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Seafarers vital to Nigeria's economic growth'
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (468+ words) Former Nigerian Chapter President of the African Shipowners Association, Captain Ladi Olubowale Olubowale made this known in a document obtained by The PUNCH over the weekend ahead of the 2026 Day of the Seafarer, scheduled for 25 June and themed, "Carrying World…...
Nigeria faces critical ocean governance test ahead of Kenya summit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1307+ words) As world leaders, policymakers, scientists, and environmental advocates prepare to gather in Mombasa, Kenya, for the 11th Our Ocean Conference, Nigeria is coming under increasing pressure to align its growing blue-economy ambitions with the realities facing millions of people living along…...
Hydrography vital for Nigeria's maritime safety, blue economy " Hydrographer
1+ week, 1+ day ago (534+ words) The Hydrographer of the Federation, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi The Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, has said modern hydrography…...
W'Bank ranks Apapa, Tin Can ports among top performers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) Nigeria's Tin Can Island Port and Lagos Port Complex in Apapa have been ranked among the world's top 20 most improved container ports over the past five years, according to the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index 2025. The World Bank, in…...
NIMASA strengthens maritime security amid regional hub push
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (943+ words) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has added 177 new members to the Deep Blue Maritime Security Unit as the country intensifies efforts to dominate West African shipping, writes FELIX OLOYEDE After the team secured the vessel, another helicopter arrived…...
Lekki Port Phase 2 begins soon " Sanwo-Olu
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (442+ words) The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that development work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, reinforcing the state's ambition to deepen its position as West Africa's leading maritime and logistics hub. According to…...
Lagos to begin Lekki Port Phase two development soon " Sanwo-Olu
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (380+ words) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Credit: X | Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that development work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Deep Sea Port will commence soon, a move aimed at strengthening Lagos State's position as West…...
MAPOLY alumni honour MKO, commit to June 12 ideals
2+ week, 1+ day ago (430+ words) The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni Association has commemorated Nigeria's Democracy Day by paying tribute to the late Chief MKO Abiola and reaffirming its commitment to the values of service, democracy and social responsibility that he championed. In a statement issued…...
FG eyes "59m EU ocean programme funding boost
2+ week, 3+ day ago (654+ words) File: Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola Nigeria has expressed readiness to leverage the "59m West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme as part of intensified efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and strengthen the sustainable management of its…...
Committee renews call for Nigerian Coast Guard to boost maritime security
2+ week, 5+ day ago (283+ words) The Provisional Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) on Friday renewed its call for a dedicated Coast Guard to strengthen maritime security and economic protection. In a statement, PC-NCG Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Noah Ichaba, described the Coast…...