Minister – City Business News

April 30, 2026 No Responses

CVFF Disbursement And The Burden Of Responsibility

By Chika Chukwudi The long-anticipated disbursement of Nigeria’s Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) marks a defining moment for the nation’s maritime sector. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the release of the fund signals more than policy execution it...

April 27, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Moves To Expand Deep Blue Project, Boost Fish Production

Nigeria is set to strengthen its maritime security framework and reduce dependence on fish imports, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced plans to expand the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructu...

April 21, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, Reps Expand Dialogue On Tariffs, Port Operations

The House Committee on Shipping Services and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council have intensified engagement with key industry stakeholders to address growing concerns over tariff demands by service providers and broader operational challenges within the maritime...

April 19, 2026 No Responses

At Lekki Deep Seaport, NAQS Strengthens Port Security, Deepens Inter-Agency Collaboration

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), Lekki Deep Seaport Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding agricultural integrity through a series of strategic courtesy visits to key sister agencies operating within the port.The delegation, ...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Tasks Port Operators On Efficiency, Maritime Hub Goal

The Chairman of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Governing Board, Shehu Shema, has urged port service providers to intensify efforts toward positioning Nigeria as a leading maritime hub in the region.Shema made the call during a courtesy visit by members...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Dantsoho: Oyetola, Reforms Spur Maritime Growth

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola ...

April 7, 2026 No Responses

NIMASA Signs 2026 Performance Bond, Highlights 2025 Gains

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, improved performance, and sustained growth in the maritime sector with the signing of its 2026 Sectoral Performance Bond.The exercise was overseen ...

April 6, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola To Shippers’ Council: Probe Barge Operators’ Alleged Marginalisation

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to investigate allegations of systemic efforts to undermine local barge operators at the nation’s seaports.The Minister issued the directive d...

April 6, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Reaffirms Commitment To ICTN Rollout

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its resolve to fully implement the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), assuring stakeholders that concrete steps are being taken to ensure a smooth and sustainable rollout.Speaking at the 2026 First Q...

March 26, 2026 No Responses

MWUN Petitions Minister, Seeks Urgent Reinstatement Of Tally Clerks, Gangway Security At Nigerian Ports

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene to restore the engagement of tally clerks and on-board gangway security men across the nation’s ports and jetties, warning that their continued absence...

March 23, 2026 No Responses

Alma Mater Confers Recognition Award On NIMASA DG

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and...

March 21, 2026 No Responses

NCDMB Targets Yenagoa Hospitality Hub For December 2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a world-class hospitality and conference facility in Yenagoa by December 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure for Nigeria’s oi...

March 16, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Swears In Taiwo Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling his determination and dedication to duty.President Tinubu, who spoke after the....

March 13, 2026 No Responses

NPA Port Modernisation, NSW As Catalysts For Economic Growth

The maritime sector in Nigeria, the gateway through which over 80 per cent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dant...