The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, has sustained partnerships with international professional bodies to ensure that its cadets obtain professional registration with recognised institutions, strengthening their credentials and opportunities in the global maritime industry.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this on Thursday at the 2026 graduation ceremony of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom State, where 314 cadets graduated.
The partnership, which followed a reciprocal visit by a Liberian maritime delegation to the academy on Tuesday, is expected to deepen cooperation between Nigeria and Liberia in maritime training, knowledge sharing, seafarer development and employment opportunities.
May 18, (THEWILL) — As the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) hosts its annual hybrid event at its London headquarters to advance gender equality in the maritime sector, on Monday, May 18, 2026, Blue Economy Newsmagazine recognised Capt. Makhosi Mbokazi...
May 18, (THEWILL) — A maritime expert, Mr Idongesit Atum, has raised concerns over the absence of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy in Akwa Ibom State, despite the presence of more than 6,208 maritime-related companies operating across the...
January 08, (THEWILL) - The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Federal Government to review its policy of using non-state actors in its effort to secure the maritime environment of the country.
Senator Diri, who...
January 08, (THEWILL) - The European Union (EU) has introduced a new import control system for entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways, road and rail, in the EU.
The system, which will take effect on June 3,...
November 23, (THEWILL) - Concerned by the myriad of challenges against operational efficiency in the nation’s maritime sector, an advocacy group has embarked on a monthly maritime breakfast briefing to articulate views and create ideas that provide strategic policy inputs...
The commission issued the clarification on Saturday amid growing controversy surrounding the preliminary voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections and calls by some Nigerians for Amupitan to step down over alleged irregularities in the registration process.
