…As serving Senators, Reps officially join Osun APC The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that there are no strangers in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, stating that the party remains one united family in the state. The immediate past governor in Osun, disclosed this on Saturday at…
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency while declaring open the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs). Represented by Deputy Director of Special Duties, Comfort Madichi, Mahmood…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been named Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 in recognition of its significant progress in enhancing safety across Nigeria’s inland waterways, including a reported 70 percent reduction in boat mishaps. The honour was presented at the 2025 award and dinner night organised by New Telegraph, held at the…
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has congratulated Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, pioneer President of the Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) and Chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, describing him as a towering figure in Nigeria’s maritime industry. In a press…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight. This assurance was given at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organised by the Agency with the theme “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in…
The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has been honoured with the “Most Media Friendly Maritime CEO” Award, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, highlighted key safety, revenue, and regulatory reforms achieved under his leadership. The award, organised by the…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year, lamenting that the allocation was grossly insufficient to effectively execute the ministry’s wide-ranging mandate critical to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency and…
The Federal Government has issued commendation letters to nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election was held on 28 November 2025 in London, where Nigeria secured a seat…
By Adeyemi David The Federal Government has commended the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, for his role in Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–2027 biennium. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, conveyed…
