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Nigerian Navy Seeks Stronger Maritime Security Collaboration · As NIMASA Graduates 177 Trainees under the Deep Blue Project

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NIMASA DG wishes Christians a Happy Easter

NIMASA DG advocates digital transformation as catalyst for increased women participation in maritime

NIMASA Boss Praises Women in Nigeria's Maritime Sector

NIMASA Eyes Deep Blue Project Expansion, Seeks Navy’s Ongoing Support - FinancialEDGE

Following the success of its maritime security architecture known as the Deep Blue project, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of the project which impact has been felt across the Gulf of Guinea and gained global recognition, to ensure sustainability and greater impact. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made

NIMASA Launches Crackdown on Maritime Law Violators in Nigerian Waters - FinancialEDGE

As part of efforts to ensure full compliance with existing maritime laws and regulations, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced special operational enforcement code named “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance” in the Nigerian maritime domain. The directive was issued through a Marine Notice, pursuant to the Agency’s statutory mandate under the

NIMASA DG, Mobereola Felicitates with Stakeholders at Yuletide - FinancialEDGE

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated with stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry during the yuletide. Dr Mobereola who observed that the year 2025 was a good one for the industry also assured that the Agency will re-double efforts in ensuring that 2026 is

IMO Category C Victory: Dr Mobereola lauds Tinubu, Adegboyega for Nigeria’s Victory - FinancialEDGE

The members of staff of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) today hosted the Director General, Dr Dayo Mobereola and the Executive Directors to a surprise reception to commemorate Nigeria’s recent election into the Category C Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The reception, which was held in the Agency’s Boardroom and

Tragedy on Ikorodu Road: 8-Month-Old Baby, Woman Killed in Horror Crash - FinancialEDGE

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced with profound sorrow and grave solemnity, the occurrence of a ghastly and fatal road traffic collision that unfolded earlier today along Ikorodu Road, Lagos, precisely opposite Olabode House, after Anthony and before Obanikoro. Preliminary findings indicate that a red long Tata commercial bus propelled at an

PTD Flays NUPENG Over Impunity, Arrest Of NLC Chairman Rivers State Council-Alex Agwanwor - FinancialEDGE

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a critical branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has resumed a fierce attack on the union’s national leadership, calling for the immediate removal of key executives over what the drivers described as “reckless and irresponsible” actions that threaten Nigeria’s oil and gas sector industrial

NIMASA and TASAC Advance Regional Maritime Cooperation with New Partnership - FinancialEDGE

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Cooperation (TASAC) aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and supporting the growth of Africa’s maritime sector. The meeting which was held on the side lines of the IMO General Assembly, also included the endorsement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

NIMASA Appoints Iyelolu as Registrar of Ships - FinancialEDGE

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the appointment of Barrister Adenike Adeyele Iyelolu as the Registrar of Ships for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Her appointment, which is for a four-year tenure, follows the recommendation of the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

NIMASA: New Maritime Labour E‑Platform Set to Boost Competitiveness

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed confidence that the Maritime Labour E-Platform would boost the sector’s competitiveness as it hosted a workshop to s

Oyetola commends Dockworkers contributions to Nigeria’s maritime development - FinancialEDGE

In line with its commitment to ensuring improved working conditions for Nigerian dockworkers, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) have hosted the 2025 Day of the Dockworker in Lagos. Held under the theme, 'Safe Port, Safe Ship', the event

NIMASA DG Calls for Robust Port‑State Control to Ensure Safer Shipping - FinancialEDGE

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has noted that effective Port State Control (PSC) is one of the most potent tools of ensuring global safety and maintenance of environmental standards in shipping. Dr. Mobereola who said this at a 5-day Regional Train the Trainer Workshop on Port State Control

Lagride Launches Low-Cost Omni to Disrupt Korope Transport in Lagos with Safer, Smarter, and Air-Conditioned Rides for Individuals, Offices, Churches, and Communities - FinancialEDGE

Lagos’ leading smart mobility platform has launched the Lagride Omni, a low-cost, air-conditioned shared-ride service designed for offices, churches, schools, and large groups. The Omni represents a major step forward in modernising group transportation across the city, offering a safer, cleaner, and more coordinated alternative to the traditional Korope minibuses that many Lagosians use every

Nigeria’s Maritime Industry Gets a Boost as NIMASA Accredits 27 Shipyards - FinancialEDGE

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has accredited 27 registered shipyards across the country. This is in accordance with its mandate enshrined in Section 22 of the NIMASA Act, 2007, and sections 335-339 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007, which gives the Agency statutory powers to regulate, license, inspect and enforce standards for shipyard operations in

Fidelity Bank Hails Air Peace on Maiden Heathrow Flight - FinancialEDGE

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commended Air Peace for its historic inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the milestone as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON in a statement issued following the launch,

CIG Group, Owners of GAC Motors, Join Forces with Davido to Bring Afrobeats Home With The Five Alive City Tour - FinancialEDGE

One of Africa’s biggest Afrobeats artists, Davido, is bringing the sound home with the Five Alive Tour, a groundbreaking nationwide campaign across Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan and Lagos. It marks one of the first times that a member of Afrobeats’ “Big Three” is touring Nigeria at full scale, not as a stop between international

IMO Secretary-General Praises Nigeria’s Maritime Leadership and Implementation of IMO Instruments - FinancialEDGE

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO,Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), particularly the

IMO Secretary General’s Visit Reignites Nigeria’s Maritime Ambitions through Partnership - FinancialEDGE

In a visit that underscored unity of purpose and the power of collaboration, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, engaged with Nigeria’s leadership to strengthen maritime partnerships, deepen capacity, and reaffirm the country’s rising influence in global maritime affairs. His engagements, from his courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,

NIMASA Hosts 20-Nation Naval Officer Delegation, Fostering Regional Maritime Collaboration - FinancialEDGE

Naval Officers from 20 countries across the world currently on the Siren Course onboard the LHD TONNERRE have visited the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a knowledge-sharing engagement aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation. The team, led by the Defence Attaché, at the French Embassy, Colonel Stéphane Oseo explained that the visit

NIMASA Marks 2025 Customer Service Week, Emphasizing Service Excellence - FinancialEDGE

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has officially launched its 2025 Customer Service Week celebrations under the inspiring global theme, “Mission: Possible.” The Agency is leveraging this annual celebration to reaffirm its commitment to transforming customer challenges into opportunities and consistently delivering exceptional service to grow the Nigerian Maritime sector. In his remarks, the Director

President Tinubu Receives IMO Secretary-General, Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Development - FinancialEDGE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has received in audience the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), H.E. Arsenio Dominguez, in lagos. The President reiterated his administration’s commitment to developing Nigeria’s maritime sector as a viable alternative to fossil energy. He noted that the recent signing of the National Maritime Policy was a deliberate step to entrench

IMO Secretary-General Commends Nigeria’s Maritime Security Gains, Deep Blue Project, and Blue Economy Policy - FinancialEDGE

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has lauded Nigeria’s remarkable achievements in maritime security, particularly its success in recording zero piracy incidents for over three years and the groundbreaking Deep Blue Project, which he described as a model for regional cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea. Mr. Domínguez, who

Oyetola, Dominguez call for collective responsibility in preserving ocean resources - FinancialEDGE

Nigeria will join the global maritime community to commemorate the 2025 World Maritime Day scheduled to hold on Thursday September 25, 2025 in Lagos, under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, with the theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” The event is aimed at highlighting the shared responsibility of citizens