ECONOMY

Abaribe, Others Laud Chika Chukwudi at Blue Economy Book Launch

Dr. Chika Chukwudi                                Author                                       A new book is drawing national attention to the vast but largely untapped economic potential buried within Nigeria’s oceans, rivers and coastal resources, arguing that the country may be sitting on trillions of dollars in overlooked wealth. Titled Blue Economy: Gateway to a Sustainable Future, the publication by maritime expert… Continue reading Abaribe, Others Laud Chika Chukwudi at Blue Economy Book Launch

LEGISLATURE · Transportation

Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents ₦10.5bn 2026 Budget, Laments Inadequate Funding

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

Transportation

Oyetola to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to United Nations Ocean Conference in France

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), scheduled to take place from June 9 to 13, 2025, in Nice, France. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, special assistant media and communications to the Minister says Oyetola will… Continue reading Oyetola to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to United Nations Ocean Conference in France