Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence the process for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). This was contained in a statement signed…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has called on private individuals and corporate investors to seize emerging opportunities within Nigeria’s Blue Economy, particularly in the maritime sector. This call was made by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr.…
By Jamiu Omookose Nigeria is setting sail towards a greater role in international maritime affairs as it bids for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. Leading this ambitious push is the Honourable Minister of Marine…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says the National Maritime Policy before the Federal Executive Council will create a sustainable economic growth path for the sector. Oyetola stated this during a panel discussion at…
By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt The President of Garden City Premier Business School and Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Correspondents’ Chapel Week, Prof Silva Opuala-Charles, has identified pollution as the biggest obstacle to the development of the blue…
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has introduced a new online platform for the registration of regulated port service providers and users, with the aim of improving efficiency, transparency, and compliance within the maritime industry. The digital portal, launched during a…
By Seun Ibiyemi Despite the growing number of boat accidents on local waterways, which has sparked public outcry and scrutiny of the State Waterways Authority, a noticeable shift is underway. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has long faced the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has restated its dedication to deepening its collaboration with SIFAX Group in protecting Nigeria’s coastal and maritime territory. This reassurance came during a courtesy visit to the SIFAX Group…
…We will sustain momentum — NIMASA DG By Seun Ibiyemi The United States Coast Guard has praised Nigeria, along with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for what it described as significant advancements in the implementation of the…
By Seun Ibiyemi NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) has reported significant progress in creating sea time opportunities for Nigerian cadets, announcing that it has trained nearly 300 cadets under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) and has employed…
