As part of efforts to ensure balanced development across the nation’s maritime gateways. the Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos,  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola stated this on Wednesday at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference, themed… Continue reading FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola
Category: ECONOMY
Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous shipping industry, declaring that there is no going back on efforts to reposition local operators for global competitiveness. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, Special Assistant Media and publicity to the… Continue reading Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping
NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic reshuffle of 56 management staff in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. In a statement signed by Bello Osagie Director public relations, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental… Continue reading NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency
Economic Diversification: Expert Underscores Role of Blue Economy Â
By Ada Nkong The need for collaboration between the government, stakeholders, and communities across Nigeria to leverage on the benefits of Blue Economy for the purpose of job creation, economic diversification and general development of the country has been underscored. Dr. Chukwudi, assistant director ,Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), made the call while… Continue reading Economic Diversification: Expert Underscores Role of Blue Economy Â
Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has noted with concern the comments made by Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities. While the Authority holds the Distinguished… Continue reading Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.
Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth
By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities for advancing port development across the continent. This follows his inauguration as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Speaking after his inauguration at the recently concluded World Ports Conference,… Continue reading Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth
NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting
By Ada Nkong The DG Nigerian Meteorological Agency,Prof. Charles Anosike says NiMet Is Committed to Leveraging AI-Powered Weather Forecasting to Strengthen Weather and Climate Information for Farmers . He made this known when the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) team, led by Imara Salas, Director, AIM for Scale Secretariat, and Mohammad Farrae,… Continue reading NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting
Meteorology: Nigeria,Morocco Move to Strengthen Collaboration
By Ada Nkong The Director General Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Prof Charles Anosike and his Moroccan counterpart Mohammed Dhkissi have dialogued on how to build on the existing relationship between the two countries in terms of meteorology. At the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Systematic Observation Financing Facility (SOFF) workshop for Peer Advisors and Implementing… Continue reading Meteorology: Nigeria,Morocco Move to Strengthen Collaboration
Let’s Make Minerals The Fulcrum of Africa’s Industrialization – Alake
By Ada Nkong The need to transform Africa into a global hub for mineral processing has been emphasized. The Minister of Solid Morals Development,Dr Dele Alake made the call at the African Mining Week in Cape Town, South Africa. "Africa’s minerals have powered industrialization elsewhere while our own economies remain under-industrialized. This paradox must end.… Continue reading Let’s Make Minerals The Fulcrum of Africa’s Industrialization – Alake
