The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending 12 years of enhanced security requirements for ships calling at Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, described the development as a major achievement for Nigeria’s maritime industry and evidence of progress in strengthening maritime security while meeting international standards. The Condition of Entry came into effect on June 25, 2014. It required vessels bound for the United States that had visited...