Iran Rejects Hormuz Reopening in Ceasefire Talks
Iran has rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a ceasefire framework with the United States, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.…
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Oyetola Orders NSC to Probe Alleged Marginalisation of Local Barge Operators
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to investigate allegations of systemic efforts to undermine local barge operators at the…
French, Japanese Ships Break Hormuz Deadlock as First Crossings Signal Fragile Shift
A rare breakthrough has emerged in the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a French container vessel and a Japanese-linked LNG tanker successfully completed crossings, marking the…
Philippines Secures Assurances from Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Passage
The Philippines has joined a growing list of nations claiming to have secured guarantees from Iran for safe navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move…
Dozens Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes in Mediterranean
Tragedy has struck in the central Mediterranean Sea after a boat carrying around 105 people overturned shortly after leaving Libya, leaving more than 70 feared dead. Rescue groups Sea-Watch…
Tinubu Commissions ₦73bn Customs FOU Office in Ogun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday commissioned the newly completed ₦73 billion Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ikenne Local…
Oyetola Announces 160% Surge in Marine and Blue Economy Revenue, Links Growth to Reform Agenda
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced a remarkable 160 per cent increase in revenue generated by agencies under his Ministry, attributing the surge…
Oyetola Demands Measurable Results From Maritime Agency Heads
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a firm warning to heads of agencies under his Ministry, insisting on strict accountability and the delivery…
New National Shipping Line to Become Operational Soon, Says Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced significant progress towards the refloating of a national shipping carrier, signalling a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s…
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Oyetola: On the Crest of Maritime History
By Chima Nwana The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It…
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Port Modernisation: Repairing the Leaking Bucket of Nigeria’s Trade
By Chief Ibrahim Nasiru For decades, Nigeria’s maritime gateways-specifically the aging titans of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports have functioned less like engines of growth and more…