Tag: Blue Economy

Bayelsa To Unveil Marine Safety Task Force, Stakeholders Hail Blue Economy Draft Policy
November 11, 2024 No Responses

Bayelsa To Unveil Marine Safety Task Force, Stakeholders Hail Blue Economy Draft Policy

As part of efforts to ramp up safety on waterways as well as harness its blue economy potential, Bayelsa State is to establish a marine safety task force and create economic zones to be known as Fish Cities.Governor Douye Diri...
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Oyetola: Opportunities For Youth Abound In Marine & Blue Economy
November 6, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola: Opportunities For Youth Abound In Marine & Blue Economy

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, represented by the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Wednesday said the blue economy sector promises a wealth of benefits for the growing you...
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Oyetola Tasks Academic Institutions On Blue Economy Potentials
November 6, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola Tasks Academic Institutions On Blue Economy Potentials

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on academic institutions across the country to work together with the government to harness the numerous potential inherent in the nation’s ocean and coastal resources.The Minister s...
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AMES Marine Technical Summit Focuses On Growth Areas For Marine And Blue Economy
September 11, 2024 No Responses

AMES Marine Technical Summit Focuses On Growth Areas For Marine And Blue Economy

President of the Association of Marine Engineers and Surveyors (AMES), Engr. Israel Obadan, has said that the association’s forthcoming marine technical summit would focus on key discussions to proffer growth solutions for the nation’s bourgeoning Ministry...
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BLUE ECONOMY: NIGERIA SET TO HOST DEEP SEABED WORKSHOP
September 10, 2024 No Responses

BLUE ECONOMY: NIGERIA SET TO HOST DEEP SEABED WORKSHOP

As part of efforts to harness the Blue Economy sector for sustainable growth and development in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is set to host a global workshop on Deep Seabed activities. This initiative is in collaboration w...
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Bayelsa Creates Blue Economy Ministry
June 22, 2024 No Responses

Bayelsa Creates Blue Economy Ministry

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, swore in additional 15 commissioners bringing the total number of members of his cabinet to 29. The governor also created two new ministries, which are Blue Econom...
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SIFAX Group Chairman Identifies Blue Economy Potential At LAUTECH Lecture
May 18, 2024 No Responses

SIFAX Group Chairman Identifies Blue Economy Potential At LAUTECH Lecture

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has identified coastal tourism and renewable energy generation as some of the potential areas of growth that Nigeria needs to take advantage of in developing its blue economy.  Afolabi, while delivering the 16th&n...
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Tinubu To Commission Funtua Inland Dry Port
May 8, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu To Commission Funtua Inland Dry Port

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commission Funtua Inland Dry Port on Thursday, 9th May, 2024 in Katsina State.The Commissioning Ceremony will feature key dignitaries, government officials and industry stakeholders.Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of Sh...
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NPA Secures $700m Citibank Loan
April 18, 2024 No Responses

NPA Secures $700m Citibank Loan

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko, on Wednesday signed the Mandate Letter to secure a $700m Citibank loan to be funded by the UK Export Finance, UKEF. City Business News report that the loan is to...
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Oyetola In London, To Address IMO General Assembly 
November 27, 2023 No Responses

Oyetola In London, To Address IMO General Assembly 

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has arrived in London, the United Kingdom where he will lead the country’s delegation to the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) General Assembly taking...
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Blue Economy: Heads Of Agencies Sign Performance Bond
November 24, 2023 No Responses

Blue Economy: Heads Of Agencies Sign Performance Bond

Heads of agencies of the newly created Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, on Thursday, signed a Performance Bond with the Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola. This was revealed by the minister’s spokesperson, Ismail Omipidan, via his X handle. Accordi...
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Blue Economy: NIMASA, Nigerian Navy Inaugurate Joint Committee
November 21, 2023 No Responses

Blue Economy: NIMASA, Nigerian Navy Inaugurate Joint Committee

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Nigerian Navy have inaugurated a committee to establish ways in which the synergy between both organs of government can be channeled into creating a welcoming environment for investment in...
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Photo News
October 7, 2023 No Responses

Photo News

R-L: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy/Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON and Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safe...
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Blue Economy Can Help Nigeria Defeat Poverty, Says Prof Pauli
September 29, 2023 No Responses

Blue Economy Can Help Nigeria Defeat Poverty, Says Prof Pauli

The creator of Blue Economy, Prof Gunter Pauli, who hailed President Bola Tinubu for creating the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy said the policy was overdue considering the abundant opportunities in Nigeria, but, warned that the government must aggressive...
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