By Seun Ibiyemi As part of efforts to harness the potential of blue economy for sustainable growth and development of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is set to host a global workshop on deep seabed activities. …
Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated a comprehensive $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, on Wednesday. This monumental investment underscores APM Terminals’ unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and solidifies its…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has officially handed over the Tin Can Island Port’s water system facilities to Sandust Tincan Water Project Limited. This follows a recently signed 16-year concession agreement with the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has cautioned members of the public on the existence of several unauthorised social media accounts making the rounds and purportedly belonging to…
By Seun Ibiyemi To continue placing on the front burner issues affecting the Nigerian dockworkers, the Shipping Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (SCAN) is set for the second edition of the SCAN Dockworkers’ Day. Set on the theme, “Dockworkers: Key to…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing fleet expansion and maritime development in the country. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola stated this at the Maritime Finance Conference organised by the…
Stories by Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), says it will impose severe sanctions on illegal operators found within the nation’s inland waterways. Its Managing Director, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday. The…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has assured port stakeholders of the readiness of the committee to collaborate with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to resolve the port concession…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has emphasised the significance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to harness Nigeria’s vast maritime potential. Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the League of Maritime Editors, Oyetola…
NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited’s (NSML’s) Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE) has made history by becoming the first training centre in Africa to receive the highly sought-after accreditation from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA). This groundbreaking…
