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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced that it is reviewing 16 proposals for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, commonly referred to as the Seafarers' Bill of Rights.
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The Blue Economy Academy (BEA) has officially commenced operations to address “sea blindness” by bridging the knowledge gap in ocean-driven economic activities and providing structured training to unlock the wealth of Nigeria’s maritime sector.
14 Feb
The allocation of N35.75 billion for capital expenditure in the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has drawn criticism. Concerns have been raised about how the government intend to address the numerous challenges
14 Feb
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy said it recorded 77 per cent revenue growth. Speaking at an interactive session with the media in Lagos yesterday, the Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, said the ministry recorded N850.3 billion
29 Jan
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been called upon to accelerate the establishment of the proposed Maritime Skills Acquisition Centre in Bayelsa State to promote sustainable blue tourism and create employment opportunities for coastal communities.
24 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar as the Chairman of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This decision reflects the president’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s maritime sector, a key driver of economic prosperity. The announcement was contained in a press release signed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. Abubakar, who is a…
22 Jan
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) proposed integration into the Deep Blue Project to enhance the protection of Nigeria’s maritime space has, again, raised concern over the rising threat of drug trafficking through the waterways.
21 Jan
Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has presented N11.77 billion capital budget proposal and N453,856 for overhead to the National Assembly for appropriation. Oyetola made the presentation on Tuesday in Abuja to a joint committee of the National Assembly. The committees concerned were the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, and the…
18 Jan
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has charged agencies within his ministry to align and prioritise their 2025 budget to ensure massive and impactful development.
16 Jan
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has constituted a special committee to review the operations of commercial boat operators in coastal and inland waterways to address incessant boat mishaps across the country. The Minister, during a meeting with heads of maritime agencies in Abuja, expressed concern over the incessant boat mishaps…
11 Jan
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
10 Jan
Despite Nigeria’s strategic position in global maritime trade, over two decades of poorly enforced and inadequate local policies have left indigenous players vulnerable to exploitation and unfair foreign competition calling for urgent reforms to protect the local industry
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