Category: Maritime
FG, Maritime Stakeholders Push For Green Port Investments Worth N450bn
The Federal Government and key stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have intensified efforts to attract investments in green port infrastructure and sustainable operations, with a proposed energy transition programme expected to mobilise more than N450 billion in public and private sector funding. According to a policy bulletin by the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC),…
Boat Operators Seek Soft Loans As FG Approves N14.6bn For Ferry Acquisition
Boat operators have called for increased government support and access to soft loans to strengthen water transportation services, following the Federal Government’s approval of N14.6 billion for the procurement of modern boats and ferries. The funding, approved through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is aimed at enhancing passenger and cargo transportation, particularly in…
Truckers’ Failure To Utilise Transit Parks Worsens Port Congestion
There are growing concerns over the continuous underutilisation of approved truck transit parks at the Lagos port access roads by truck operators, contributing to the persistent traffic congestion across the country’s maritime corridor. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) introduced the Electronic Truck Call-Up System (ETO) in 2021 and designated several transit parks and pre-gates for…
LASWA Commences Practical Training For Ferry Safety Professionals
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has launched the practical phase of its Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP), aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of maritime safety professionals and improving ferry operations across Lagos waterways. The inaugural hands-on training session was held at the Caverton Marine Ferry Building Facility in Badore, Ajah, marking a transition…
Oyetola Seeks €59m EU Support To Tackle Illegal Fishing In Nigerian Waters
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to strengthen efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improve the sustainable management of marine resources. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to…
Defence Minister Reiterates Commitment To Maritime Security, Blue Economy
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening maritime security and advancing Nigeria’s blue economy through sustained support for the Nigerian Navy. He pledged continued investment in the resources, capabilities and enabling environment required to build a technologically advanced, interconnected and globally respected naval force capable of…
