By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s 10-Year National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, covering the period from 2025 to 2034. The endorsement came during the Federal Executive Council meeting held yesterday in Abuja. The policy is…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has launched the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC), a new initiative aimed at revitalising port operations and improving the ease of…
By Seun Ibiyemi A leading maritime expert and President of the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN), Mr Emmanuel Maiguwa, has advised the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to undertake thorough market research and industry consultation before…
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 Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government of Nigeria through its Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has continued its advocacy for the formal designation of seafarers as key workers. This, the…
In a renewed effort to revitalise Nigeria’s maritime sector, the Federal Government has pledged to support industry growth through targeted financing and policy initiatives. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, reaffirmed this commitment…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola,…
…We must continue to strengthen legal instruments to grow maritime — Oyetola By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, yesterday deposited three Instruments of Accession to IMO Conventions that were signed by President…
…Shippers Council decries low technological advancement in port operations The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has once again criticised the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for its failure to provide comprehensive and essential data on the Marine…
