By Chika Chukwudi The long-anticipated disbursement of Nigeria’s Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) marks a defining moment for the nation’s maritime sector. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the release of the fund signals more than policy execution it reflects a strategic effort to reposition Nigeria as a formidable maritime nation by empowering indigenous…
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 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 Yinka Oduntan The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has stepped up political consultations across Osun State to rally support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Oyetola, who leads the APC in the state, convened strategic meetings with party elders, serving and former legislators, support…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at the monarch’s palace in Ibadan, Oyo State. The visit provided an opportunity for the minister to pay homage to the revered traditional ruler and elder statesman while holding…
By Adeyemi David The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has explained why the party has thrown its full support behind the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Oyetola had on February 14 led the Osun APC…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, with the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime human capital and institutional capacity. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, the Director General…
By Chika Chukwudi Author of Blue Economy: Gateway to a Sustainable Future and a Staff of the (Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA) At a time when Nigeria is urgently seeking sustainable pathways to economic stability, poverty reduction, and mass job creation, it has become increasingly clear that the nation must rethink its development…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, received the newly appointed Tunji Disu in Abuja on Thursday, congratulating him on his appointment and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the Nigeria Police Force effectively. “I warmly congratulate you on your appointment as Inspector-General of Police,” Dr. Oyetola…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has pledged its commitment to provide the regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement required to successfully develop and implement a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonization in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement made available to BusinessPointer by the Deputy Director/Head,…
