Desist from harassing, bullying maritime workers – Nigerian Govt warns
The Nigerian government has warned everyone working in the maritime industry not to harass or bully seafarers. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, gave the warning during the 2025 Seafarers Day celebration held in Port Harcourt on Thursday. This year’s event was based on the theme, “My Harassment-Free Ship.” Oyetola said […]
Court of Appeal clears ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi of N754.8m fraud case
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has cleared Patrick Akpobolokemi, the former Director-General of NIMASA, of all fraud charges involving ₦754.8 million. The court ruled that he is not guilty, officially bringing an end to the case against him. This decision came after the appeal court reviewed and overturned a previous judgment from the Ikeja […]
NIMASA successfully rescued 19 crew members from the burning Britania U drilling platform in the Niger Delta
On Thursday, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) acted quickly after receiving an emergency signal about the Britania U drilling platform. The vessel was in distress at Ajakpa Field (OML 90), located 10.77 nautical miles south of Forcados Terminal in Delta State, Nigeria. According to NIMASA’s Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward, all 19 crew […]