A former House of representative member and climate change advocate, Sam Onuigbo, has described blue economy as a critical pathway to Nigeria’s sustainable development. He also said blue economy offers the country opportunity for diversification and climate resilience, urging policymakers to fully mainstream climate action across all sectors of nationalContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole A Don, Prof. Jinadu Adele, on Tuesday underscored the need for inclusive governance in Nigeria, saying that it remained the only pathway to national development. Adele urged government at all levels to prioritise public interest in their policies and programmes, especially with regards to the localContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, says Africa’s contributions are crucial in shaping global shipping policies, with 90 per cent of the continent’s trade being seaborne. Oyetola said this on Tuesday in Abuja, during the African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation. The two-dayContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources remain largely untapped, in spite of their enormous potential in the blue economy. Analysts argue that, if properly harnessed, the sector could drive substantial economic growth and sustainability. They believe Nigeria standsContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says there is need to strengthen the collaboration between the ministry and the Nigerian Navy in safeguarding Nigerian maritime space as it is done in other climes. Oyetola made this submission on Thursday in Abuja at the SenateContinue Reading
