Blue Economy Nigeria
China-Nigeria marine alliance sparks optimism
Nigeria and China have taken significant steps to deepen cooperation in the marine and blue economy sector, with fresh commitments to port development, aquaculture exports, and large-scale maritime investments. The announcement followed a strategic meeting in Abuja on Thursday between Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, […]
Navy crushes Maritime crime, seizes 333 vessels in six years – Official
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its efforts to secure the nation’s waters, arresting 333 vessels over a six-year period for violations ranging from crude oil theft and piracy to illegal fishing and bunker operations. This disclosure was made by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gregory Oamen, during the 3rd MARAN Annual […]
Tanzania Endorses Nigeria’s Bid for IMO Council Seat
The United Republic of Tanzania has officially endorsed Nigeria’s candidacy for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. The endorsement underscores strengthening ties between the two African nations and highlights their shared commitment to maritime development across the continent. The announcement came during a courtesy visit by Tanzania’s High Commissioner to […]
Shipowners Pay $8,000 Daily Despite Piracy-Free Waters
Despite a clean record of zero piracy attacks in Nigerian waters over the last three years, shipowners continue to pay as much as $8,000 daily for private security escort services—a cost maritime stakeholders say is unsustainable and out of tune with current realities. This revelation follows a recent statement by the Minister of Marine and […]
Oyetola Inaugurates NPA Board, Urges Reform-Focused Leadership
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday officially inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), charging the members to uphold discipline, transparency, and reform-oriented governance in line with the administration’s economic transformation agenda. The Nigerian Ports Authority Governing Board inauguration, which held at the Ministry’s Conference […]