Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), the shipping subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has awarded contracts for the construction of three new LNG carriers as part of its long-term fleet renewal and expansion strategy. In a statement released to media,…
Unlocking Nigeria’s Blue Economy Potential for Growth
Stakeholders recently converged in Abuja to explore pathways for harnessing Nigeria’s emerging marine and blue economy, a sector widely regarded as a critical frontier for sustainable growth and economic diversification. The gathering, tagged the Blue Economy Investment Summit, was organised…
Black In Marine Science Launches $50 Million Campaign to Build Global Research Institute Hub in Belize
Black In Marine Science (BIMS) will launch a $50 million global campaign on Earth Day to fund the development of a permanent BIMS Institute facility in Belize, expanding its research, training, and community infrastructure to support Black marine scientists worldwide.…
Private Rescue Mission to Free Whale Stranded off Germany Continues
Schlauchboote mit Helfern sind in der Nähe des gestrandeten Wals vor der Ostseeinsel Poel im Einsatz. Der Rücken des Wals ist mit Tüchern abgedeckt. Für den bei Wismar gestrandeten Buckelwal wurde ein neuer Rettungsversuch gestartet. Umgesetzt werden soll das Konzept…
We Have US assurances of Russian Oil Sanctions Exemption – Berlin
Berlin has received assurances from Washington that new US sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector will not apply to the German subsidiary of Rosneft, which is under trusteeship, a spokesman for Economics Minister Katherina Reiche said on Tuesday. A letter outlining…
How effective is NIMASA’s campaign against War Risk Premiums
How effective is NIMASA’s campaign against War Risk Premiums The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under its Director General, Dr Dayo Mobereola, has stated its commitment to eliminating the exorbitant and unjustifiable War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums…
NSML Wins Maritime Excellence Award, Reaffirms Commitment to Capacity Building
Photo caption: Mutiu Olayiwola (4th left), Manager Finance and Corporate Services, NSML, receives the Maritime Excellent Service Award on behalf of NSML during the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) Conference in Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Friday. NLNG Shipping and…
Oyetola Inaugurates 11-member NPA Board
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday inaugurated an 11-member Governing Board for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to strengthen its governance structure and reposition it for optimal performance. Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja,…
Heads of Marine and Blue Economy Agencies Sign 2025 Performance Bonds with Oyetola
In a bold step to strengthen accountability, transparency, and alignment with national development priorities, the Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON, today oversaw the formal signing of the 2025 Performance Bonds by the heads…
Badagry Ready for Proposed Deep Seaport – Chamber
The President of Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Mr Yahaya Oladiran Idris has posited that the proposed deep seaport in Badagry will thrive because Badagry has a lot of economic potentials that can support it. Idris made…
