9 h. ago Clean offshore environment, blue economy remain NIMASA’s strong focus – Adeyemi

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has in Port Harcourt restated its commitment to clean offshore environment and read more Clean offshore environment, blue economy remain NIMASA’s strong focus – Adeyemi

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13 h. ago Nigeria To Harness WTO Fish Fund For Maritime Protection – Deputy Speaker

Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to the success of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a landmark achievement in global fisheries management. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu emphasised that Nigeria—the second African nation to ratify […]

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14 h. ago Maritime Academy’s acting Rector lists key achievements in 10 months

From Isaac Job, Uyo The acting Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Kevin Okonna, has highlighted major achievements recorded by the institution in the last 10 months. Addressing a press conference at the 2025 Third Quarter Citizens’ and Stakeholders’ Engagement, held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue […] The post Maritime Academy’s acting Rector lists key achievements in 10 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Bricks Mursten Mattoni to showcase Nigeria’s maritime progress in London

Tribune Online Bricks Mursten Mattoni to showcase Nigeria’s maritime progress in London Bricks Mursten Mattoni Ltd has announced its participation at the forthcoming London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025, where it will showcase Nigeria’s achievements in maritime security, trade facilitation, and sectoral reforms to a global audience. The event is one of the world’s most influential gatherings for the shipping industry, attracting policymakers, regulators, shipowners, financiers, and […] Bricks Mursten Mattoni to showcase Nigeria’s maritime progress in London Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Nigeria To Harness WTO Fish Fund For Maritime Protection — Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to the success of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a landmark achievement in global fisheries management. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, he emphasised that Nigeria—the second African nation to ratify […]

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35 h. ago Maritime Academy Secures Approval For New Simulators, Mulls Training Vessel For Cadets

The acting Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Dr. Kevin Okonna, on Tuesday, said the Academy has commenced the procurement process for the purchase of two brand new simulators in order to meet industry requirements. This was disclosed at the press briefing on the current state of the Academy and facts about […]

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3 d. ago Federal Government Takes IMO Council Campaign To New York, Courts UN Envoys

Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the HlMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations to the United Nations at a reception in Nigeria House. Having officially flagged off […]

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4 d. ago IMO Council election: Oyetola in New York, courts African UN envoys

From Idu Jude, Abuja In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness to clinch Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has taken the campaign to New York, United States of America. Oyetola, on behalf of the Nigerian government, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations […] The post IMO Council election: Oyetola in New York, courts African UN envoys appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago International Maritime Organisation’s Head To Visit Nigeria In October

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will tour Nigerian Navy installations as well as NIMASA facilities in Lagos during his three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2nd to 4th, 2025. The director general of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the disclosure […]

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1 week ago 2027: APC must address hunger, insecurity for Tinubu to have chance – Dakuku Peterside

By Agatha Emeadi Dakuku Peterside is a politician and former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). In this interview he takes a look at the major issues in the polity, stressing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government at the centre was elected to solve problems bedevilling the country. He […] The post 2027: APC must address hunger, insecurity for Tinubu to have chance – Dakuku Peterside appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNN maritime institute expands programmes, launches maiden journal

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Institute of Maritime Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has announced the expansion of its academic offerings with the introduction of five new programmes, ranging from certification to doctoral level, as part of efforts to strengthen training and research in the maritime sector. The programmes, recently approved by the College […] The post UNN maritime institute expands programmes, launches maiden journal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago French shipping giant’s new levy adds millions to Nigerian importers bills

French shipping giant CMA CGM has added a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo headed for Nigeria and other West read more French shipping giant’s new levy adds millions to Nigerian importers bills

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2 w. ago Maritime stakeholders lament soaring corruption, count losses

By Steve Agbota Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have once again lamented the growing cost of corruption in the nation’s maritime sector. They warned that unless collaboration between government agencies, regulators, operators and the public is strengthened, efforts to curb sharp practices in the sector would remain fragile. Stakeholders stated this at the Maritime Anti-Corruption […] The post Maritime stakeholders lament soaring corruption, count losses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Frustration as FG fails to disburse $700m ship acquisition loan in August

Losses to foreign shippers hit $100bn annually By Steve Agbota The federal government’s failure to release the $700 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) as promised in August has reignited frustration across Nigeria’s maritime industry. Stakeholders are lamenting that the delay continues to hand billions of dollars in shipping revenues to foreign operators while undermining […] The post Frustration as FG fails to disburse $700m ship acquisition loan in August appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Maritime Academy Trains 4,775 Seafarers, Dockworkers Through Simulator

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, on Thursday said it will train 4,775 Seafarers and Dockworkers for the nation’s maritime sector by 2024. LEADERSHIP reports that the Seafarers engaged in various simulator-based short courses, such as Ship Manoeuvring Simulator & Bridge Teamwork (SMSBT), Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), General Operators Certificate (GOC) […]

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3 w. ago Minister hails Maritime Academy’s Rector over implementation of performance mgt system policy

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola has lauded the Acting Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron Dr Kevin Okonna for implementing the new civil service policy on Staff Performance Management System (PMS) as part of federal government reforms in institutions. Speaking during a two day management retreat […] The post Minister hails Maritime Academy’s Rector over implementation of performance mgt system policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NIMASA, Engineers Strengthen Collaboration For Blue Economy Growth

The director general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasised the critical role of professionalism in engineering practice as a foundation for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development. Dr. Mobereola made this remark while receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its president, […]

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4 w. ago CVFF: PLI’s using housing, aircraft models for vessel acquisition — Maiguwa

Tribune Online CVFF: PLI’s using housing, aircraft models for vessel acquisition — Maiguwa THE Chief Executive Officer of Bricks Murstern Mattoni Limited, Mr Emmanuel Maiguwa who also doubles as the President of the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has raised the alarm that the Primary Lending Institutions (PLI’s) engaged by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the disbursement of the $700m Cabotage Vessel […] CVFF: PLI’s using housing, aircraft models for vessel acquisition — Maiguwa Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Back to school: Day IMION brought journalists from newsroom to classroom

By Philip Nwosu The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has taken a significant step toward deepening public engagement with Nigeria’s maritime sector by organising a specialised executive course for media practitioners on the Blue Economy. The course held on July 30, at the IMION Auditorium in Apapa, Lagos, brought together journalists, naval officers, legal […] The post Back to school: Day IMION brought journalists from newsroom to classroom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking

By Steve Agbota The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has advocated inter-agency and multi-sectoral collaborations to combat the rising incidents of human trafficking and stowaways in the nation’s marine and blue economy sector. He stated this while receiving in his Abuja office the leadership of the National Agency […] The post Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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