By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has detained four vessels in the Lagos maritime domain as part of an intensified enforcement drive targeting operators suspected of violating Nigeria’s maritime regulations and cabotage requirements. The vessels, identified as MT HOLMES, MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, JS GRATITUDE and MT BORA, were arrested during…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has been appointed by the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) to lead the development of a comprehensive regional policy on marine and blue economy, in a move aimed at strengthening maritime security, sustainable ocean governance and economic cooperation among member states. The…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has unveiled the newly gazetted Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Act, 2026, alongside the agency’s official logo, describing the development as a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen port regulation, boost investor confidence and enhance Nigeria’s maritime competitiveness. Oyetola made the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has intensified efforts to develop a globally competitive Nigerian maritime workforce through expanded seafarer training, professional certification and practical onboard experience, as part of measures to strengthen the country’s position in the global maritime industry. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Friday…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria will on Friday, October 16, 2026, commemorate World Maritime Day with a renewed call for effective policy implementation, stronger regulation and collaboration to unlock the country’s vast Blue Economy potential. The event, themed “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” will bring together key stakeholders across the maritime industry to discuss…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has held talks with Ghana’s Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, on strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat illegal fishing and promote sustainable management of fisheries resources across the West Central Gulf of Guinea. The meeting took place in Accra on…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has called for an urgent police investigation into the alleged assault and degrading treatment of a Nigerian truck driver and his motor boy at the premises of Karma Agric Feed & Foods Ltd along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The association, in a statement signed by its…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has expressed readiness to partner with Norway on satellite-based surveillance of Nigerian waters to tackle illegal fishing, protect marine resources and safeguard the livelihoods of local fishermen.** The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Monday when he received Norway’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Svein…
By Seun Ibiyemi Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi has identified exceptional customer experience as a critical driver of business growth, saying companies must build trust, demonstrate responsiveness and sustain strong relationships with customers to secure their loyalty and long-term patronage. Afolabi stated this during the 2026 Customer Service Week celebration at the company’s…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has removed the age restriction for its National Innovation Hackathon 2026, opening participation to all Nigerians aged 18 and above as it intensifies efforts to attract innovative solutions to challenges in the maritime and blue economy sectors. The agency announced the change following widespread…
