In a development that signposts readiness to maximize the gains derivable from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on 2nd July at 05:05 hours deployed its state-of-the-art marine crafts to berth the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel.The container vessel with International Maritime Organization (IMO) number 9508770 christened MV Ocean […]

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Tanzanian counterpart, the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation ,TASAC, have deepened cooperation in knowledge sharing in the areas of Flag and Port State Control, Seafarer Development and Certification, Cabotage regime implementation, Maritime Security, and digital transformation of processes among others. This was the thrust of deliberations […]

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed that staff welfare and continuous capacity development are central to achieving operational excellence at the Agency. Mobereola made this known at the inaugural Senior Management Retreat for the Agency’s operational staff, held under the theme: “One Mission, One […]

In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to facilitate international business, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority,(NPA) has embarked on clearing all the man-made obstacles along the ports’ corridor. NPA, according to sources is determined to clear the ports’ corridor of congestion, eliminate security threats, and environmental hazards […]

In a bold step to strengthen accountability, transparency, and alignment with national development priorities, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON, oversaw the formal signing of the 2025 Performance Bonds by the heads of government agencies under the Ministry.The signing of the 2025 Performance Bonds was held during the […]

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, led the official distribution of 3,500 life jackets to water transport users in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event held as part of a nationwide initiative, marked a continuation of the Federal Government’s concerted efforts to tackle recurring […]

Irked by incessant occurrence of boats’ accidents on the inland waterways resulting to several loss of lives, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, recently launched a landmark project that would witness the distribution of estimated 42,000 life jackets to enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. According to a statement […]

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, (CON), has extended warm felicitations to all maritime workers across the country as Nigeria joined the global community to mark the 2025 International Workers’ Day. A statement issued in Abuja, and signed by his Media and Communications Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola , the Minister […]

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, CON, has revealed how he battled entrenched interests to be able to end two decades of Apapa Road’s gridlock. Oyetola disclosed that it was a fierce behind-the-scenes battle that eventually led to the clearing of the Apapa gridlock, ugly development that crippled port […]

The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr Pius Akutah,MON,recently embarked on enlightenment campaign in the North-East, where he held serious interactive meeting with the stakeholders. His first port of call was the North East Zonal Directorate of the ports economic regulator, which is located in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital.Akutah was accompanied by key members […]