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NIMASA Graduates 492 Advanced Combat Personnel, As Deep Blue Project Builds Operational Muscle

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Thursday graduated 492 advanced combat personnel trained to operate within the Deep Blue Project,...

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Adeyanju To Oyetola : Revamping National Shipping Line Without Payment Of Disengaged Seafarers’ Will Face Hurdles

As Nigeria celebrated the 2026 Workers’ Day, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, Deputy President Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has highlighted major obstacles to relaunching a...

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Minister Directs Shippers’ Council To Probe Into Foreign Marginalization Of Local Barge Operators

Local barge operators in Nigeria's maritime sector have raised alarms over alleged deliberate efforts by foreign interests and certain terminal operators to sideline...

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Marine& Blue Economy Ministry Announces 160% Surge in 2025, Assures Stakeholders NNSL Revamping

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced a remarkable 160 per cent increase in revenue generated by agencies...

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Bayelsa Govt Describes Agge Deep Seaport As Nigeria’s Next Billion-Dollar Maritime Goldmine

By Roland Ekama The Bayelsa State government is calling on global investors to seize a "compelling commercial opportunity" in the Agge Deep Seaport...

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CRFFN Faces Major Setback Over Marine Budget Omission Wrongly Classified Under Transport Ministry

By Roland Ekama Short falling a stark warning during Tuesday's budget defense, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, highlighted...

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Oyetola Laments Over ₦10.5bn 2026 Inadequate Marine Budget

By Roland Ekama  Amid Funding Crisis Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, presented a meager ₦10.5 billion budget proposal...

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FG Issues Commendation Letters To Nine Committee Members Over Nigeria’s IMO Council Category C Victory

The Federal Government has issued commendation letters to nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful...

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MWUN Hails Oyetola’s Bold Ban On Wooden Boats To End Deadly Waterway Tragedies

The Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Honourable Adegboyega Oyetola (CON), for his decisive...

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Oyetola Inaugurates Shippers’ Council Board, Urges Accountability, Reforms

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, today, Monday 19th January 2026, formally inaugurated the Governing...