The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said it is closely monitoring the crude oil spill incident which took place during loading operations in Egina on 15th November at about 6:30am. According to a statement on Wednesday by its Assistant Director for Public Relations, Mr. Edward Osagie, NIMASA said it is working closely with the National Oil Spill Detection and …

The maiden edition of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN’s) annual lecture is set to focus on maritime safety. Earlier scheduled for 21st November, the MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL) will now take place on Wednesday, 29th November 2023. According to a statement by the association’s President, Mr. Godfrey Bivbiere, the lecture, whose theme is ‘Maritime Security: Emerging Threats …

Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola yesterday unveiled his ministry’s plan to generate $20 billion and create two million jobs annually. He said the goal would be achieved through strategic development within the maritime sector. The minister also spoke of a four-year plan to transform the Marine and Blue Economy sector into a significant contributor to the nation’s economy, …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has said that the collaboration with the Nigerian Navy has played a key role in the achievements of his administration in terms of maritime security in Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea. He also described the oil rich Tongeji Island between Nigeria and Benin …

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) – Maritime Branch, have rejected the National Assembly’s recent push to pass the controversial Port and Harbour Bill. The Bill, which seeks to repeal the Act that sets up the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), will fuel insecurity in the country, …

A campaign for the use of mooring ropes that can withstand any weather condition has begun by a marine and investment services firm. According to the company, the importance of ropes to maritime and shipping agencies cannot be overemphasised in an ideal business environment. Apoi Investment Nigeria Limited, which deals in the procurement of trading and general supply of mooring ropes, …

The British and the United States governments have expressed their readiness to partner the Federal Government to develop the newly created Marine and Blue Economy ministry. Both governments said the partnership would boost Nigeria’s growth. The representatives of the countries stated this yesterday in Abuja during their separate meetings with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The …

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has declared the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as the best Federal Government agency in Digital Transformation. BPSR’s Director General, Mr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, who conveyed the presidential award to NIMASA management, also announced that its DG/CEO NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh has been nominated to receive the distinguished GovTech Trailblazers award …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has said that the agency is set to reopen the Lokoja office, as part of efforts towards harnessing the blue economy, enhancing collaboration, while also promoting research and development. Playing host to the Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Mallam Usman …

Stakeholders under the aegis of Women in Maritime Africa (WIMA) have called for a reduction in the cost of doing business at the nation’s seaports from the minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. Speaking to journalists over the weekend, during a press conference themed, ‘The Marine & Blue Economy ministry-A call for heedfulness,’ chairman of WIMA, Rollen Macfoy, …