Nigeria strengthens its global maritime voice with a Category C seat on the IMO Council for 2026–2027
Nigeria has secured a seat in Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, marking […]
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Nigeria Strengthens Push for Seafarers’ Recognition and Maritime Workers’ Advancement
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and NIMASA, is reinforcing its advocacy for the formal designation of seafarers as key workers. Speaking at the 353rd ILO governing body session, NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasized the critical role of seafarers in global trade and supply chains. He highlighted the need for legal protection, fair labour conditions, and priority access to medical care, especially during crises. Nigeria remains at the forefront of international efforts to secure better rights and recognition for maritime professionals under ILO and IMO conventions.
NIMASA Strengthens Diplomatic Ties to Boost Global Opportunities for Nigerian Seafarers
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is taking significant steps to enhance the global employment opportunities for Nigerian-certified seafarers by strengthening diplomatic ties with key shipping nations. This strategic initiative, revealed by NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, in Lagos, aims to tackle the persistent challenges faced by Nigerian seafarers seeking employment on internationally flagged vessels.
Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea Signs Agreement on Gas Pipeline for Gulf of Guinea
On Wednesday evening in Malabo, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, strengthening their commitment to mutual development.
NIMASA and Chatham House Set to Brief UN Security Council on Gulf of Guinea Security
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and Chatham House London have agreed that the issue of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea should be raised at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) this month, emphasizing the progress made by NIMASA in combating piracy and sea robbery in the region.