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Ships can be arrested to enforce maritime claims or compliance with some maritime obligations. An arrest of a vessel is the prerequisite for the court to establish jurisdiction.

Nigeria made a bold attempt to change the face of maritime business within its coasts when it enacted the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003.

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's maritime sector undergoes a major regulatory transformation with the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026, which establishes a comprehensive framework for economic regulation of ports, introduces stricter tariff controls, enhanced enforcement powers, and transitions the Nigerian Shippers' Council into a dedicated economic regulator with expanded authority over port operations, terminal operators, and shipping services.

Operating a business in Nigeria requires various licenses and permits, which are vital for legal compliance and smooth functioning.

Essential to the practice of maritime law in any country is the knowledge of the procedure which provides pre-judgment security for claims as well as post-judgment execution where a suit is successful.

Litigation in our Courts in Nigeria today is known to be long-winding and it is not uncommon for cases to remain in Courts of first instance for 5 years while the pursuit of a case up to the Supreme Court may take a period of about 10 years.