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December 5, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Advocates Science-Driven Approach To Blue Economy Growth

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, has said that the sustainability and resilience of Nigeria’s Blue Economy depend on science-driven resource management, strong policy frameworks, modern technology and active community participation.Dr. Akutah, represented by...

December 3, 2025 No Responses

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L-R: Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Vivian C. Richard-Edet; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola; Director Maritime Safety and Security, Federal Ministr...

November 28, 2025 No Responses

14 Years After, Nigeria Clinches IMO Council Seat

Nigeria recorded a historic diplomatic victory on Friday, 28 November 2025, as the country was elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election, held during the IMO General Assembly in ...

November 18, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Appoints Iyelolu Registrar Of Ships

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the appointment of Barrister Adenike Adeyele Iyelolu as the Registrar of Ships for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Her appointment, which is for a four-year tenure, follows the recommend...

November 14, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Elected FCWC Ministers’ Conference Chairman

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola has been elected as the Chairman of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC).The election took place on Thursday at the...

November 12, 2025 No Responses

Minister Hails Dockworkers’ Role In Maritime Development

In line with its commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of Nigerian dockworkers, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council ...

November 7, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria, Denmark Strengthen Maritime Partnership

The government of Denmark has pledged its continued support for Nigeria’s maritime sector development while seeking to explore new areas of economic partnerships.This was disclosed by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen, during his...

November 5, 2025 No Responses

NIMASA Harps On Judiciary’s Crucial Role In Nigeria’s Blue Economy

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has underscored the judiciary as a critical partner in unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s Blue Economy.This position was reiterated by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, ...

November 5, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola: South-South Vital To Nigeria’s Marine, Blue Economy Growth

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed that the South-South region occupies a central place in Nigeria’s quest to unlock the full potential of its marine and blue economy.Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving...

November 3, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Implores Southwest To Explore Marine Tourism Opportunities

Thanks e Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged leaders in the Southwest region to seize the vast opportunities offered by the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway by developing coastal tourism and related infrastructure to boost the ...

October 29, 2025 No Responses

Ministry, NIPSS Partner To Bridge Nigeria’s 2.2mmt Fish Supply Gap

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to fast-track national fish production and close Nigeria’s estimated 2.2 million metric tonne fish s...

October 19, 2025 No Responses

IMO Secretary General’s Visit Rekindles Nigeria’s Maritime Ambition

In a visit that underscored unity of purpose and the power of collaboration, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, engaged with Nigeria’s leadership to strengthen maritime partnerships, deepen capacity...

October 3, 2025 No Responses

Lagos Reaffirms Commitment To Blue Economy

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to harnessing the State’s waterways for innovation, growth, and long-term prosperity through the development of a sustainable blue economy.According t...

October 2, 2025 No Responses

IMO Secretary-General In Nigeria, Lauds Maritime Security Gains, Others

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has lauded Nigeria’s remarkable achievements in maritime security, particularly its success in recording zero piracy incidents for over three years and the ground...