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Minister Pledges Maritime Safety Reforms After Spate of Boat Accidents

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:15:09 +0000

In the wake of several deadly boat accidents across Nigeria’s waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to implement sweeping reforms aimed at improving maritime safety and preventing further tragedies. Speaking during a high-level stakeholder meeting in Abuja, the minister expressed deep concern over the increasing number of boat mishaps, [...]

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Four Dead In Boat Mishap

David Folami — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:20:53 +0000

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says four passengers lost their lives in another boat mishap in Lagos on Saturday morning. According to NEMA, the accident occurred at Badore in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state at about 10.00 a.m. The South-West spokesman for the agency, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, disclosed this on Saturday in [...]

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Boat filled with refugees sinks off Libyan coast

AMA — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:47:01 +0000

A boat reportedly packed with people from Africa and South Asia bound for Italy has sunk off the Libyan coast, raising fears that dozens have died. A security official in the western Libyan town of Zuwarah, from where the overcrowded boat had set off, said on Thursday there had around 400 people on board. Many [...]

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Niger Boat Mishap Claims 11 Lives

Wale Adebayo — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 23:15:35 +0000

The Niger State Disaster Management Agency has confirmed the death of 11 persons in a boat mishap between Garafini-Kodo and Garafini riverine area of Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The Special Adviser to the governor in charge of the agency, Alhaji Mohammed Shaba, told journalists on Tuesday in Minna that the accident occurred [...]

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The Boat Race – slick, sponsored but still amateur

Adewale A. — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 09:28:47 +0000

The 160th Boat Race between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge takes place on the River Thames in London on Sunday, an event rich in tradition -- and well-worn accusations of professionalism. The Light Blues of Cambridge and the Dark Blues of…

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3 Feared Dead, 7 Lives Saved As Boat Capsizes

David Folami — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:39:08 +0000

Three nigerians were feared dead after the motor boat on which they were riding from Tincan Island Port to Ojo area of Lagos capsized Thursday at about 8.30 pm while returning from their place of work. . A passenger by name Peter, said that the incident occurred when the operator of the boat tried to [...]

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NEMA Rescues Three From A ‘Turned Upside Down Boat’ In Lagos State

David Folami — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:32:51 +0000

3 individuals have been rescued from a boat which capsized at Ogogoro village, Boulos, Navy Town, Apapa, Lagos, on Friday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said. . This information is contained in a statement issued by NEMA in Lagos. . It stated that the three persons included a child, a woman and the boat [...]

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Senior Officer, Crew Boat Marketing Job at a Marine Services Company in Nigeria

Adewale A. — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:38:00 +0000

Job Title: Senior Officer, Crew Boat Marketing Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Marine Services Duties & Responsibilities: The responsibilities for this role is as summarized below: • Assist in contract tendering • Responsible for market intelligence and analysis of the Nigerian market for the crew boat segment • Timely preparation and submission of Tenders and Offers [...]

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