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Integrated Logistics Key to Thriving Blue Economy — Oyetola

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:18:23 +0000

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has emphasised that integrated logistics systems remain essential to unlocking Nigeria’s full potential in the blue economy sector. According to him, the nation’s maritime industry cannot achieve sustainable growth or global competitiveness without seamless coordination among ports, transport infrastructure, and logistics operations. Speaking during a stakeholders’ [...]

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Ex-NIMASA DG Ade Dosunmu Stresses Blue Economy as Key to Nigeria’s Diversification

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:03:23 +0000

Nigeria’s former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has reiterated that the blue economy represents one of the most powerful and sustainable pathways for Nigeria’s economic diversification. Speaking at a maritime stakeholders’ forum in Lagos, Dosunmu urged the government to intensify its commitment to harnessing the vast opportunities [...]

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Nigeria Banks on Zero-Piracy Feat and Blue-Economy Reforms to Strengthen IMO Council Bid

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:56:10 +0000

Nigeria is intensifying its campaign to secure a seat on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, leveraging its remarkable zero-piracy record and recent policy reforms aimed at expanding the country’s blue-economy potential. Government officials, maritime regulators and industry stakeholders say the country’s renewed push reflects its determination to take on a greater leadership role in [...]

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MAN Urges Investments in Blue Economy and AI to Drive Industrialisation

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:08:17 +0000

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for robust investment in the blue economy and artificial intelligence (AI) as key strategies to accelerate industrialisation, economic diversification, and job creation in the country. The association said that tapping into Nigeria’s maritime resources and embracing advanced technologies could significantly enhance manufacturing output, expand export opportunities, and [...]

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Oyetola Says Marine and Blue Economy Poised to Overtake Oil as Nigeria’s Primary Revenue Source

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:37:12 +0000

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed that the Nigerian government is actively developing the marine and blue economy sector to become the country’s main source of income, surpassing crude oil in the near future. Speaking during a visit to the Institute of Maritime Studies at the University of Lagos, Oyetola emphasized [...]

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Permanent Secretary Warns That Nigeria’s Blue Economy Remains Grossly Underfunded

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:26:27 +0000

Nigeria’s ambitions to develop its blue economy—a sector that encompasses maritime resources, fisheries, shipping, ports, and ocean-based tourism—are being stifled by chronic underfunding, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum in Lagos, the top official lamented that despite the sector’s vast potential to contribute [...]

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Blue Economy Policy to Improve Maritime Governance, Says FG

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:18:04 +0000

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing maritime governance through the implementation of its blue economy policy. This policy aims to harness the economic potential of Nigeria’s maritime and aquatic resources while promoting sustainability, environmental protection, and effective governance within the sector. Unlocking Maritime Potential Nigeria’s blue economy policy is designed to unlock [...]

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Oyebamiji, NIWA and Blue Economy by Abiodun KOMOLAFE

Adewale Ade — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 19:48:20 +0000

From the track records of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, his appointment into the hitherto moribund National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) is well deserved. Given his pedigree, experience and previous positions, expectations are high that Oyebamiji’s good leadership style will ultimately impact inland waterways in a way to makes the [...]

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Performing Ministers: Osun Youths knock PDP and Extols Oyetola’s Virtues

Social Justice Equity — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:02:56 +0000

Osun State Youths under the aegis of Congress of Progressive Youth (COPY) has knocked the State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its poor rating of the immediate past Governor of Osun State and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola in the Federalist cabinet, saying that the PDP [...]

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Oyetola vows to develop Nigeria’s blue economy

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:06:39 +0000

Adegboyega Oyetola, the country’s new Minister of maritime and Blue Economy, took office with a promise to strengthen the administration of the country’s maritime resources so that they are used effectively. Oyetola made this announcement on his first day of work at the ministry in Abuja. He was overjoyed to have been given the opportunity [...]

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