Tag: Minister

NDDC Donates Medical Equipment to Rivers Health Centre
June 8, 2026 No Responses

NDDC Donates Medical Equipment to Rivers Health Centre

Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre, Orogbum Community, in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to...
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FG Insists On Dockworkers’ Welfare As Nigeria Pursues Green Port Agenda
June 6, 2026 No Responses

FG Insists On Dockworkers’ Welfare As Nigeria Pursues Green Port Agenda

The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare, safety and dignity of dockworkers, warning employers in the maritime sector against neglecting labour standards as Nigeria advances its green port and sustainable d...
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WABOTAN Lauds NIWA, LASWA For Sustained Collaboration On Waterway Safety
June 5, 2026 No Responses

WABOTAN Lauds NIWA, LASWA For Sustained Collaboration On Waterway Safety

By Onyeka Ezike The President of the Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria (WABOTAN), Mr. Tope Fajemirokun, has commended the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) for their continue...
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Tinubu Inaugurates ThreeNaval Vessels
June 2, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Inaugurates ThreeNaval Vessels

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Navy through sustained recapitalisation and support for indigenous shipbuilding.Tinubu who inaugurated three new naval vessels to the nation’s fleet st...
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37 Dead, 3,000 Affected By Cholera Outbreak In Borno
May 31, 2026 No Responses

37 Dead, 3,000 Affected By Cholera Outbreak In Borno

THE Borno State Government has raised alarm over a cholera outbreak that has infected more than 3,000 people and claimed 37 lives across seven local government areas of the state within the month of May.Dr Saleh Abba-Kaza, Executive Secretary of...
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Minister Flags Off PMAWCA Mid-Year Board Meeting In Lagos
May 19, 2026 No Responses

Minister Flags Off PMAWCA Mid-Year Board Meeting In Lagos

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday flagged off the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in Lagos.City Business News repo...
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NIMASA Partners Hydrographic Agency To Boost Maritime Safety
May 18, 2026 No Responses

NIMASA Partners Hydrographic Agency To Boost Maritime Safety

The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools as part...
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NCC Seeks Judicial Backing Against Cybercrime, Telecom Vandalism
May 15, 2026 No Responses

NCC Seeks Judicial Backing Against Cybercrime, Telecom Vandalism

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday in Lagos, called for deeper collaboration with the judiciary to strengthen the protection of telecommunications infrastructure, combat cybercrime, and improve online safety as Nigeria’s digital econom...
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CVFF Disbursement And The Burden Of Responsibility
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 ...
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Nigeria Moves To Expand Deep Blue Project, Boost Fish Production
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...
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Shippers’ Council, Reps Expand Dialogue On Tariffs, Port Operations
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...
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At Lekki Deep Seaport, NAQS Strengthens Port Security, Deepens Inter-Agency Collaboration
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, ...
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Shippers’ Council Tasks Port Operators On Efficiency, Maritime Hub Goal
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...
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Dantsoho: Oyetola, Reforms Spur Maritime Growth
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 ...
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