Blue Economy
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 […]
NIMASA: Engineering excellence drives Nigeria ’s maritime growth
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed the indispensable role of engineering professionalism in driving the nation’s maritime infrastructure and the broader Blue Economy agenda. Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director-General of NIMASA, made this assertion during a high-level meeting with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) led by its President, Engr. Margaret Aina […]
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 […]
MWUN Says Nigeria’s Return to IMO Council Long Overdue
As Nigeria prepares to re-enter the Category C council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has declared its full support, describing the country’s return as long overdue. This endorsement comes amid growing international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in maritime safety, governance, and blue economy initiatives. Speaking in Lagos, […]