17 h. ago Marine and blue economy ministry records 75% performance in two years

Tribune Online Marine and blue economy ministry records 75% performance in two years "The Federal Government has approved the contracts for the reconstruction of the Apapa and Tin Can Ports, under the Western Port Rehabilitation Programme Marine and blue economy ministry records 75% performance in two years Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Port congestion, container backlogs long resolved –NSC Chief

By Steve Agbota                                      The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has dismissed recent reports of port congestion and unreturned empty containers, stating that such issues were resolved some time ago. Speaking to journalists recently, […] The post Port congestion, container backlogs long resolved –NSC Chief appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago FG should prioritise steel for sustainable blue economy –SEREC

By Steve Agbota                                      The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has urged the federal government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, to prioritise the revitalisation of Nigeria’s steel industry as a strategic step toward strengthening […] The post FG should prioritise steel for sustainable blue economy –SEREC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria Seafarers Will Remain Competitive, Globally Employable – Oyetola

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola said that the Ministry is committed to ensuring that Nigerian seafarers remain competitive and globally employable. He disclosed this at the 2025 Seafarers Day celebration titled, “My Harassment-Free Ship,” held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The minister further stated that the ministry is also actively supporting […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu Created Marine, Blue Economy Ministry To Diversify Economic Resources – Shippers’ Council

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has said the creation of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry by President Bola Tinubu was a deliberate effort to diversify Nigeria’s economic resources. This was disclosed by the executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah Pius, during a meeting with a delegation from the Niger-Delta […]

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8 d. ago NIPERA Will Regulate Maritime Sector, Protect Investments – Dr Akutah

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah, has said that the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC) transitioning to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NIPERA) would ensure regulation of the sector effectively, protect foreign and local investments and drive professionalism while locking out bad actors. He disclosed this after being conferred […]

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1 week ago Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint

Tribune Online Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint The Management of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) recently met with top officials of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, along with key stakeholders from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in Abuja. Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint Tribune Online

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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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3 w. ago NSC Revives Task Teams, Seeks Police Collaboration To Boost Enforcement

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has revived the monitoring and enforcement task teams’ activities across various locations in Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar seaports. LEADERSHIP reports that the task teams were created to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain. However, the council’s executive secretary, Dr Pius Akutah, called for the posting of […]

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3 w. ago Shippers’ Council Championing Automation To Enhance Port Efficiency – Akutah

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has disclosed that it is championing automation as a key standard to eNhance efficiency and effectiveness in the maritime sector. The council’s executive secretary, Dr Akutah Pius, disclosed this recently during a courtesy visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos. Dr Akutah, who reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment […]

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3 w. ago Single Window: Shippers’ Council Hosts Shipping Companies, To Halt N2.5trn Annual Loss

To accelerate the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) project and halt the N2.5 trillion annual loss due to the country’s lack of a functional Single Window, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) hosted shipping companies and the NSW Secretariat. LEADERSHIP reports that Nigeria is estimated to lose approximately N2.5 trillion annually due to the […]

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3 w. ago Single Window: NSC boss, Akutah champions automation of seaport terminals

Tribune Online Single Window: NSC boss, Akutah champions automation of seaport terminals The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council NSC, Dr. Akutah Pius, has called for automation of the entire port sector for optimal efficiency and effectiveness. The NSC boss made this known recently during a courtesy visit to the Lekki Deep Seaport. Dr. Akutah explained that Nigerian Shippers’ Council is championing the automation of the port […] Single Window: NSC boss, Akutah champions automation of seaport terminals Tribune Online

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4 w. ago SGF Akume visits NSC, reaffirms support for maritime sector reforms

Tribune Online SGF Akume visits NSC, reaffirms support for maritime sector reforms The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has recently paid a high-level visit to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) headquarters in Lagos, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and the development of the Marine and Blue Economy. Addressing the Council’s Management staff, Akume commended the NSC […] SGF Akume visits NSC, reaffirms support for maritime sector reforms Tribune Online

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