By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) have resolved to continue to uphold their operational collaboration necessary to grow Nigerian export trade. Speaking when he was received by the Managing Director of…
By Seun Ibiyemi Following the voluntary resignation of Commodore Emmanuel Effedua (rtd) as the Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom, Dr Kevin Okonna has been appointed as the Acting Rector. Dr Okonna, who serves as…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Execellence, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday defended the N12.2 billion budget proposal of the ministry for 2025. The ministry is proposing N11,770,533,003 for the capital budget and N453,856,327 for overhead.…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Sea Empowerment and Research Center (SEREC) has said to the Federal government that the N35.75bn allocated for capital expenditure of the Marine and Blue Economy won’t drive the potential of the new ministry. In a statement…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has recognised SIFAX Group for its significant contribution to Nigeria’s tax revenue growth and compliance efforts in 2024. During an appreciation visit to SIFAX Group’s headquarters in Lagos, Mr. Kazeem Olanrewaju,…
…Declare ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’ as theme 2025 seafarers day By Seun Ibiyemi The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has unveiled key items on the IMO’s 2025 agenda, focusing on seafarer welfare, maritime security, and decarbonisation.…
By Seun Ibiyemi As the global spotlight intensifies on sustainable economic growth, Nigeria is seizing the potential of its vast marine and blue economy resources. Under the leadership of Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, significant strides have…
…As NIMASA DG, Mobereola dedicates award to staff By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has recently been honoured with the SERVICOM Award for exceptional service delivery. This prestigious recognition underscores NIMASA’s ongoing commitment to elevating…
By Seun Ibiyemi A tragic boat accident on December 15, 2024, claimed several lives when a wooden boat carrying about 70 to 80 passengers capsized on the River Benue while travelling from Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has highlighted the adoption of modern audit techniques as a crucial strategy to boost revenue generation, reduce wastage, and enhance efficiency in the sector. This was the focus at…
