APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport, as Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, led a Federal Government delegation to Denmark to strengthen maritime cooperation and attract further investment into the country’s port infrastructure. The MoU, signed in Copenhagen, marks a...
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Oyetola Confirms 20 Of 92 Applications Await Approval For CVFF Disbursement
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the 12 approved Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to accelerate the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to qualified Nigerian shipowners. Oyetola said significant progress had been made in processing applications under the...
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NIMASA Enforces Nigerian Vessel Ownership, Manning For Cabotage Operations
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced enhanced enforcement of the statutory requirements for indigenous participation in Nigeria’s Cabotage trade and maritime activities. This disclosure was contained in a marine notice issued pursuant to the Agency’s statutory mandate of implementing applicable laws including the NIMASA Act 2007 and the Coastal and Inland...
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U.S Lifts 12-Year Ban On Nigerian Vessels
Oyetola said the lifting of the restriction was a strong affirmation of the progress made by Nigeria in strengthening its maritime security architecture and implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code across the country’s ports and maritime facilities.
He attributed the achievement to sustained efforts by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, through the NIMASA, in collaboration with relevant government agencies, port operators, terminal and facility operators, shipping companies and other stakeholders.
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NIMASA, Mission To Seafarers Strengthen Partnership On Seafarers’ Welfare
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and professional development of Nigerian seafarers through stronger collaboration with maritime stakeholders, including the Mission to Seafarers (MtS). NIMASA Director-General, Dr Dayo Mobereola, stated this when he received the Chairman of the Mission to Seafarers Lagos Management Committee, Chief...
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Stowaway Prevention In Nigeria: NIMASA Takes Campaign To The Grassroots
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has intensified efforts to curb stowaway incidents by taking its public awareness campaign to grassroots communities across the country. At Snake Island in Lagos, the agency engaged community leaders, youths and residents on the dangers and legal consequences of attempting to stow away on vessels. The sensitisation...
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NIMASA, Ghana Strengthen Alliance To Boost Maritime Corporation, Governance
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance, and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy across West Africa. The MoU is expected to improve maritime governance, strengthen institutional capacity, promote evidence-based...
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NIMASA Commissions Maritime Museum In Lagos
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commissioned its Museum, located at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos, marking another milestone in the preservation and promotion of Nigeria’s rich maritime heritage. Â Â Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who was represented by the...
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Oyetola Rallies West, Central African Maritime Leaders On Efficient Port State ControlÂ
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on maritime administrations across West and Central Africa to strengthen Port State Control (PSC) systems as a critical strategy for enhancing maritime safety, facilitating trade and unlocking the full potential of Africa’s Blue Economy. The Minister slmade that call at the three-day workshop...
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Stakeholders Canvass Improved Welfare, Safety, Placement For Seafarers
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for stronger protection, improved welfare and sustained investment in seafarers, recognising their indispensable role in global trade and economic growth. The call was made at the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Lagos.The event, which was held...