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March 6, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Board Harps On Collaboration, Discipline

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Ibrahim Shema, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration, innovation and institutional discipline within the Council as it positions itself to drive growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.Shema spoke during...

February 10, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola To NASS: Budget Deductions Crippling NPA, NIMASA Operations

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has raised concerns that excessive deductions at source are constraining the operations of key maritime agencies, including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administra...

February 10, 2026 No Responses

Marine and Blue Economy Ministry Budgets ₦10.49b For 2026

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year, lamenting that the allocation was grossly insufficient to...

January 22, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Unveils CVFF Application Portal

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, officially launched and unveiled the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal, marking a historic milestone in Nigeria’s long-delayed effort to op...

January 13, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Orders Suspension Of Port Charges Review

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed all shipping companies, shipping agents and terminal operators in Nigerian ports to immediately suspend and refrain from implementing any review or upward adjustment of their charges until full stakeholder en...

January 7, 2026 No Responses

Maritime Sector Enters New Growth Phase Under Oyetola

Nigeria’s maritime sector has entered a decisive phase of renewal following a series of far-reaching reforms and interventions initiated by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola.According to the Minister’s Special Adviser, Dr Bolaj...

December 17, 2025 No Responses

Ministry Launches ECMS, Deepens Digital Reform Drive

.The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy on Wednesday launched its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), marking a significant milestone in the Ministry’s ongoing digital transformation and institutional reform agenda.The ECMS was jointly unve...

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 ac...

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...