Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the approval on Sunday, describing it as another major step in the Federal Government's programme to transform Nigeria's maritime infrastructure.

Nigerian vessels sailing to the United States will no longer face the additional security measures, inspections and documentation that had applied for more than a decade. The decision is projected to reduce shipping costs, improve vessel turnaround time,...