Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), charging members to strengthen regulatory […]
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Enough Is Enough: Oyetola Urges States to Replace Wooden Boats After Deadly Accidents
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has renewed his call on state governments to prohibit the use of wooden boats for commercial […]
Maritime Breakthroughs: How Oyetola Rewrote Nigeria’s 20-Year Port and Blue Economy Challenges
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria’s maritime sector has entered a historic phase of renewal as a result of bold, far-reaching reforms championed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. […]
NIMASA’s Breakout Year: Global Recognition, Zero Piracy, and IMO Council Comeback
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has wrapped up 2025 on a remarkable high, posting landmark achievements that strengthened Nigeria’s maritime architecture and elevated the […]
MARAN Hails Nigeria’s ‘Triumphant Return’ to IMO Council After 14-Year Absence
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has applauded the Federal Government for securing Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, […]
Nigeria Wins IMO Category C Seat After 14 Years, Secures 116 Votes in Landmark Victory
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria has been elected into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough for the […]
Oyetola Elected FCWC Chairman, Leads Gulf of Guinea Drive for Stronger Maritime Cooperation
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the […]
Our Ocean, Our Opportunity: Nigeria Reaffirms Maritime Ambition on World Stage
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria’s maritime vision took global prominence on Thursday as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, declared the nation’s readiness to champion sustainable ocean governance […]
Oyetola Mourns Sokoto Boat Tragedy Victims, Calls for End to Wooden Boats in Nigeria’s Waterways
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area of […]
No More High-Risk Tag: Oyetola Says Nigeria Deserves End to War Risk Premiums
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has declared that the era of classifying Nigeria as a high-risk maritime zone is over, […]