Maritime and Blue Economy
July 2026 marked two years since Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho assumed office as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). His tenure has been defined by systematic efforts to modernize port infrastructure, expand digital operations, and enhance the overall efficiency of Nigeria’s maritime sector. Dantsoho took the helm against a backdrop of longstanding systemic challenges, ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
…set to train over 150 youths The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched a Blue Economy Accelerator Programme. The agency in a statement noted that the programme is aimed at supporting startups and young innovators with solutions that will drive the sustainable development of Nigeria's marine and blue economy. Commenting, the Director-General ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Federal Government has again reiterated its commitment to establishing a national shipping carrier, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, saying the long-awaited project is now in its final phase and will be delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Speaking at the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Lagos on ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, has said the Council’s ongoing reforms in the maritime sector are in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a focus on improving port efficiency, facilitating trade and strengthening Nigeria’s maritime economy. Akutah made the remarks during ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Convener of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), Dr Piriye Kiyaramo, has urged coastal governors to domesticate the African Union Policy Framework and Reform Stratedy for Fisheries and Aquaculture (AU-PFRS). Kiyaramo made the call while speaking with newsmen in Yenagoa on Sunday. The report states that the AU-IFRS is a continental roadmap designed to guide ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
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 on Marine and Blue Economy, describing sub-national participation as critical to unlocking the sector’s vast economic potential. Speaking on Thursday ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched the Seafarer Discharge Book Management Portal, a digital platform designed to streamline the application, verification, processing and issuance of Seafarers' Discharge Books. The portal was unveiled as part of activities marking the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Lagos, themed "Carrying the World Trade. ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to enhancing regional cooperation and maritime governance at the opening of the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (Abuja MoU) Regional Workshop in Lagos. The event gathered Directors-General and Chief Executive Officers of maritime administrations from across West and Central Africa. During the workshop, the Minister of Marine ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary regulatory guidance and institutional support for the successful implementation of the Sealink Project, describing the initiative as a strategic intervention capable of transforming Nigeria's maritime and coastal shipping landscape. The commitment was made by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
…pledges FG's commitment to make Nigerian ports most preferred The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has welcomed the proposed 50 million dollars port expansion investment plan by Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the ongoing reforms and transformation efforts being implemented by the ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Project Technical Committee for the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport (IDSP) project has conducted an extensive on-the-spot assessment of the proposed port site to finalize critical infrastructure and accessibility blueprints.The visit follows the Akwa-Ibom Governor, Umo Eno's visit alongside the Ibom Deep Seaport Implementation Committee to a high-level technical session with maritime giants, ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
Nigeria risks losing international shipping traffic unless its ports urgently embrace green compliance measures, the National Association of Stevedoring Operators (NASO) has warned. NASO President, Mr Bolaji Sunmola, gave the warning on Thursday during the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day celebration in Lagos. The event was organised by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) under the ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
A delegation from the United Kingdom (UK) has paid a working visit to the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) wirh hopes of strengthening ties The delegation led by the Deputy British High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, and the United Kingdom National Hydrographer, Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh, alongside officials of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), paid a ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has initiated moves to modernize Nigerian Ship Registry. The discussions were held on the sidelines of the maritime exhibition, Posidonia 2026, in Athens, Greece with the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen of the Malta Ship Registry, Mr. Ivan Tabone. Speaking, the NIMASA Director General (DG), Dr Dayo Moberola disclosed that ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Port & Terminal Multi-services Limited Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Nura Miko, has called for stronger collaboration with terminal operators and other stakeholders to enhance trade facilitation, improve cargo clearance efficiency, and surpass existing revenue targets. DC Miko made the call on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, during ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola has declared that the completion of Agge deep sea port remains a priority. The Minister gave this assurances on Wednesday in a statement by his media aide, Dr Bolaji Akinola. According to the Minister the completion of the Agge Deep Sea Port in Bayelsa State will stimulate ...
Maritime
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has held strategic discussions with the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen of the Malta Ship Registry, Mr. Ivan Tabone, on knowledge sharing and capacity building to support the modernization of the Nigerian Ship Registry. The engagement took place on ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
By Fredrick Ameh The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has resolved an operational dispute involving SIFAX Group and AGL Logistics over the berthing of a vessel operated by AGL Logistics, leading to a peaceful resolution between both parties. According to the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, the intervention was ...
Maritime
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has revealed that forty-three vessels are expected to berth at Lagos ports between May twenty-sixth and June sixth. The incoming armada is scheduled to split across the region’s three primary maritime gateways, which include the Apapa Port, Tin Can Island Port, and the Lekki Deep Sea Port. These vessels are ...
Maritime
Ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and security around Nigeria’s busiest seaports received a significant boost last week as the Maritime Police Command joined a major inter-agency cleanup and enforcement operation across the Lagos port corridor. The two-day exercise, held on May 14 and 15, brought together security and regulatory agencies under the coordination of the ...