Adegboyega Oyetola
FG urges states to replace wooden boats with safer vessels
To curb recurring waterway accidents, the Federal Government urges states to adopt safer fibre and aluminium boats instead of traditional wooden vessels The Federal Government has issued a strong appeal to state governments across Nigeria to phase out the use of traditional wooden boats, urging them to adopt modern fibre and aluminium alternatives. The move […]
Switzerland backs Nigeria’s historic IMO Council Bid
Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council received a significant boost yesterday as Switzerland formally endorsed the country’s bid for the Category ‘C’ seat for the 2026/2027 biennium. The endorsement, conveyed during a courtesy visit by Switzerland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Felix Egloff, signals growing international confidence in Nigeria’s maritime […]
PC-NCG Calls on States to Back Coast Guard Bill
The Provisionary Committee for the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has appealed to governors of Nigeria’s coastal states to throw their weight behind the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill, currently before the 10th National Assembly. The committee’s Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, Capt. Noah Ichaba, made the call in a statement on Tuesday while congratulating […]
Nigeria, China Seal $2bn Maritime Investment Deal
In a move poised to transform Nigeria’s maritime landscape, the Federal Government, in collaboration with China, has unveiled a strategic $2 billion maritime investment plan to accelerate indigenous vessel ownership and establish Nigeria as a dominant regional maritime hub. The bold initiative, presented to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the […]
FG: No Contract Given for Baro Port Project
Amid recent speculations and media reports alleging that a multibillion-naira contract had been awarded for the Baro Inland Port project, the Federal Government has firmly denied the claims, calling them unfounded and misleading. The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, through its Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, clarified in a statement […]
FG Distributes 3,500 Life Jackets to Boost Waterways Safety
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward enhancing the safety of inland water transportation by donating 3,500 life jackets to the Ogun State Government. The donation, aimed at safeguarding the lives of boat operators and passengers, forms part of a nationwide campaign to instill a culture of safety on the nation’s […]
Nigeria Achieves Three-Year Milestone Without Pirate Attacks – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the country has recorded zero piracy incidents in its territorial waters over the last three years. This feat was disclosed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, during a one-day stakeholders’ forum in Lagos themed “Strengthening Collaboration for Effective Implementation of the National Policy […]
FG Flags Off Life-Jacket Campaign to Curb Boat Mishaps
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive Life-Jacket Safety Initiative, calling on waterway commuters across the country to make safety a top priority and strictly adhere to established guidelines aimed at preventing the recurring incidence of boat mishaps. This initiative, which seeks to reduce the growing rate of accidents on Nigeria’s inland waterways, was unveiled […]
FG Seeks Quick Biodiversity Deal Ratification, Blue Economy Support
In a significant diplomatic push at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria has urged the global community to fast-track the ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and ramp up financial support for blue economy initiatives, as part of urgent actions to safeguard the world’s oceans. Delivering President Bola Ahmed […]
Ex-Oyetola Aide, APC Leader Sue IGP, Adeleke’s Aide Over Alleged Threat
Former Osun State Education Adviser and APC Leader Sue Adeleke’s Aide, IGP Over Alleged Threat to Life Jamiu Olawumi, a former Special Adviser on Education under the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, and Adebayo Adedeji, a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have filed a lawsuit against Dr. Wale Bolorunduro—an aide to […]