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Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to accelerate national fish production and close Nigeria’s estimated 2.2 million metric tonne supply gap through a coordinated policy roadmap. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola Special Assistant to the Minister… Continue reading Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

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FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

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

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Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola,  has congratulated  Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and… Continue reading Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President

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Oyetola Vows Commits to End Boat Mishaps, Receives Committee  Report

CAPTIONMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola (middle) receiving the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria from the Committee Chairman and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, in Abuja on Friday 1st August 2025. In furtherance of the  objective of ending… Continue reading Oyetola Vows Commits to End Boat Mishaps, Receives Committee  Report

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Newly Approved National Marine and Blue Economy Policy:  Oyetola Hails FEC

By Ada Nkong Minister for Marine and Blue Economy,Adegboyega Oyetola says FEC approval of the Marine and Blue Economy policy will lead to sustainable prosperity for Nigeria. Nigeria  took a bold step toward unlocking the full potential of its marine and coastal resources as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, May 5, 2025, approved… Continue reading Newly Approved National Marine and Blue Economy Policy:  Oyetola Hails FEC

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FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

By Ada Nkong The need to establish Marine infrastructure as well as a strong policy framework to drive Nigeria's Marine and Blue economy has been emphasized.The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this at the executive validation workshop on the national policy on Marine and Blue economy in Abuja . The ministry… Continue reading FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

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Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard

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