“Partnerships, Enforcement key to achieving sustainable Blue Economy in Africa”— Capt. Sunday Umoren
Africa marine Environment sustainability initiative (AFMESI) is a Pan African , non Governmental organisation ( NGO) that has been pushing for clean oceans and its sustainable utilisation across Africa and beyond.… More...
NIMASA DG ,Mobereola assures global community of a robust Blue Economy growth
By Babatunde Aremu
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr Dayo Mobereola has assured the international community of the commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Atlantic region which should be explored in a sustainable manner for the benefits of all the countries in the region.… More...
Executive Director operations and Technical, Tantita security services, Capt. Warredi bags AFEMSI Extraordinary Ambassador Award
By Babatunde Aremu
The Executive Director, operations & Technical, Tantita security services Limited, Capt. WaredI Enisuoh and Tantita security services limited was on Tuesday in Lagos conferred with AFEMSI Extraordinary Ambassador Award in recognition of their contributions to the Marine and Blue Economy sector in Nigeria
Captain Enisuoh was conferred with the Award after delivering a key note address on the theme: Achieving Blue Growth in a changing climate ( integrating the coastal communities) at a 2- day workshop organised by AFEMSI in Lagos,
He advised the theme of the paper he advised the Federal Government to invest in Carbon credits so as to attract sustainable development in the Marine and Blue Economy sector..… More...
Oyetola, Mobereola for 2024 World Maritime Day in Lagos
By Babatunde Aremu
Nigeria is set to join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Maritime Day with the theme “Navigating the Future: Safety First”.
Speaking ahead of the event, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that its agencies operate in accordance with globally recognized standards.… More...
Oyetola, Mobereola for 2024 World Maritime Day in Lagos
By Babatunde Aremu
Nigeria is set to join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Maritime Day with the theme “Navigating the Future: Safety First”.
Speaking ahead of the event, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that its agencies operate in accordance with globally recognized standards.… More...
A Maritime expert, Capt. Konni Duniya has said that there will be a shortfall of 96,000 Seafarers by 2026 in Nigeria’s Maritime sector even as others say Nigeria should float a National Carrier and make it compulsory for public and private ship owners to employ qualified Nigerian Seafarers.… More...
Oyetola, Mobereola promises continued partnership with private sector in harnessing Blue Economy potentials
By Babatunde Aremu
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that the Ministry, in collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), is fully committed to promoting partnerships with industry players, driving innovation, and championing sustainability.… More...
MAN Lecture: Expect shortage of ninety -six thousand Seafarers in 2026–Expert warns
A shortfall of ninety- six thousand Seafarers would be experienced in Nigeria’s Maritime sector in the year 2026.
Maritime Expert, Capt Konni Duniya disclosed this in a paper presented at the 2024 Lecture Series of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron, titled: “Addressing Human and Institutional Capacity Development in Nigeria’s Maritime Sector Through Stakeholders Partnership
She expressed concern that the country will suffer huge shortage of adequate and competent seafarers in the coming years if the manpower Gap created as a result of war, retirement and disruptions in the sector Is not urgently addressed.… More...
CP Ibrahim Makaiba assumes office as Commissioner of Police ,Ports Authority ( Western command)
As part of the ongoing reorganisation in the Nigeria Police Force , CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba has assumed office as 32nd Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, Apapa, Lagos.… More...
CP Ibrahim Makaiba assumes office as Commissioner of Police ,Ports Authority ( Western command)
As part of the ongoing reorganisation in the Nigeria Police Force , CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba has assumed office as 32nd Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, Apapa, Lagos.… More...