Oyetola – City Business News

September 25, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Seeks Inclusive Investments To Protect Artisanal Fishers

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has stressed that new investments in Nigeria’s fisheries sector must strengthen, rather than displace, the millions of Nigerians whose livelihoods depend on artisanal fishing and related activities.Oyetola stated this when...

September 3, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Directs Transfer Of Inland Dry Port Functions To NPA

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the transfer of the Inland Dry Port (IDP) functions of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), as part of efforts to...

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 Nig...

July 8, 2026 No Responses

National Shipping Line: Beyond Oyetola’s Promises

By Okey IBEKE At the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration held in Lagos on Thursday, June 25, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, once again reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to establishing a national shipping carrier.....

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...

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...

April 16, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Unveils NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s marin...

April 10, 2026 No Responses

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L-R – Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council; Dr. Akutah Pius; Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Minister, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs....

April 7, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Signs 2026 Performance Bond, Lists 2025 Achievements

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius has signed the Council’s 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond at the just concluded stakeholder’s’ engagement in Lagos.The signing of the 2026 performan...

April 3, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Tasks Maritime Agency Heads, Demands Accountability

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has challenged heads of agencies under his Ministry, insisting on strict accountability and the delivery of measurable results.Oyetola gave the directive during the signing of performance bonds with ...

April 2, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola: National Shipping Carrier Project Records Major Milestone

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced significant progress toward the refloating of a national shipping carrier, marking a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime industry.Oyetola made the disclosure on Thursday du...

March 31, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Seeks Stronger Regional Ties, Investment in Fisheries Sector

Photo Caption: L-R: Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and Chairman, Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Director General, National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority Liberia, J. Cyrus Saygbe ...

March 26, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Urges Stronger EU Role Against Illegal Fishing, Maritime Crimes

Photo Caption: L-R: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra Mahmood; Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola; Head of the European Union Evaluation Mission on the Gulf of Guinea Inter-r...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Seals £746m UK Deal To Boost Port Infrastructure

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, is to sign £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom for the modernisation of Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure.The historic financing arrangement, secured with the backing of UK...