On March 17, 2023. the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives announced that former President Muhammed Buhari has signed 16 Amendment Bills into law.

Road infrastructure is one basic and critical factor that shapes the face of development in every economy.

Space exploration used to be a luxurious means of technological and technical might for the United States of America and the defunct Soviet Union until other developed nations realized the...

A contract of affreightment is an agreement between a charterer and a ship owner where the ship owner agrees to transport a specific number of goods for the charterer at a specified period.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ("NIMASA") issued a Marine Notice MN 05/20/SN02.

Part IV focuses on the real-world challenges that shape how aircraft finance rights are enforced in Nigeria. It looks at the practical routes through which these rights are either successfully exercised or delayed...

For nearly two decades, drilling operators in Nigeria have been fighting the same argument in different courtrooms: is an offshore drilling rig a “vessel” under the Cabotage Act, or not? Noble Drilling first raised the question at the Federal High Court back in 2008 and won, only for the Court of Appeal to reverse the decision on a technicality, leaving the real question unsettled for the industry ever since.

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.

Drunk driving as it is popularly known is a very common menace in Nigerian society with prevalent occurrence amongst the younger generation and also commercial drivers.

Shipping in Nigeria is regulated by the Nigerian Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, 2003 and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency...

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.

The primary laws applicable to the maritime industry in Nigeria are: The Merchant Shipping Act 2007; the Coastal and Inland shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003...

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, recently signed an executive order titled: "Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme Order 2019 No.: 007 of 2019".

Given the commercial significance of vessels and the substantial financial consequences that accompany their detention, ship arrest has rightly been described as the most potent enforcement mechanism in maritime litigation.

In 2023, the Nigerian government established the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, a long-anticipated step toward harnessing the country's vast maritime potential

In January 2017 Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo SAN launched a document promoted by the Nigerian Navy and produced by the Federal Ministry of Justice...

Transfer pricing is the amounts charged during intercompany transactions between related companies. It is the price paid for goods or services that are transferred from one unit of an organization...

After more than two decades of dormancy, Nigeria has finally begun disbursing the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), a revolving loan facility funded by a 2% levy on cabotage-protected trade earnings since 2003. With up to $25 million available per qualifying applicant at 6.5% interest through twelve appointed Primary Lending Institutions, Nigerian shipowners now face the critical question of who qualifies and what it takes to access this long-awaited vessel acquisition finance.

Every year, millions of passengers fly via airlines, including transporting goods and mail, trusting in the safety of the aviation sector.

The Nigerian maritime sector operates under a sophisticated legal framework that grants the Federal High Court exclusive jurisdiction over admiralty matters. Understanding the power of in rem actions and the grounds for vessel arrest is essential for navigating cross-border maritime disputes and securing rapid relief in this jurisdiction.