Nigeria blue economy
NPA, MAN Eye $1bn Port Upgrade for Infrastructure, Workforce Boost
Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major transformation as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron unveil ambitious reforms aimed at boosting port efficiency and manpower development. The strategic push, estimated at $1 billion, is expected to enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global maritime industry and strengthen its […]
Oyetola Champions Nigeria’s Quest for Key Role on IMO Council
Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has intensified efforts to secure Nigeria’s place in Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. The minister, currently in London for the 134th session of the IMO Council, has embarked on a high-level “door-to-door” lobbying campaign aimed at garnering support from key maritime nations. […]
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 […]