By Seun Ibiyemi The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, improved performance, and sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector with the signing of its 2026 Sectoral Performance Bond. The exercise, overseen by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, underscores the Federal Government’s…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to investigate allegations of systemic efforts to undermine indigenous barge operators at the nation’s seaports. The directive was issued during the 2026 First Quarter Citizens/Stakeholders’ Engagement, Sectoral Performance Review, and Ministerial Management Retreat of the Federal Ministry…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dayo Mobereola, has called on Christians to use the Easter celebration as a period of sober reflection on the core ideals of Christianity and a renewed commitment to personal and spiritual growth. In his Easter message, Mobereola emphasised that the death and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a strong warning to heads of agencies under his ministry, stressing the need for strict accountability and measurable performance outcomes. Oyetola gave the directive on Thursday in Lagos during the signing of performance bonds with heads of maritime agencies at the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for enhanced regional cooperation and increased investment in the fisheries sector across West and Central Africa. Oyetola made the call on Monday while speaking at the National Fisheries Investment Conference held in Monrovia, an event declared open by Liberian President Joseph…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria is set to deepen reforms in its maritime sector as stakeholders gather for a high-level summit aimed at unlocking the vast potential of the blue economy. The summit follows the 2025 approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of a comprehensive policy framework designed to transform Nigeria into a leading hub…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to combat emerging maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including illegal fishing, trafficking, and environmental crimes. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the EU Evaluation Mission on the Gulf…
By Seun Ibiyemi The President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Francis Bunu, has expressed concern over poor policing of waterfronts at Lagos ports, warning that rising attacks on vessels could undermine confidence in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Bunu spoke in Lagos when members of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) visited the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to suspend the implementation of its newly introduced shipping tariff, as concerns mount within Nigeria’s maritime sector over the proposed charges. In a letter dated March 23, 2026, titled “Re: Suspension of Tariff Approval” with reference number MSC/RSD/M4/044/VOL/124, the Council instructed…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and commitment to the development of younger generations. The recognition was conferred during the…
