The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation, improving regional maritime governance, and promoting sustainable development of the Blue Economy in West Africa. The signing ceremony took place in Lagos, according to Vanguard.

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has expressed support for the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (Abuja MoU) Capacity Building Programme, which aims to strengthen maritime governance and enhance Port State Control in West and Central Africa. His remarks were made during the programme's launch in Abuja, highlighting its significance for regional cooperation in maritime affairs.

According to ThisDay Live, APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria's largest container terminal, has emphasized its role as a key facilitator of the country's export trade. The terminal is enhancing its capabilities through strategic investments, advanced technology, and customer-focused solutions to support export growth.

The Nigerian Ports Authority has announced that 27 vessels are expected to arrive at three major Lagos ports over a two-week period. According to the authority's Daily Shipping Position released on Monday, the vessels will berth at the Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tin Can Island Ports between September 7 and September 20. The announcement outlines scheduled shipping traffic for the country's busiest port cluster during that window.

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has appointed Courage Obadagbonyi as its new managing director, effective July 1, succeeding Jeethu Jose. This decision highlights the company's commitment to fostering leadership from its global talent pool while aiming for sustained growth and operational excellence. Obadagbonyi brings over two decades of international experience to the role.

Governors of Nigeria's South-South states have met to discuss forming a regional economic bloc aimed at positioning the region as a strong economic force. According to Ripples Nigeria, the governors identified regional rail development, rehabilitation and modernisation of the Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri seaports, and economic opportunities from the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as key pillars of the proposed integration.