The Federal Government has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to address emerging maritime threats, particularly illegal fishing, trafficking and environmental crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the European Union Evaluation Mission on the Gulf of Guinea Inter-regional Network (GoGIN II) Project, Minister…
* Says female workforce central to innovation, efficiency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has declared that women are now at the forefront of driving innovation, operational efficiency and long-term transformation in Nigeria’s maritime sector, as the Authority intensifies efforts to dismantle institutional barriers and deepen gender inclusion. A…
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed plans to deepen intelligence sharing and expand joint training with the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to strengthen maritime security and combat evolving threats across the country. Abbas disclosed this in Abuja while receiving the Inspector-General of Police, Ridwan Olatunji Disu,…
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, on Monday, described the official launch of Blue Economy TV (BETV) in the state as a strategic shift toward unlocking the full commercial potential of Nigeria’s marine and inland water assets. Emmanuel, who doubles as General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has unveiled a £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom that will deliver the modernisation of the country’s seaport infrastructure. The financing arrangement, secured with the backing of UK Export Finance (UKEF), will fund the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of the Apapa and Tin…
The Managing Director of the Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY), Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring safe, efficient, and timely water transportation for Lagos residents. Balogun gave the assurance at LAGFERRY’s annual thanksgiving service held in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos. Reflecting on the history of the agency, the Managing Director…
Abubakar Dantsoho, managing director (MD) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says the federal government is committed to promoting increased investor participation in port development. According to a statement on Tuesday, Dantsoho spoke at the Investopia Global Lagos Summit, where he engaged stakeholders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Lagos state government on…
