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13 Mar
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged stakeholders to take concrete steps towards implementing actionable strategies to ensure the maritime sector generates N1.5 trillion this quarter.
28 Feb
Nigeria has secured the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) United Kingdom (UK) grant to build a seafarers recreation centre that will serve as a rallying point for in-country and regional seafarers as well as those on board vessels during port calls.
11 Feb
The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the process of shopping for the appropriate financing model for the upgrade of the country’s ports is delaying the execution of the projects, estimated at about $800m.
30 Jan
The federal government said the deployment of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered container vessels to Nigerian deep seaport is in tandem with the country's commitment to the 2023 International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO)
17 Jan
Even a year after Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State assumed office, peace is still elusive in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Different factions that contested the gubernatorial primaries in 2022 are still holding
3 Jan
Stakeholders in the maritime industry have urged the federal government to support the growth and development of local capacity to open the country’s blue economy.
21 Dec
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to assist in undertaking an urgent comprehensive repair and maintenance of all dilapidated roads leading to the ports in the country.
21 Dec
As part of efforts to reduce the Apapa gridlock, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has set up a committee to review the electronic call-up system and come up with measures to ensure the current abuse of the system becomes a thing of the past.
30 Nov
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has held bilateral discussions with ministers and representatives from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Brazil and Jamaica, expressing Nigeria's interest in learning
29 Nov
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko has expressed optimism that the country will achieve port automation and the necessary integration ahead of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2025 deadline set for member countries.
29 Nov
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola said Nigeria has mapped out plans on how to revamp the maritime industry to cover areas such as security, marine environment management, climate action and human capital development.
23 Nov
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy is seeking the cooperation of stakeholders to develop a roadmap and policy direction for the re-establishment of a National Shipping Line through a public, private partnership (PPP) arrangement, to capture a substantial share of the estimated $10 billion yearly ship charter market of the country. Minister of Marine…

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