Tag: Blue Economy

Maritime

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 and development partners to accelerate the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. He described sub-national participation as critical to unlocking the sector’s vast economic potential. Oyetola said this at […]

Maritime

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 cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy in West Africa. Vanguard reported that speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, thanked […]

Maritime workers reject FG’s plans to re-float NNSL
Business

Nigeria unveils first African blue economy television

Blue Economy Television, a platform established to promote Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy sector, has been officially launched in Lagos. A statement issued on Monday described the initiative as a landmark in specialised broadcasting, noting that it is the first of its kind in Africa. The channel will focus on marine resources, policy conversations, shipping, […]

Special Economic Zones amass $66bn foreign investment - Report
Maritime

Blue economy key to lifting Africa from poverty — NPA boss

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority and current President of the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has called upon maritime operators and regulators in the West and Central African sub-region to prioritize the Blue Economy to stimulate job creation and uplift African nations and their people. Speaking […]

Nigeria’s blue economy offers 350 million jobs- NIMASA
Business

Nigeria’s blue economy offers 350 million jobs- NIMASA

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, emphasized that 350 million employment may be created in Nigeria through the blue economy. According to The Times, during the NIMASA Special Day at the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair, he made this statement while being represented by the Acting Coordinator of […]