Undoubtedly, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria, IMION, is emerging as a key force in the strategic push to unlock Nigeria’s vast Blue Economy potential. Since its inauguration in June 2024, the institute has positioned itself at the forefront of maritime research, policy advocacy, and inter-agency collaboration. With initiatives such
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The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has spotlighted the untapped power of the blue economy as a critical driver for Nigeria’s sustainable development, calling for deeper collaboration across sectors to unlock its vast potential. Speaking at the opening of the Institute’s Senior Executive Course on Maritime Security and Global Trade,
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has stated that Nigeria is championing the introduction of renewable powered ports on the continent to drive decarbonisation of the maritime sector. Oyetola made the disclosure in Abuja at a two-day Africa Strategic Summit on Decarbonization with the theme ‘Ensuring a Just
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Akwa Ibom Oil and Gas Professionals have been assured of the commitment of the state government to harnessing the potentials of the blue economy and the extensive maritime development. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, Comrade Ini Ememobong, reiterated the commitment of the state government to harnessing
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Partners in the LOWNOISER project aim to “address the critical environmental challenge of underwater noise pollution from shipping”. Underwater radiated noise from shipping is a significant source of continuous underwater noise pollution. It has been found to impact marine species that rely on sound for survival such as whales, disrupting their
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The Thematic Lead for Oil and Gas at the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Kelvin Ayebaefie Emmanuel, has urged the federal and state governments to invest in the country’s eastern maritime corridor. He highlighted the Ibom deep seaport as a transformative infrastructure that can benefit both the oil, gas, and non-oil
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Maritime experts, policymakers, and environmental stakeholders have emphasized the critical role of satellite technology in addressing marine pollution, oil spill detection, biodiversity conservation, and ensuring sustainable shipping across Africa. At the opening of a three-day workshop in Lagos themed “Leveraging Earth Observation (EO) for Oil Spill, Transshipment and Ship Detection,” participants
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As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants that drive climate change and have human health impacts. It has been estimated that maritime shipping accounts for almost 3 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions
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The UNDP Team Lead, Governance, Peace & Security, Mr Matthew Alao, has called on stakeholders to intensify the fight against piracy, in the Gulf of Guinea Countries, noting that there has been a 50 per cent increase in piracy, and maritime crime recorded in the first nine months of 2023. Alao
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Airbus unveils a hydrogen-powered engine, marking a significant step toward zero-emission aviation and a greener future for the industry. European aviation giant Airbus sets its sights on reducing carbon emissions throughout its production process, starting with overhauling its maritime fleet, the company announced in a press release. In a move to align
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