8 h. ago Blue economy meaningless in Niger Delta without clean up – says professor of economics

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52 h. ago Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean

It’s community engagement at its best – PPRO By Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Police Command officers held a statewide sanitation exercise, free medical outreach, student talks, and town hall meetings over the weekend to celebrate the 2025 inaugural National Police Day. These events aimed to boost police-community ties and public welfare, said SP […] The post Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean-up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola

Tribune Online Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on maritime stakeholders across Africa to leverage the continent’s renewable energy potential to become a global leader in green shipping. The minister made the remark at the maiden Africa Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonization, held recently in Abuja. He stated that, with the International […] Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola Tribune Online

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1 week ago ILO: Nigeria advocates formal designation, elevation of maritime workers

Tribune Online ILO: Nigeria advocates formal designation, elevation of maritime workers   The Federal Government  through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has continued its advocacy for the formal designation of seafarers as key workers. This, the government explained, would ensure legal protection, and a harmonised framework between the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the International Maritime […] ILO: Nigeria advocates formal designation, elevation of maritime workers Tribune Online

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1 week ago DG NESREA bags Professor of Political Economy from University of PH

From Idu Jude Abuja   The University of Port Harcourt on Monday promoted the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, to a Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies. His promotion came alongside that of 45 other staff of the institution. In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Onwunari Georgewill disclosed […] The post DG NESREA bags Professor of Political Economy from University of PH appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue’s social register reaches 1.7 million poor, vulnerable people

The Benue State Government has announced that the number of poor and vulnerable individuals captured in its social register has risen to 1.7 million. The Director General of the State Budget and Economic Planning Commission, Professor Jerome Andohol, disclosed this on Monday at a three-day training for desk officers, grievance redress officers, and enumerators on Read More

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Blue Economy potential not fully tapped — Benjamin Kalu

Says continent can rake in £576bn annually, create 127m jobs by 2063 From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has argued that the country and the continent at large have not fully tapped into the resources of the blue economy. He said the sector remained largely untapped, […] The post Nigeria’s Blue Economy potential not fully tapped — Benjamin Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Former Governor of Osun State and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to all parties involved in the Ifon-Osun and Ilobu crisis to stop the carnage and give peace a chance. Ifon-Osun and Ilobu are neighbouring communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas of Osun State, […] The post Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why Lekki Port does not patronise indigenous barge operators — BOAN

Tribune Online Why Lekki Port does not patronise indigenous barge operators — BOAN The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) has revealed that Lekki Port is currently not patronizing indigenous barge operators due to the type of barges being used by most indigenous operators. This comes as barge operators call for funding from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to help build capacity among indigenous […] Why Lekki Port does not patronise indigenous barge operators — BOAN Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oyetola urges Africa to spearhead green shipping decarbonisation

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on African nations to take a leading role in the decarbonisation of the global shipping industry. Speaking at the African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation held in Abuja, Oyetola urged stakeholders to move beyond discussions and implement concrete solutions that will ensure Africa’s maritime Read More

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3 w. ago Osun 2026: LG chairmen beg Oyetola to cede ticket to Oyebamiji

Say APC scribe Basiru not a problem From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Local Government chairmen in Osun State have appealed to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to cede the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji. The […] The post Osun 2026: LG chairmen beg Oyetola to cede ticket to Oyebamiji appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Shettima tasks scholars, policymakers to delve into complexities of blue economy

Tribune Online Shettima tasks scholars, policymakers to delve into complexities of blue economy The vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, has tasked scholars and policymakers to delve deep into the complexities of the blue economy, to understand its challenges and opportunities, and to develop strategies that promote inclusive and sustainable growth.  Senator Shettima highlighted that  through research, dialogue, and collaboration, Nigeria can unlock the full potential of oceans and ensure […] Shettima tasks scholars, policymakers to delve into complexities of blue economy Tribune Online

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3 w. ago How Africa can achieve 8 to 10 per cent economic growth per year for the next four decades

Tribune Online How Africa can achieve 8 to 10 per cent economic growth per year for the next four decades Professor Jeffrey Sachs’s keynote address at the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Memorial Webinar, ‘Our 21st Century World: Reflections and Projections’ on March 6, 2025. Thank you for the opportunity to meet together and open, I hope, some long-term strategic contacts on the topic of Africa’s economic and geopolitical development in the coming decades. Everybody knows that we […] How Africa can achieve 8 to 10 per cent economic growth per year for the next four decades Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom government reaffirms commitment to maritime development

BY PHILIP NWOSU The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the potential of the blue economy and advancing maritime development in the state. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Comrade Ini Ememobong, made this known when he received members of the Akwa Ibom Oil and Gas Professionals on […] The post Akwa Ibom government reaffirms commitment to maritime development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom Committed To Blue Economy, Maritime Dev’t, Ememobong Tells Oil, Gas Professionals

Akwa Ibom Oil and Gas Professionals have been assured of the commitment of the State government to harnessing the potential of the blue economy and the extensive maritime development. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, Comrade Ini Ememobong, reiterated the commitment of the state government to harnessing the potential when he […]

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt The Commissioner stated that the industrial city envisioned by the Governor aims to build indigenous capacity and ensure local participation in its development, saying, “This is where the local content law comes into play, requiring that a certain percentage of the project's workforce, services, and materials be sourced locally.” Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Osun APC slams Adeleke’s $20m fraud claims against Oyetola as baseless

The Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday debunked the allegations of misappropriation of a $20m World Bank health grant levelled against the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola in a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke also accused the past governor of money Read More

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