Dockworkers under the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have threatened to shut down port operations across the country next week over the failure of terminal operators to commence negotiations on a new National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) agreement. The workers expressed growing frustration over what they described as persistent delays by terminal operators in…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has partnered with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to strengthen mental health awareness and improve the overall wellbeing of Nigerian seafarers and maritime cadets. The partnership was formalised on Monday through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the opening of a three-day Seafarers’…
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is expanding the use of satellite imagery and remote sensing technology to monitor waterways, detect illegal construction and identify changes along canals and other water bodies. The initiative is aimed at strengthening water management, improving the detection of encroachments and enabling authorities to respond more efficiently to potential…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has unveiled fresh details of its €410 million Omi Eko Project, a landmark waterways transportation initiative that will deliver 25 modern terminals and jetties, introduce 78 electric ferries and deploy Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to create a fully integrated multimodal transport network across the state. Speaking at the…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the organising committee for the Nigeria Marine and Blue Economy Expo (NIMBEX), an initiative aimed at attracting investment and unlocking opportunities across Nigeria’s maritime sector. The expo is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, industry leaders, financial institutions and technology companies to explore…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA Lagos The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to transform the state’s water transportation system with the maiden stakeholder engagement on the €410 million Omi Eko Project, aimed at fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of the ambitious initiative. The engagement brought together key stakeholders from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to diversifying the state’s economy beyond oil and gas through strategic investments in maritime infrastructure, aviation, hospitality, industrial development and other critical sectors. The government said the ongoing infrastructure projects were designed to attract private investment, create employment opportunities for youths, boost internally generated revenue and…
