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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.

A contract of carriage of goods by sea is usually between the shipper and the ship owner or carrier. The terms of the contract of carriage are generally evidenced by a bill of lading.

In order to avoid the Consignees of Cargo turning the Port into a dumping ground for their Cargo storage leading to Ports Congestion and other logistic challenges, the Nigerian Government came...

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

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

As Economists would say, opportunity cost is the benefit forgone when an alternative item is chosen. Therefore, the opportunity cost of paying taxes could be other expenses that may have been settled using the taxes paid ...

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

The ongoing US–Iran war dynamics, alongside broader Middle East tensions, including Israel–Iran hostilities, have intensified global concern over a potential Strait of Hormuz crisis.

The Apex Court on Friday, 5th January 2024, delivered judgment on the sensational case between National Inland Waterways Authority & 3 Ors v. Lagos State Waterways Authority & 5 Ors in Appeal No. SC. 17/2018.

In Nigeria, owning a ship can be a profitable venture, whether it is for business uses such as offshore operations, fishing, or transportation.

Nigeria's recent election back into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation, after 14 years, marks more than a diplomatic milestone.

In every civil action involving a maritime claim, the plaintiff approaches the court or arbitral panel with the confidence that the harvest of his victory will be enjoyed.

Nigeria, a nation abundantly blessed with natural resources, continues to face significant fiscal challenges despite its wealth.

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...

This appraisal examines the current procedure for arresting ships in Nigerian waters, exploring the legal framework established by the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act and the 2023 Procedure Rules. It analyzes the practical challenges faced by litigants, ship owners, and courts in enforcing this maritime remedy, while proposing solutions to improve jurisdictional clarity, prevent wrongful arrests, and manage forum tensions in international shipping disputes.

The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) was launched in January 2026 to address financing gaps for indigenous Nigerian shipowners. Six months later, despite receiving 92 applications, no disbursements have been made due to bureaucratic bottlenecks, extensive risk assessments by primary lending institutions, and complex documentation requirements across multiple regulatory agencies.

Recently, the Federal Inland Revenue Service ("FIRS") served tax assessments on international shipping companies that are considered to have generated income liable to Nigerian tax.

Shipowners and charterers face complex legal and commercial considerations when entering into carriage of goods agreements. Understanding the key contractual provisions...