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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

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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)

Ship Management: A Commercial Strategy For Business Rescue In Nigeria's Maritime Sector

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria's Blue Economy Prospect: Challenges And Opportunities

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Cutting Carbon At Sea: A Review Of Nigeria's Commitment To The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Net Zero Framework

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

Leveraging Technology For Maritime Security: A Solution To Piracy Threats In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Regulatory Battles Shaping Nigeria's Maritime Economy

Nigeria Transport

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Revenue Generation From The Shipping/Maritime Sector As An Alternative To Oil

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigerian Maritime Industry: 2024 In Review

Nigeria Transport

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Bloomfield Law

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

Nigeria Transport

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

International Maritime Day 2022: New Technologies For Greener Shipping

Nigeria Transport

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Tope Adebayo LP

Online Safety & Cybercrimes: Navigating Nigeria's Cybersecurity Compliance And Safety Laws

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The New Era Of Taxation In Nigeria: What Businesses And Individuals Should Know About The 2025 Tax Reform Acts

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Nigeria Tax Reforms – Review Of Value Added Tax Legal Framework: Raising The Bar, Expanding The Leakages

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KPMG Nigeria

How To Obtain A Digital Money Lending License In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

Nigeria Remains On The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Grey List For AML/CFT/PF Deficiencies: The Way Forward

Nigeria Government

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Lexworth Legal Partners

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

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

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Urgent Need For A Nigerian Coast Guard: Enhancing Maritime Security And Economic Prosperity

Nigeria's maritime sector is crucial to Nigeria's economic wealth, yet it faces a pressing challenge; the need to protect its extensive and strategically important coastal resources. The absence of a dedicated coast guard.

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Arrest And Detention Of Vessels Under Nigerian Maritime Law: Understanding The Legal Framework

The primary purpose of vessel arrest is to secure satisfaction of a judgment in an action in rem. Pre-judgment arrest in admiralty proceedings serves three key objectives: Preventing removal of the

Nigeria Transport

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Role Of Public-Private Partnerships In Developing Nigeria's Ports And Maritime Infrastructure

Nigeria's maritime sector, though crucial to its economy, faces challenges such as aging infrastructure, inefficiency, and insufficient funding.

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

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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

Nigeria's Oil And Gas Paradox: Abundance Amidst Scarcity

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

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Maritime Sector – Regulations And Challenges

The Nigerian economy is a mixed economy and the maritime sector is a major sector of the Nigerian economy, taking into consideration that the country is a major oil-producing and exporting country.

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

Ship Ownership: A Guide To Acquiring A Ship In Nigeria

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

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Understanding The IMO Net Zero Framework: The Nigerian Perspective And Implications For Maritime Stakeholders

Globally, the clamour for reducing gas emissions that impact climate change is profound. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has embraced this trend through...

Nigeria Transport

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Stren & Blan Partners

Maritime Contracts: Understanding The Essential Elements And Legal Issues Arising In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

What Do Caveats Have To Do With Ships?

A caveat registered in the courts serves to prevent a ship's arrest by committing to pay a bond for any sum claimed against the ship which is equal to or less than the amount stated in the caveat.

Nigeria Transport

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Akabogu & Associates

Developing A Multi-Modal Transportation System: Legal And Policy Priorities For Nigeria

Nigeria has huge opportunities in the transportation sector to generate revenue, create jobs, and facilitate movement for business and leisure.

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Revolutionizing Admiralty Practice In Nigeria: Analysis Of The Novel Provisions Of The Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules 2023

As a global practice, Maritime holds a significant space in international and local trading. To reflect modern-day realities that aid cross-border...

Nigeria Transport

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Bloomfield Law

Exploring The Pool Funding Model As A Viable Funding Option For The Nigerian Shipping Industry; To Be Or Not To Be?

‘Pooled funds' is a term used to collectively refer to a set of money from individual investors combined, i.e., "pooled" together for investment purposes.

Nigeria Finance

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Chris Ogunbanjo LP

The Ghost Of Taxes Past – Demands For Back Taxes From Foreign Shipping Companies That Derived Income From Nigeria

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Bloomfield Law

Reflections On The Supreme Court's Judgement In National Inland Waterways Authority & 3 Ors v. Lagos State Waterways Authority & 5 Ors Delivered On 5th January 2024.

Nigeria Transport

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Implication Of Nigeria's Extended Exclusive Economic Zone

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Maritime Law: Navigating The Seas Of Legal Governance

Nigeria Transport

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

FHC Rules That Ancillary Income Earned By International Shipping Companies Does Not Constitute...

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KPMG Nigeria

Recent Updates In The Taxation Of Non-Resident Shipping Companies

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Andersen in Nigeria

Securing Nigeria's Maritime Domain: Vigilance, Hot Pursuit, And Combating Crude Oil Theft

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Taxation Of Foreign Shipping Companies In Nigeria – Matters Arising

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Oil And Gas Tankers: Tax Demand By The Firs Raises Dust

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AELEX

Communique Issued At The End Of A One Day Webinar Organized By The Maritime Practice Group Of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) With The Theme -Lekki Deep Sea Port: The Issues And Prospects For The Nigerian Economy

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Maritime Experts Converge At Olisa Agbakoba Legal Webinar To Discuss "Lekki Deep Sea Port: The Issues And Prospects For The Nigerian Economy

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Taxation Of Income Derived From Nigeria By International Shipping Companies: A Brand-New Tax Obligation?

Nigeria Transport

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Contracts Of Affreightment

Nigeria Transport

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Expanding Indigenous Maritime Capacity In Nigeria Through The CVFF

Nigeria Transport

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Andersen in Nigeria

Expanding Indigenous Maritime Capacity In Nigeria Through The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund

Nigeria Transport

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Andersen in Nigeria

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