Tag: Blue Economy

FG approves ₦286bn maritime projects to boost ports, Blue economy

Aminu Imam
FG approves maritime projects

The Federal Government has approved four maritime projects worth ₦286 billion to modernise port operations and strengthen Nigeria’s blue economy. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) cleared the acquisition of pollution control vessels, pilot cutter boats, and firefighting boats, alongside the dredging of the Escravos Channel to improve navigation and maritime safety. Officials say the projects will enhance pollution control, emergency response, and efficiency in port channels across the country.

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FG proposes NIMASA, NPA to collect fees, charges in Naira, instead of Dollars

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FG proposes NIMASA, NPA

The Federal Government is proposing that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) to begin collecting charges, fees, fines and others in Naira rather than in foreign currencies. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this during a briefing at the state house, Abuja where he noted that it is part of the economic stabilisation bill to be presented by the President to the National Assembly, (NASS). According to him, the proposal is part of effort from…

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NIMASA, Blue Economy Ministry clinch presidential recognition for quality service delivery

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NIMASA, Blue Economy

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, (PEBEC), Dr Jumoke Oduwole this weekend announced the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), as the ‘Best Agency of Government in Exemplary Teamwork, Quality service delivery and Consistency‘. President Bola Ahmed Tinubus Special Adviser on PEBEC, also announced the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as the overall ‘Best Performing Ministry’ in the country. Dr. Oduwole announced that 33 operational activities of NIMASA were subjected to thorough scrutiny alongside those of 36 other Agencies of…

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‘Nigerias waters now secured for local, intl. trade’ Navy chief

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The Nigerian Navy says it has successfully secured the countrys territorial waters for local and international merchant ships to transport goods and services without fear of criminal attacks. Chief of Training and Operations, Nigeria Navy, Rear Adm. Zakariyya Muhammad, gave this indication to newsmen in Onne, Rivers, at the end of a four-day naval expedition, codenamed: Exercise Nchekwa Oshimiri 2023. The 4-day exercise, tagged: Chief of the Naval Staff 2023 Annual Sea Inspection, featured 13 warships, 88 patrol boats, two helicopters and 4,000 personnel. Muhammad said the Navy was able…

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