February 4, 2026

MARITIME

Expert wants NIMASA to step up capacity building , prevent impending Shortfall of Seafarers in two Years

By Babatunde Aremu

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

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

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)

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)

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 Makaibaassumes office as Commissioner of Police ,Ports Authority ( Western command)

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...

Nigeria Customs service to Partner with SMEDAN to Ease Cross-Border Trade

Nigeria Customs service to Partner with SMEDAN to Ease Cross-Border Trade

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans that it will partner with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost trade, encourage local production and ease Cross-border trade.… More...