Tag: Blue Economy

SCAN Summit Focuses On Financing, Regulatory Barriers Facing Indigenous Shipowners
August 9, 2026 No Responses

SCAN Summit Focuses On Financing, Regulatory Barriers Facing Indigenous Shipowners

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has commenced preparations for its forthcoming 2026 Summit, which will focus on the persistent financing challenges and regulatory hurdles confronting indigenous shipowners in Nigeria’s maritime sector.The high-level gathering will take place...
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NIMASA Reaffirms Commitment To Youth-Led Blue Economy
July 30, 2026 No Responses

NIMASA Reaffirms Commitment To Youth-Led Blue Economy

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Nigerian youths at the centre of the nation’s Marine and Blue Economy agenda, declaring that the country’s ambition to become Africa’s Bl...
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TransQuest Symposium To Drive Dialogue On Nigeria’s Blue Economy Future
July 22, 2026 No Responses

TransQuest Symposium To Drive Dialogue On Nigeria’s Blue Economy Future

Leading figures in Nigeria’s maritime, Customs and transport sectors will converge in Lagos on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for the TransQuest Anniversary Transport Development Symposium and Awards, where stakeholders will examine strategies for accelerating...
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SIFAX Group Tasks Young Nigerians To Shape Africa’s Blue Economy Future
July 22, 2026 No Responses

SIFAX Group Tasks Young Nigerians To Shape Africa’s Blue Economy Future

SIFAX Group has challenged young Nigerians to take the lead in shaping the future of the country’s maritime industry, stressing that the nation’s ambition to emerge as Africa’s blue economy hub depends largely on a new generation of skilled, innovative.....
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Shippers’ Council Boss: Renewed Hope Agenda Driving Port Reforms, Greater Value For Shippers
July 5, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss: Renewed Hope Agenda Driving Port Reforms, Greater Value For Shippers

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has said that the Council’s ongoing reforms in the maritime sector are firmly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahme...
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Nigeria, Ghana Strengthen Maritime Ties With Strategic MoU
July 5, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria, Ghana Strengthen Maritime Ties With Strategic MoU

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance, and promote the sustainab...
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Shippers’ Council Advances Sweeping Reforms, Saves Nigerian Economy, Shippers ₦90.6bn, $1.35m
July 4, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Advances Sweeping Reforms, Saves Nigerian Economy, Shippers ₦90.6bn, $1.35m

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, on Saturday in Lagos explained in details how the Council safeguarded more than ₦90.60 billion and $1.34...
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Diri Seeks Greater Role For Coastal States In Blue Economy Development
July 2, 2026 No Responses

Diri Seeks Greater Role For Coastal States In Blue Economy Development

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated for Nigeria’s coastal states to maximise their aquatic potential to contribute to the growth of the country’s marine and blue economy.Governor Diri also contended that the country’s maritime do...
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Oyetola Urges States, Private Sector To Drive Nigeria’s Blue Economy Growth
July 2, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Urges States, Private Sector To Drive Nigeria’s Blue Economy Growth

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments, the private sector and development partners to accelerate the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy...
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NIWA-Backed Waterways Clean-Up Initiative Targets Environmental Restoration, Blue Economy Growth
June 22, 2026 No Responses

NIWA-Backed Waterways Clean-Up Initiative Targets Environmental Restoration, Blue Economy Growth

By ebosele@hotmail.com – A major environmental intervention aimed at restoring Nigeria’s inland waterways and unlocking their economic potential is set to commence, with indigenous environmental management firm, Parts Central Limited, appointed to prov...
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TTP Harps On Traffic-Free Port Corridors For Cleaner Environment
June 6, 2026 No Responses

TTP Harps On Traffic-Free Port Corridors For Cleaner Environment

Trucks Transit Parks Limited (TTP) has stressed the importance of reducing traffic congestion around Nigeria’s seaports as a key component of sustainable shipping operations, saying efficient truck management contributes significantly to environmental protec...
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NPA, UK Strengthen Maritime Partnership On Hydrography, Port Modernisation
June 6, 2026 No Responses

NPA, UK Strengthen Maritime Partnership On Hydrography, Port Modernisation

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening maritime cooperation, with a renewed focus on hydrography, navigational safety, port development and capacity building...
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Stakeholders Demand Worker-Friendly Transition To Green Ports
June 5, 2026 No Responses

Stakeholders Demand Worker-Friendly Transition To Green Ports

Maritime stakeholders have called for a worker-friendly approach to Nigeria’s transition towards green port operations, insisting that efforts to modernise and decarbonise the nation’s seaports must safeguard jobs while promoting environmental sustainabili...
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NPA Boss Celebrates Dockworkers For Driving Maritime Trade
June 5, 2026 No Responses

NPA Boss Celebrates Dockworkers For Driving Maritime Trade

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of dockworkers, describing them as the backbone of port operations and critical drivers of...
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