By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled advanced security assets, including surveillance technology, drones, armoured vehicles and specialised tactical equipment, to strengthen maritime security and combat piracy in Nigerian waters. The new equipment, unveiled at the 2026 Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), forms part of efforts to strengthen the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dismissed reports alleging that the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) has been converted from United States dollars to naira, insisting that the dollar-denominated component remains in dollars with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Agency described the reports, attributed to a former…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Blue Lagos Sustainability Initiative, in collaboration with the New Generation Directorate, has brought together 250 youths representing 125 riverine and coastal communities in Lagos State to discuss development challenges and seek improved access to government services. The Lagos Riverine Community Youth Leaders Dialogue, held at the Badore Ferry Terminal in Ajah,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria has called for stronger international collaboration in the maritime sector to promote safer shipping, improve operational efficiency and accelerate the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices. The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the call while representing the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Deep Blue Project has unveiled new surveillance technology, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), armoured vehicles and tactical equipment to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security operations and combat illegal activities in the country’s territorial waters. The new equipment was presented by the Chief Executive Officer of HLS International, Tal Spector, the technical partner to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to strengthen mental health support and improve the wellbeing of Nigerian seafarers and cadets. The agreement is designed to promote training, awareness and capacity building, with plans to integrate seafarers’…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Dredgers Association of Nigeria (DAN) has disowned a report alleging extortion, harassment and intimidation of dredgers and tipper operators in Lagos State, insisting that the publication was not authorised by its national leadership. The association made the clarification in a disclaimer following a report published by Linda Ikeji’s Blog and other…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive and sustainable Blue Economy, promising to channel concerns raised by women in riverine communities to relevant agencies for action. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Blue Economy, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, gave the assurance at the inaugural Riverine Women Leaders’ Dialogue 2026,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed the detention of two vessels, MT Holmes and MT Sabeak, over non-compliance with maritime regulations, clarifying that three other vessels earlier listed were not detained.** The agency said MT Fujairah Energy, JS Gratitude and MT Bora were in full compliance with the…
…Unlock Blue Economy potential By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated a multi-agency committee to organise the Nigeria Marine and Blue Economy Expo (NIMBEX), as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to attract investment and unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s maritime sector.** The expo is expected to…
