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November 28, 2025 No Responses

14 Years After, Nigeria Clinches IMO Council Seat

Nigeria recorded a historic diplomatic victory on Friday, 28 November 2025, as the country was elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election, held during the IMO General Assembly in London,...

November 25, 2025 No Responses

China Backs Nigeria’s Port Modernisation, Automation

The government of the People’s Republic of China has pledged strong technical and diplomatic support for Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to modernise and automate operations at its seaports, signalling a deepening partnership between both countries in the ma...

November 18, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Appoints Iyelolu Registrar Of Ships

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the appointment of Barrister Adenike Adeyele Iyelolu as the Registrar of Ships for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Her appointment, which is for a four-year tenure, follows the recommend...

November 16, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Rallies Community Support For Tinubu’s Development Agenda

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Saturday charged the people of Iragbiji and Nigerians at large to firmly support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the ongoing developmental strides of the Federal ...

November 14, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Elected FCWC Ministers’ Conference Chairman

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola has been elected as the Chairman of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC).The election took place on Thursday at the...

November 12, 2025 No Responses

Minister Hails Dockworkers’ Role In Maritime Development

In line with its commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of Nigerian dockworkers, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council ...

November 7, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria, Denmark Strengthen Maritime Partnership

The government of Denmark has pledged its continued support for Nigeria’s maritime sector development while seeking to explore new areas of economic partnerships.This was disclosed by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen, during his...

November 5, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola: South-South Vital To Nigeria’s Marine, Blue Economy Growth

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed that the South-South region occupies a central place in Nigeria’s quest to unlock the full potential of its marine and blue economy.Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving...

November 3, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Implores Southwest To Explore Marine Tourism Opportunities

Thanks e Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged leaders in the Southwest region to seize the vast opportunities offered by the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway by developing coastal tourism and related infrastructure to boost the ...

October 29, 2025 No Responses

Minister Faults Obi’s Claim, Reaffirms Nationwide Port Modernisation Drive

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has refuted recent remarks by former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, concerning the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos, describing...

October 27, 2025 No Responses

INEC Chairman Appoints Ex-Punch Editor, Okedtola As Chief Press Secretary

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has appointed former Editor of The PUNCH newspaper, Adedayo Oketola, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS).Oketola replaces Rotimi Oyekanmi, who served in the same capacit...

October 19, 2025 No Responses

IMO Secretary General’s Visit Rekindles Nigeria’s Maritime Ambition

In a visit that underscored unity of purpose and the power of collaboration, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, engaged with Nigeria’s leadership to strengthen maritime partnerships, deepen capacity...

October 2, 2025 No Responses

IMO Secretary-General In Nigeria, Lauds Maritime Security Gains, Others

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has lauded Nigeria’s remarkable achievements in maritime security, particularly its success in recording zero piracy incidents for over three years and the ground...

September 29, 2025 No Responses

NIWA MD Congratulates Oyetola At 71

The Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, on Monday, congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola on the occasion of his 71st birtday.“I heartily felicitate my boss, the Honourable...