The World Bank has expressed its desire to partner with the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, so as to develop the maritime sector in line with the vision of the ministry. Leading a team of the group on a courtesy visit to the minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, the leader of the World Bank team, Ms. […]

The National Inland Waterways Authority has described the recent boat mishap in Niger state as unfortunate amidst her increasing efforts to reduce such incidents. This was contained in a preliminary statement issued on the sad event by the Authority earlier today. The management confirmed that the accident, involving a wooden boat with about 200 passengers […]

Oyetola and his methodical approach to governance: A tribute He may not be loud. That is his nature. No one can change him. Achievement responds to strategy, not rhetoric anyway. He has always excelled in every position he finds himself, including the current one as the minister of Marine and Blue Economy. His Excellency, Adegboyega […]

The Nigerian Government has reiterated the need to invest in and upgrade port facilities, focusing on capacity building to ensure Nigeria remains competitive in global seaborne trade. This was emphasized on Thursday during the 2024 World Maritime Day celebration, held in Lagos. In his keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega […]

…Urges World Leaders to Recommit to Inclusivity Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, addressed world leaders on Wednesday during the General Debate at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima called on world leaders to reaffirm their commitment to […]

… Promises to sustain Zero Piracy Incidence in Nigerian Waterways Ahead of Thursday’s World Maritime Day, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the theme for this year’s celebration, “Navigating the Future: Safety First,” as a fitting narrative for the current happenings in Nigeria with regard to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s […]

In the early hours of Sunday, tension gripped the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin, as the final collation of results for the Edo State governorship election was postponed to 10 a.m. The delay was announced following a four-hour meeting between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, INEC officials, and Deputy Inspector-General […]

… It’s a Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Maritime Future, says minister The Federal Government of Nigeria has thrown its full support behind the Bakassi Deep Seaport Integrated Project, a major infrastructural initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s maritime sector and boosting the nation’s economy. In a statement at the weekend by the minister’s spokesman, Ismail Omipidan, the […]

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, cast his vote on Saturday at Polling Unit 001, Uwessan 1, Esan Central Local Government Area. However, in Ward 1, Unit 3, Ewohinmi, located in the Edo Central Senatorial Zone, the polling unit of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo, […]

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised a series of allegations against the Barrister Hashim Abioye-led Osun State Independent Electoral Commission(OSSIEC) ranging from denying the opposition APC a level play ground for the local government council elections slated for February 22nd, 2024. It would be recalled that the OSSSIEC chairman, […]