the ocean depths.

Nigeria Transport

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PYE·M Systems

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

Nigeria Transport

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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

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The Trusted Advisors

Guidelines For The Operationalisation Of Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation

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

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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

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Following Nigeria's colonial and post-colonial eras, indigenous participation in key economic sectors remained limited, posing a significant challenge to national development and self-reliance.

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

How Ship Management Can Contribute To Nigeria's Economy

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, has over 853 kilometres of coastline and access to global trade routes.

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

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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

In 2024, the Nigerian maritime industry (the "Industry") witnessed both highs and lows throughout the year. The year was also characterized by certain significant events...

Nigeria Transport

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Bloomfield Law

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

A shipping company engages in cargo transport, ship ownership, and operations.

Nigeria Transport

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

International Maritime Day 2022: New Technologies For Greener Shipping

Nigeria Transport

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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

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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

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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

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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

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Maritime Sector – Regulations And Challenges

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

Ship Ownership: A Guide To Acquiring A Ship In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

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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

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