CJN Seeks Strong Legal Protection for Maritime Sector

CJN seeks strong legal protection for maritime sector

“When maritime claims are delayed, trade suffers, investor confidence declines and the cost of doing business increases, with ordinary Nigerians ultimately bearing the consequences," CJN Kekere-Ekun said. The post CJN seeks strong legal protection for maritime sector appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Maritime Lawyers urge Tinubu to fast-track Port Regulatory...

Maritime lawyers have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expedite assent to the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill. President, Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), Chief Michael Igbokwe, SAN, made the call at the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Justices, held at Abuja Continental Hotel, on Wednesday. Igbokwe said implementation of the bill would accelerate reforms in the nation’s maritime sector and enable Nigerians…

Lawyers need practical knowledge of maritime trade to resolve disputes effectively

By Godwin Oritse ABUJA — President of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), Mr. Mike Igbokwe (SAN), has urged legal practitioners to deepen their understanding of maritime trade and commercial operations to effectively handle disputes arising in the sector. Speaking at the ongoing International Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja, Igbokwe said the rapidly evolving […] The post Lawyers need practical knowledge of maritime trade to resolv…

Oyetola Tasks Judiciary on Legal Challenges of Autonomous Ships, Digital Shipping

By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on Nigeria’s judiciary to equip itself for emerging legal challenges posed by autonomous ships, digital shipping systems and the global transition to cleaner maritime transport. Speaking at the opening of the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja on Wednesday, Oyetola said rapid technological advancements in the maritim…

Oyetola urges judiciary to prepare for emerging maritime disputes as shipping goes digital

By Abiodun Folarin WorldStage– The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged Nigeria’s judiciary to prepare for a new wave of complex maritime disputes arising from autonomous vessels, digital shipping and the global transition to cleaner maritime transport. Speaking at the opening of the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in collaboration with the Nationa…

“CJN Calls For Strong Maritime Justice System To Boost Blue Economy” — Says Legal Certainty, Judicial Cooperation Key To Global Trade Growth

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called for stronger legal protection, an efficient justice system and deeper collaboration among judicial jurisdictions to protect and enhance growth in the global maritime sector. Justice Kekere-Ekun made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges, organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with the National …