The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year. The Minister lamented that the allocation was grossly insufficient to effectively execute the ministry’s wide-ranging mandate critical to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency and food… Continue reading Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding
Category: Transportation
7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) under the Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA) held a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos,titled "Achieving a 7-Day Cargo Dwell Time," to streamline port processes to bolster the ease… Continue reading 7 Days Cargo Dwell Time :NPA Partners PEBEC, PCEC
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From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster… Continue reading From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation
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Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing
By Ada Nkong Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa'id Alkali has condemned the bombing at Al Adum Jummuat mosque, located in the Gamboru market area of Maiduguri, which took place on Wednesday 24th December, 2025. In a statement by Umar Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant Media and Publicity, the Minister described the incident as barbaric and inhumane also… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing
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Transportation Minister Taxes NRC on Railway Reforms
By Ada Nkong In a bid to increase efficiency, the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to intensify reforms across the nation’s rail network . A statement by Umar Alkali JibrilSpecial Assistant on Media and Publicity to Minister of Transportation says this follows recent public feedback, pointing to… Continue reading Transportation Minister Taxes NRC on Railway Reforms
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Dantsoho Jubilates as Nigeria Returns To IMO, Commends Oyetola
By Ada Nkong As Nigeria regains her place as a global player in the Maritime Industry, the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has celebrated the return of Nigeria into the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Nigeria was elected into Category C at the organisation's event… Continue reading Dantsoho Jubilates as Nigeria Returns To IMO, Commends Oyetola
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,Oyetola Leads Nigeria Back Into IMO Council After 14 Years Absence
Ny Ada Nkong CAPTIONMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola addressing the IMO General Assembly in London on Friday. Nigeria has been elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. This was contained in a statement on Friday, by Dr Bolaji Akinola, the Special Adviser to… Continue reading ,Oyetola Leads Nigeria Back Into IMO Council After 14 Years Absence
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China Reassures Support For Nigeria’s Port Modernisation, Automation Projects
Ada Nkong As Nigeria and China deepen Diplomatic ties, the government of the People's Republic of China has pledged to support Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to modernise and automate operations at its seaports through strong technical and diplomatic push . This was contained in a statement, signed by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine… Continue reading China Reassures Support For Nigeria’s Port Modernisation, Automation Projects
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PMAWCA 2025: Dantsoho Reiterates Need for Cooperation to Drive African Seaports Growth
By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has emphasized need for cooperation to drive collective advancement of seaports across the continent. Dantsoho who cited the interconnectedness and interdependence of African nations made this known at the closing ceremony of the 45th Annual Council of the Port Management… Continue reading PMAWCA 2025: Dantsoho Reiterates Need for Cooperation to Drive African Seaports Growth
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