20 h. ago Blue economy ministry pledges transparency, eyes investors with ECMS

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has launched a digital records and workflow platform to improve transparency and read more Blue economy ministry pledges transparency, eyes investors with ECMS

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63 h. ago FG boosts blue economy drive with Bakassi Deep Seaport approval

The Federal Government approves the Bakassi Deep Seaport, a strategic project to boost Nigeria’s blue economy, create jobs, and expand maritime logistics. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-boosts-blue-economy-drive-with-bakassi-deep-seaport-approval/

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5 d. ago Nigeria secures $1bn innovation fund for marine, blue economy startups

Nigeria has secured a $1 billion innovation fund aimed at supporting start-ups in the marine and blue economy sector. Ronke Kosoko, the Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Innovations Hub, announced this at a media event held in Abuja on Monday. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. […]

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6 d. ago IMO win heralds fresh momentum for Nigeria’s maritime industry

Nigeria secures a historic win, rejoining the IMO Council. This victory boosts its influence on global shipping, security, and blue economy policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-win-heralds-fresh-momentum-for-nigerias-maritime-industry/

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9 d. ago FG commends NSC’s digital initiative in marine, blue economy sector

"It is the single most powerful equaliser available to developing nations, enabling them to leapfrog...

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1 week ago Tinubu Orders Implementation Of Institute’s Report On Blue Economy

President Bola Tinubu has announced a new security and economic framework aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s vast marine and aquatic resources under the blue economy as one of the country’s most critical sectors for national transformation. He directed all relevant ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to immediately review and implement the recommendations of the National Institute […]

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1 week ago SIFAX Group celebrates Nigeria’s historic return to IMO Council

SIFAX Group has congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, on Nigeria’s successful election into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation after 14 years of absence. In a congratulatory letter, the chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, described the development as a milestone and  triumph for the entire maritime industry […]

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1 week ago Osun guber: Oyetola breaks silence on suspension of Omisore, others

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has broken his silence over the suspension and disqualification of Senator Iyiola Omisore and

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2 w. ago Use alternative energy to power blue economy, engineers urge FG

Environmental engineers urge Nigeria’s government to power the blue economy with alternative energy, leveraging gas reserves to boost productivity and comb Read More: https://punchng.com/use-alternative-energy-to-power-blue-economy-engineers-urge-fg/

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2 w. ago WABOTAN lauds Tinubu, Oyetola, Oyebamiji over IMO Category C re

THE Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria (WABOTAN) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, on Nigeria’s return to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. The congratulatory message was […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Contributions To International Maritime Organisation Council Will Be Solution

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday, stated that Nigeria’s contributions to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council would be forward-looking, inclusive, and solution-driven. Dr Oyetola disclosed this while addressing dignitaries, diplomats and representatives of member states to express gratitude on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and President […]

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2 w. ago Blue economy: Experts ask FG to harness over N1trn annual revenue

Experts in the maritime sector and engineering, at the weekend challenged that Federal Government to explore the opportunities in the nation’s blue economic sector, estimated to have the capacity to generate over N1 trillion annually. National Chairman, Nigeria Institution of Maritime Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA), Eferebo Sylvanus, while speaking at the 14th Annual Conference […]

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2 w. ago Weak standards stalling Nigeria’s N1tn blue economy, say maritime engineers

Maritime engineers say a lack of clear policy and poor standardization are stalling Nigeria’s blue economy from reaching its N1 trillion potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/weak-standards-stalling-nigerias-n1tn-blue-economy-say-maritime-engineers/

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3 w. ago Marine engineers, naval architects, push for national pathway for blue economy

Marine engineers and naval architects are leading a push for a national vision and pathway for the blue economy or read more Marine engineers, naval architects, push for national pathway for blue economy

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3 w. ago Converting Maritime Academy Oron To Varsity Will Undermine Specialised Skills—Alumni

The Alumni of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron (AMANO), have warned that converting the institution into a conventional university will undermine the specialised skills vital for the growth of the nation’s marine and blue economy. Speaking in a virtual interview with journalists, AMANO President Emmanuel Maiguwa stated that the fresh conversion push by […]

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3 w. ago Oyetola calls for stronger partnership among CILT, CRFFN, FMMBE

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, called for deeper collaboration between the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria and the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), as well as and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMMBE), to strengthen professionalism and reposition […]

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