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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 with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

September 22, 2023 No Responses

Blue Economy: NIMASA To Invest In Research, Development

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR has disclosed that the Agency is set to reopen the Lokoja office, as part of efforts towards harnessing the Blue Economy, enhancing collaboration, wh...

August 28, 2023 No Responses

STOAN Congratulates Oyetola, Pledges Support To Harness Blue Economy

The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has promised to fully support the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, to harness the potential of the maritime sector. The Chairman of STOAN, Princess Vicky Haastrup, who sa...

November 23, 2022 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, Others Highlight Need To Optimise Blue Economy

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) will continue to work tirelessly to ensure enhanced transportation and trade facilitation for the economy to optimise the potential of the blue economy. The Council’s Executive Secretary, Emmanuel Jime, said this in ...

November 2, 2022 No Responses

Blue Economy Takes Centre Stage As NIMASA Organizes Senior Management Strategy Session

As part of efforts to review performance and strategize to achieve its mandate the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has organized a 3-day Management strategic session. Speaking during the opening of...