Category: Maritime

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare, working conditions and professional development of Nigerian seafarers through stronger collaboration with key maritime stakeholders, including the Mission to Seafarers (MtS). R-L: Executive Director, Operation, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Engr. Fatai Adeyemi; making…

By Seun Ibiyemi The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to increase the supply of life jackets for boat operators, describing inadequate safety equipment as one of the most pressing challenges confronting water transportation across the country. The appeal was made…

By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has commenced payment of the counterpart funding required to unlock a £746 million UK-backed loan for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s long-awaited port modernisation programme. Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this during…

By Seun Ibiyemi Wema Bank Plc recorded a 50.1 per cent increase in profit after tax (PAT) to N131.4 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in interest income and an expanding loan portfolio, despite the expected impact of its enlarged share capital following recapitalisation. The bank’s unaudited financial results for…

By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed that Nigerian youths will play a central role in driving the country’s Marine and Blue Economy agenda, declaring that Nigeria’s ambition to become Africa’s “Blue Giant” depends on the active participation of the younger generation. Mobereola made…

By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified its campaign on marine safety and environmental protection in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sensitising waterfront communities on safe navigation and the need to protect the nation’s inland waterways as the rainy season reaches its peak. The awareness campaign, organised by the NIWA Abuja…

By Seun Ibiyemi A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has urged shipping companies and maritime stakeholders to embrace decarbonisation and green maritime practices, describing them as critical drivers of competitiveness, profitability and long-term sustainability rather than mere regulatory obligations. Peterside, a maritime regulation and compliance expert,…

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing maritime decarbonisation, promoting green shipping practices, and strengthening marine environmental protection as part of efforts to build a sustainable maritime industry in line with global environmental standards. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, gave the assurance…

By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged the judiciary to prepare for a new generation of maritime disputes arising from autonomous vessels, digital shipping systems and the global transition to cleaner maritime transport. Oyetola made the call on Wednesday while delivering the keynote address at the opening…

By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has pledged to deepen its collaboration with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) as part of efforts to improve safety and reduce boat accidents across the country’s inland waterways. The Acting Managing Director of NIWA, Malam Umar Yusuf Girei, gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving…