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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 ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
By Fredrick Ameh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Hydrographic Agency have strengthened their collaboration to improve maritime safety. Both organizations at a meeting pledged to increase the use of locally developed nautical charts and hydrographic communication tools to guarantee improved safety in the maritime sector. Speaking during a working ...
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Maritime and Blue Economy
…reaffirms Nigeria's commitment to becoming regional port hub By Fredrick Ameh The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola on Monday declared open the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in Lagos. Addressing stakeholders at the PMAWCA meeting, the Minister stated that ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that 29 ships with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island port in Lagos on Monday. The NPA disclosed this on its “Daily Shipping Position”, and that the vessels are expected from May 18 till April May ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic and investment drive received a further boost on Thursday, as world-class port operator APM Terminals pledged a $600 million investment in Nigeria's maritime sector. Regional President, APM Terminals Africa-Europe, Igor van den Essen, disclosed this when he led other executives, including Head of Investments, APM Terminals, Martijn Van Dongen, and ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Federal Government has noted that the focus in the country’s maritime sector has shifted from threat response to wealth creation. A statement issued by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy revealed. While speaking in Nairobi, Kenya, at the Africa Forward Summit 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that piracy ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
By Fredrick Ameh The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has taken Nigeria’s Blue Economy campaign to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where he participated in a high-level panel discussion on maritime development and sustainability. The summit, held in Nairobi, brought together African leaders, policymakers, investors, and development partners to advance ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, is set to lead discussions on artificial intelligence and regional port security during the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) Board meeting in Lagos next week. The gathering, scheduled for May 18–21 at Eko Hotel, will feature daily sessions starting ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has facilitated savings exceeding N348.8 million for stakeholders in the maritime sector during the first quarter of 2026. This was achieved through its dedicated complaints and dispute resolution mechanism, which remains a critical tool for maintaining industrial harmony. According to the Council’s quarterly data, the agency handled 32 complaints during ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for net-zero shipping anchored on fairness, equity, and adequate support for developing countries at the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) of the International Maritime Organization in London. This is as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola emphasised that achieving decarbonisation by ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has launched Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme to enhance safety, efficiency and professionalism. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Blue Economy, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Emmanuel said the landmark initiative in Africa was ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has felicitated maritime stakeholders on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day. The DG saluted the passion and distinguished service of various stakeholders whose efforts continue to significantly contribute to the development of the Nigerian maritime industry. Dr. Mobereola, while ...
Maritime
By Fredrick Ameh In a move set to redefine West African maritime trade, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, hosted the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt, at the NPA Headquarters in Marina on Monday, April 20, 2026. The high-level meeting focused on a strategic partnership aimed at ...
Maritime
By Fredrick Ameh The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The event reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s marine and blue economy through strategic investments in infrastructure and human capital. The facility, which was funded ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
The Chairman of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Governing Board, His Excellency Dr. Shehu Shema has acknowledged the critical role of port operators in driving economic growth, stressing that sustained collaboration and operational efficiency are essential to achieving Nigeria’s maritime hub ambitions. Shema made the call during a courtesy visit by Board Members and top ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
By Fredrick Ameh The Federal High Court of Nigeria has halted foreign arbitration in Prompton Trading DMCC v. MT Sea Power dispute, ruling that parties cannot abandon domestic court proceedings after voluntarily submitting to its jurisdiction. Delivering the judgment in Lagos, Justice Akintayo Aluko restrained the defendants from continuing arbitration in London and dismissed their ...
Maritime
By Fredrick Ameh In a high-stakes maritime operation that highlights Nigeria’s intensifying war against oil theft, the Nigerian Navy has intercepted two vessels laden with suspected stolen crude oil valued at over N4bn, delivering a major blow to illicit networks operating in the nation’s waters. The vessels, MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF, were apprehended ...
Business
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced a remarkable 160% increase in revenue generated by agencies under his ministry, attributing the surge to sweeping reforms and a renewed focus on accountability. Speaking last week at the 2026 First Quarter Citizens/Stakeholders’ Engagement, Sectoral Performance Review, and Ministerial Management Retreat in Lagos, ...
Maritime and Blue Economy
...advocates for increased offensive against illegal fishing The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for increased regional synergy and targeted investment to unlock the vast economic potential of Africa’s fisheries sector. Speaking on Tuesday at the Liberia Fisheries Summit in Monrovia, the Minister emphasized that the sustainable management of marine ...