Tag: Blue Economy
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My ministerial appointment is call to service – Oyetola
Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the immediate past governor of Osun and the new Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, says his appointment is a call to service. He spoke on Monday night in Abuja on the sidelines of the reception organised for him
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Osinbajo makes case for Africa to draw benefits from blue economy
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has called on African States, non-governmental organisations, private organisations and other stakeholders to synergise efforts at harnessing seabed resources to boost the continent’s Blue Economy.
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Osinbajo wants African countries to explore seabed minerals
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says African countries must evolve strategies for the sustainable development of the continent’s blue economy through exploration and exploitation of seabed minerals.
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Blue Economy: International Seabed authority restates support to Nigeria, Africa
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has restated its commitment to assist Nigeria and other African countries in the exploration of deep-sea resources to boost their blue economy.
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Our training focuses on food security, maritime sector – PAP
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), says its training for ex-militants in the Niger Delta region focuses on food security and the maritime sector, also referred to as the blue economy. The PAP said the essence is to maximise the economic comparative advantage of the region and avoid over-dependence on external sources.
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The amazing potential of Nigeria’s untapped Blue Economy, By Ehi Braimah
One of the primary objectives of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) launched by the federal government three years ago was aimed at diversifying the economy. With the price of oil in the global market always going up and down like a yo-yo, we do not need a prophet to tell us that the…
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Blue Economy: NIMASA DG advocates proper framework in Africa
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that in order to harness the opportunities derivable from the Blue Economy in Africa there is a need for a proper framework and structure which will enhance the coordination of the sector. The NIMASA DG who stated this…