Maritime

The Nigerian Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has expressed the nation's interest to seek election into Category “C” of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega…

The House of Representatives says Nigeria is losing an estimated seven billion dollars ($7 billion) annually as a result of poor management of seaports. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon Julius Ihonbvere and Hon…

The newly appointed Nigerian Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has called for collaboration among stakeholders to find innovative solutions to the challenges in the Maritime sector and ensure the oceans and marine…

The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of the Nigerian Ports Authority to the technical partners, Melsmore. The…

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has threatened to embark on an industrial action on Monday over the poor welfare of its members in the shipping sector. Industry players however say the proposed shutdown would affect their business…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has called for more private sector participation in the deep blue economy initiative to harness greater benefits…

Nigeria has signed an Exchange of Note with the Japanese Government for an Economic and Social Development Programme involving the acquisition of High-Speed Boat. The development is to reinforce services for coastal security in Nigeria…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is repositioning the country's ports into an efficient and reliable gateway that would optimize Nigeria’s trade connectivity with other countries under the African Continental Free Trade…

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have announced a $750,000 grant to support the charting of the main channel of the Niger-Benue river in Nigeria. This forms part of the Regional Sealink…