Adegboyega Oyetola
14 Apr
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, on Sunday, said that it would soon unveil its plans for the Inland Waterways and Coastal Services in the industry.
7 Apr
Sir: Nigerian politicians mischievously deprive the youths of the wherewithal to challenge them in order to perpetuate their hegemony over them and their continuation in power.
27 Mar
The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has urged the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to probe the activities of Ibeto Jetty and Rivers Port.
24 Mar
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated Nigeria’s commitment to preventing accidents and promoting safety on the nation’s waterways.
20 Mar
The federal government has said it is poised to provide the facilitation and advocacy required to grow vessel traffic to the Eastern ports in the country.
13 Mar
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged stakeholders to take concrete steps towards implementing actionable strategies to ensure the maritime sector generates N1.5 trillion this quarter.
28 Feb
Nigeria has secured the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) United Kingdom (UK) grant to build a seafarers recreation centre that will serve as a rallying point for in-country and regional seafarers as well as those on board vessels during port calls.
11 Feb
The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the process of shopping for the appropriate financing model for the upgrade of the country’s ports is delaying the execution of the projects, estimated at about $800m.
30 Jan
The federal government said the deployment of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered container vessels to Nigerian deep seaport is in tandem with the country's commitment to the 2023 International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO)
17 Jan
Even a year after Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State assumed office, peace is still elusive in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Different factions that contested the gubernatorial primaries in 2022 are still holding
3 Jan
Stakeholders in the maritime industry have urged the federal government to support the growth and development of local capacity to open the country’s blue economy.
21 Dec
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to assist in undertaking an urgent comprehensive repair and maintenance of all dilapidated roads leading to the ports in the country.
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