By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola says there is a need for a dedicated security force to safeguard Nigeria's Maritime resources as a pathway to maximizing the economic gains from the blue economy. Oyetola stated this at the public hearing organized by the Senate committee on Maritime and Blue… Continue reading Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard
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Oyetola Commiserates With Kogi State Government and Affected Families of Boat Accident in Kupa South LGA, Kogi State.
……Reinforces the importance of complying with NIWA's Waterways Transportation Code. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with the Kogi State government and the families and victims involved in the recent tragic boat accident that occurred in the Kupa Ebbe Village, Kupa South Local Government area of Kogi State, during the… Continue reading Oyetola Commiserates With Kogi State Government and Affected Families of Boat Accident in Kupa South LGA, Kogi State.
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FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy
By Ada Nkong Dr Adegboyega Oyetola Minister Marine and Blue Economy Nigeria has achieved notable progress in maritime governance, including the ratification and domestication of international protocols and conventions.The minister of Marine and Blue economy Dr Adegboyega Oyetola made this assertion at the validation workshop on development of national policy for the marine and Blue… Continue reading FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy
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Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it is working to end ticket racketeering on Warri-Itakpe rail corridor. A statement signed by Engineer Sanni Abdulganiyu the Coordinator of Warri Itakpe Train Service says it is stepping up monitoring and any staff found culpable will be punished accordingly . See full statement below: The management… Continue reading Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices
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Air peace 10th Anniversary: FG Commends Airline Resilience, Assures Ease of Doing Business
By Ada Nkong As Air Peace celebrates its tenth anniversary, Vice-president Shettima Kazim has commended the company and the CEO Allen Onyema for resilience, innovation and resilience in the sector. The Vice-President who was represented by minister of transportation Sa'id Alkali said Allen Onyema had flown the Nigerian flag beyond expectation. "We are here, first… Continue reading Air peace 10th Anniversary: FG Commends Airline Resilience, Assures Ease of Doing Business
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Public Private Partnership Model- A necessity for Maritime Infrastructural development in Nigeria – Mobereola
By Ada Nkong Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (left), with the Director General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Concession, ICRC, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh during a courtesy visit by the ICRC management to the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos. We are ready to Partner NIMASA to Develop the Maritime Sector –… Continue reading Public Private Partnership Model- A necessity for Maritime Infrastructural development in Nigeria – Mobereola
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Ports Concessioning :Marine And Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP ModelsÂ
By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as part of efforts to restructure, transform and improve efficiency within the nations ports has indicated resolve to partner with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) in identifying world best practices and also identifying the appropriate Public and… Continue reading Ports Concessioning :Marine And Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP ModelsÂ
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BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo , has commenced high-level discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, special assistant communications to the minister says… Continue reading BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks
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Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has disclosed that a lot of governors are investing in the rail sector, from Lagos to Plateau, and even that of Kaduna, he noted that they have all indicated their interest in expanding railways in their states. The Minister made this known Friday while on an inspection… Continue reading Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest
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