Category: Maritime
Ogun Coastal Highway Section To Be Completed In 2026 As Deep Sea Port Project Gains Momentum
The Ogun State Government has announced that the 28-kilometre stretch of the Federal Government’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway passing through the state will be completed before the end of 2026, a development expected to accelerate the growth of the proposed Ogun Deep Sea Port and other maritime investments along the coastline. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this…
Iran, Oman Disagree Over IMO-Backed Plan To Evacuate Ships From Gulf Amid Rising Tensions
Tensions have emerged between Iran and Oman over an International Maritime Organisation (IMO)-supported plan aimed at facilitating the safe exit of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf amid heightened regional security concerns. The disagreement surfaced as the first vessels participating in the coordinated evacuation arrangement successfully navigated through an Omani-designated coastal route and moved towards…
Citibank Eyes Nigeria’s Blue Economy Opportunities As Oyetola Woos Global Investors
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to attracting global investments into Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, engaged a delegation from Citibank on opportunities in the sector. Oyetola, during a courtesy visit by the Citibank delegation led by the bank’s Sub-Cluster and Banking Head…
Police, Chinese Consulate Strengthen Partnership To Enhance Maritime Security In Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force, through the Ports Authority Police Western Command, has commenced efforts to deepen collaboration with the Chinese business community and diplomatic authorities to improve security along Nigeria’s maritime corridors. The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police Western Command, Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Consul General of…
FG Urged To Invest in Seafarers’ Development
The Federal Government has been urged to establish a comprehensive National Seafarers Development Strategy aimed at strengthening maritime education, sea-time training, certification, welfare and leadership development in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The call was made by Ambassador Ladi Olubowale, United Kingdom Ambassador of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), as part of activities marking…
PTML Unveils $50m Investment Plan To Expand Lagos Port Operations
PTML Unveils $50m Investment Plan To Expand Lagos Port Operations Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), a subsidiary of the Grimaldi Group, has announced plans to invest $50 million in expanding its terminal facilities at the Tin Can Island Port Complex, Lagos. The proposed investment is aimed at upgrading port infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, increasing…
Eno Tasks Navy On Stronger Maritime Security For Blue Economy Growth
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on the Nigerian Navy to intensify surveillance of the nation’s waterways to tackle maritime crimes and protect economic activities in coastal communities. The governor made the call while receiving participants of the Naval Warfare Course 10 during their operational study tour of Akwa Ibom State. Represented…
Bayelsa To Establish Waterways Agency, Warns Against Illegal Black Sand Mining
Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to establish a waterways regulatory agency following the Supreme Court judgment affirming the state’s authority over activities conducted on its waterways. Governor Douye Diri disclosed this during the 189th meeting of the State Executive Council at the Government House, Yenagoa, where he said the move was aimed at regulating…
