Category: Maritime

The Federal Government has inaugurated a seven-member National High-Level Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of Nigeria’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme and accelerate the decarbonisation of the country’s aviation sector. The committee comprises the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister of Agriculture and Food…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Business School are exploring a partnership aimed at advancing research, innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector. The proposed collaboration was discussed during a study tour by Executive PhD and Master’s students of the UNILAG Business School to…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Government of Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime security through enhanced international cooperation, intelligence sharing and capacity building aimed at tackling emerging security threats within Nigeria’s territorial waters. The renewed partnership was announced during a meeting between the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force…

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to establish additional jetties across the country, rehabilitate existing infrastructure, and phase out unsafe boats as part of efforts to improve safety and efficiency on Nigeria’s inland waterways. Chairman of the NIWA Governing Board, Barrister Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, disclosed this during a media briefing in Lagos…