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Lagos advances economic planning, blue economy transition at 2025 roundtable
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (516+ words) December 9, 2025 by Zainab Olufemi The Lagos State Government has reinforced its strategic economic planning framework with the hosting of the 3rd Economic Roundtable, convened to refine policy direction and unlock emerging sectors for inclusive and sustainable growth. The event, held in…...
Lagos targets water transport reform for economic boost
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (536+ words) July 14, 2025 by Afiong Edemumoh Lagos State Government has established a dedicated Office of Marine and Blue Economy to fully align with the country's 10-Year National Blue Economy Policy and drive effective implementation of water-based development initiatives at the subnational level....
Lagos backs BETV to drive blue economy growth
4+ week, 10+ min ago (1096+ words) March 24, 2026 by The Nation Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, yesterday, described the official launch of Blue Economy TV (BETV) in the state as a strategic shift toward unlocking the full commercial potential of…...
Lagos backs BETV to drive maritime trade, Blue Economy growth
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1030+ words) March 23, 2026 by The Nation The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, on Monday, described the official launch of Blue Economy TV (BETV) in the state as a strategic shift toward unlocking the full commercial…...
Blue Economy key to Nigeria's sustainable growth'
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (466+ words) December 16, 2025 by Afiong Edemumoh Nigeria must urgently pivot from crude oil dependence to fully harness its vast maritime resources if it hopes to achieve sustainable growth, improve public health and create millions of jobs, maritime experts have said. At a…...
Group calls for urgent reforms in maritime industry
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) October 7, 2025 by Afiong Edemumoh Sea Empowerment and Research Center (SEREC) has warned that the country's maritime sector could mirror the "mistakes" of its oil industry if urgent reforms are not implemented to strengthen governance, industrial capacity, and trade competitiveness. Head…...
NIMASA DG: Zero piracy, IMO seat drives maritime sector gains
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (317+ words) December 24, 2025 by Afiong Edemumoh Nigeria's maritime sector closed 2025 on a high note, buoyed by a full year without piracy incidents, new international treaty commitments, and the country's election into the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, Category C, The Nigerian Maritime…...
Zero piracy, IMO seat drive maritime sector, says NIMASA
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (405+ words) December 25, 2025 by Afiong Edemumoh The country's maritime sector closed 2025 on a strong footing, buoyed by a full year without piracy incidents, fresh international treaty commitments and Nigeria's election into the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, Category C, the Nigerian Maritime…...
Maritime industry records zero piracy, export growth in 2025
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (521+ words) December 31, 2025 by Afiong Edemumoh Nigeria's maritime sector achieved zero piracy incidents, a 1015 per cent improvement in ship turnaround times, and double-digit export growth in non-oil segments in 2025. However, stakeholders caution that persistent cargo dwell times of 1018 days and operational costs…...
Delta moves to set up marine ministry, eyes investment in blue economy
1+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) April 11, 2026 by Simon Utebor, Asaba The Delta State government has announced that it is taking steps to establish a dedicated ministry for marine and blue economy to harness its coastal resources and drive economic growth. Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme disclosed…...