THE Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, said that Africa can unlock the potential of the energy sector and drive energy security, transition and economic prosperity by embracing partnerships, technological innovation and sustainable financing.
Speaking at a ministerial panel session on “Navigating the new energy world order: Security, Transition and Finance” at the just-concluded 7th Nigerian International Energy Summit in Abuja, Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC)and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr.… Read the rest
On February 27-28, 2024, Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, became the focal point for pivotal discussions between U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and the Nigerian Navy. These high-level talks, steered by Adm. Stuart Munsch and Rear Adm. Zakariyyah Muhammad, zeroed in on enhancing capabilities, maritime domain awareness, and fostering stronger bilateral maritime ties. The engagement underscored the Nigerian Navy’s crucial role in safeguarding maritime security across Africa, particularly in the battle against piracy and unlawful maritime activities in the Gulf of Guinea.… Read the rest
The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Wednesday handed over the ultra-modern complex housing the Institute of Marine and Transport Technology to the management of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Dr.Bashir Jamoh, Director General of NIMASA said the building which is a donation from his Agency to the University, was the initiative of previous leadership of the Agency, but that on assumption as the Director General, he saw the need to review and commence the project.… Read the rest
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria said it will join the two-day nationwide protest being organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress.
This was contained in a statement on Monday by the Head of Media, MWUN, Kennedy Ikemefuna.
Ikemefuna said the move was necessary following the directive of NLC that its affiliate members across the nation should strictly comply.
The PUNCH reported that on February 16, the NLC announced the nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday over the alleged government’s failure to implement agreements reached between both parties on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.… Read the rest
The International Transport Workers’ Federation UK (ITF-UK) said it has approved a grant to the Nigerian Maritime Industry through the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, (MWUN) for the construction of a Seafarers Recreation Centre in Lagos State.
The Head, ITF Seafarers Trust Fund, Katie Higginbottom, revealed this during a meeting with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; DG NIMASA, Dr.… Read the rest
The United States Coast Guard USCG, has offered Nigeria a three-year plan to work with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA for the removal of the Condition of Entry (CoE), placed on American-bound vessels from Nigeria.
Cdr. Juliet Hudson at the USCG headquarters in Washington DC disclosed this during a peer review visit by a delegation from NIMASA. Hudson announced a bi-annual assessment of compliance level with ISPS implementation at Nigerian Ports working with NIMASA.… Read the rest
The minister said the blue economy had always been there, but not as structured as to generate the kind of revenue a maritime nation like Nigeria should be earning.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said this at the inauguration of seven patrol boats by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos on Thursday.… Read the rest
The Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill 2023 has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The Bill seeks to repeal the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Act Cap N133 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), and enact the Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act.
Presenting the Bill at the House of Representatives, the Chairman, House Committee on Shipping Services, Abdussamad Dasuki, said that the government made the Nigerian Shippers’ Council the Port Economic Regulator in 2015.… Read the rest
The Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration (NIMASA) has initiated the preparatory phase for deploying the modular floating dock at Apapa Continental Shipyard.
Bashir Jamoh, the director-general, made this announcement in a statement released on Wednesday, February 14, in Lagos.
He said that the installation preparations are underway for the heavy 50-ton cylindrical spuds, which will serve as anchors for the dock.… Read the rest
The Federal Government is working towards the re-establishment of a National Shipping Line through a strategic Public Private Partnership arrangement, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola has said.
The minister also noted that the government has created a roadmap towards a sustainable blue economy.
Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ roundtable engagement on advancing sustainable development in Nigeria’s marine and blue economy, Oyetola explained that the roadmap will advance the industry’s potential, promote sustainable blue economy investments, and ensure global competitiveness within the sector.… Read the rest