14 h. ago Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for the inauguration of a port sector economic taskforce, warning that continued underenforcement read more Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

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3 d. ago Labour dispute: MWUN suspends ultimatum on Melsmore Marine, seeks peaceful resolution

Tribune Online Labour dispute: MWUN suspends ultimatum on Melsmore Marine, seeks peaceful resolution THE 21-day ultimatum by the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) to picket one of the nation’s leading pilotage companies, Melsmore Marine, has been suspended. This was sequel to productive deliberation between the union and the company management, which was held recently in Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria’s maritime capital. “We have had the first meeting with […] Labour dispute: MWUN suspends ultimatum on Melsmore Marine, seeks peaceful resolution Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu appoints new governing board members for NIMASA, Iroghama, Ogbeifun, others make list

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Governing Board for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). All the appointments are effective from 24th June, 2025. The appointment is pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of the NIMASA Act. According to the Act, the Board is responsible for the […] The post Tinubu appoints new governing board members for NIMASA, Iroghama, Ogbeifun, others make list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes

By Steve Agbota In a major leap for Nigeria’s maritime industry, Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited unveiled the MV Clarion Ocean Dragon, the country’s first fully indigenous container vessel, marking a historic milestone in domestic shipping and regional trade integration. Unveiled on Wednesday, July 2, at the Five Star Logistics Terminal, Tin Can Island Port, […] The post Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Wednesday, July 2, formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in a dual ceremony held at the Ministry’s conference room in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Oyetola […] The post Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stakeholders slam regulatory overlap as wrecks litter Nigeria’s waterways

By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have raised the alarm over the persistent presence of wrecks and derelicts littering key waterways, calling it a major threat to safety and navigability. They expressed concern over […] The post Stakeholders slam regulatory overlap as wrecks litter Nigeria’s waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Maritime leaders demand stronger policy to combat Nigeria’s marine debris crisis

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have called for a stronger national policy framework to combat the rising tide of marine read more Maritime leaders demand stronger policy to combat Nigeria’s marine debris crisis

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5 d. ago FG inaugurates board of NPA, admonishes on transparency, alignment with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Monday, June 30, 2025, officially inaugurated an 11-member board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Abuja. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, noted that the event marks a critical step in strengthening the governance structures of Nigeria’s maritime institutions and positioning […] The post FG inaugurates board of NPA, admonishes on transparency, alignment with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Mbah: Reincarnation of Michael Okpara’s vision for new Enugu

By Nnamani Arinze Darlington In Nigeria’s South East, a quiet revolution pulsates through the entire space of Enugu State, led by a man whose audacious governance is breathing new life into the legacy of the late Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the iconic Premier of Eastern Nigeria. Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, a maritime lawyer and a […] The post Mbah: Reincarnation of Michael Okpara’s vision for new Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Unchecked accumulation of marine debris threatening Nigeria’s maritime competitiveness — Stakeholders

Tribune Online Unchecked accumulation of marine debris threatening Nigeria’s maritime competitiveness — Stakeholders He emphasized that the dangers are no longer distant possibilities, but present and escalating, hence the need for urgent action. Unchecked accumulation of marine debris threatening Nigeria’s maritime competitiveness — Stakeholders Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria needs strategic policy framework to harness $6.45trn global maritime tourism –Experts

By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    With its 852-kilometre coastline, Nigeria is a maritime nation. This extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean provides Nigeria with significant opportunities for maritime trade, resource exploitation, and other related activities, especially in the […] The post Nigeria needs strategic policy framework to harness $6.45trn global maritime tourism –Experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago RMDB’s intervention to position Nigeria as maritime hub in West, Central Africa — Aderogba

Unveils ambitious maritime sector development blueprint By Steve Agbota The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, has said that the intervention of the bank will help to position Nigeria as a maritime hub in West and Central Africa. Aderogba stated this when he led the management […] The post RMDB’s intervention to position Nigeria as maritime hub in West, Central Africa — Aderogba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Imported Vessels: Experts Warn Against Disbursing $700m Cabotage Fund To Local Shipowners

As the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to disburse the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), there have been calls on the government to split the $ 700 million into three parts to achieve economic advancement for the nation, LEADERSHIP can report LEADERSHIP reports that the minister of Marine and Blue Economy, […]

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1 week ago How new regulatory regime for NSC will boost growth in maritime sector in Nigeria — Executive Secretary

Tribune Online How new regulatory regime for NSC will boost growth in maritime sector in Nigeria — Executive Secretary THE Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, reaffirmed at the Weekend that the Council’s new Act, the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) currently awaiting Mr. President assent, if signed to law will drastically facilitate growth in maritime industry in the country. Speaking after receiving an award from the Nigeria Union […] How new regulatory regime for NSC will boost growth in maritime sector in Nigeria — Executive Secretary Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid

Tribune Online Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid IN a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization […] Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Maritime Varsity Appoints Prof Oluwafemi As New Vice Chancellor

The Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State has appointed Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution. Announcing the appointment, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Mr. Abdullahi Bardi, said Professor Oluwafemi was selected after a competitive process that spanned three months involving expert evaluations, public advertisement, and transparent […]

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2 w. ago IMO election: Oyetola courts Island nations’ support for Nigeria

By Steve Agbota                  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council later this year. The Minister met […] The post IMO election: Oyetola courts Island nations’ support for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

Nigeria has called on the global community to urgently ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and scale up read more Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

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2 w. ago LFT: Redefining Nigeria’s maritime landscape with performance

The critical role of the maritime sector in the economy of any nation cannot be overemphasised – it plays a read more LFT: Redefining Nigeria’s maritime landscape with performance

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