Oyetola seeks govt, private sector synergy to advance blue economy policy
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for synergy between the Federal and state governments, private sector…
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NSC protects ₦90.60bn economic value for shippers — CEO
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, says the Council protects over N90.60 billion…
Nigeria, Ghana sign maritime pact to boost blue economy
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the Ghana Maritime Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral maritime…
NPA backs Abuja MoU programme to boost maritime safety standards
Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has expressed support for the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (Abuja MoU) Capacity…
Lagos’ ‘Omi Eko’ project to add 75 electric ferries
As part of efforts to develop an efficient, resilient, and affordable water transport system, the European Investment Bank and the Lagos State…
Truck owners upgrade database to boost maritime haulage transparency
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners has upgraded its Members Web Application Database as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, transparency, and…
A’Ibom maritime academy earns global standard certification milestone
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, in Akwa Ibom State, on Wednesday, received the Integrated Management System Certification facilitated by the Standard…
Africa cannot achieve economic growth with outdated ports – Abubakar Dantsoho
Port Management Association of West and Central Africa President Abubakar Dantsoho has said African countries cannot achieve meaningful economic growth while relying…
Iran warns against unauthorised Hormuz passage as US escort ships
Iranian authorities have warned that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with them after the United States announced an…
Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday announced that its naval forces intercepted two vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz…
NIMASA intensifies efforts to remove US entry ban on vessels
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has stepped up efforts to address lingering port security gaps and secure the removal of…
Navy arrests two vessels with ₦4bn stolen crude oil
The Nigerian Navy has arrested two vessels, MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF, with over 939 metric tons of suspected stolen crude…