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Maritime & Blue Economy

August 25, 2026

Abandoned Ships, Lost Jobs & Hidden Steel: Inside Nigeria’s ₦60 Billion Maritime Waste Crisis

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By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH A Maritime Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight ACROSS Nigeria’s coastal waters, rusting ships and abandoned barges have become permanent features of the maritime landscape. Behind the wreckage lies a problem that combines safety, environmental protection and economic waste. Experts estimate that abandoned vessels across the country could contain approximately 200,000 tonnes […]

July 6, 2026

Nigeria, Ghana Expand Maritime Alliance With New MoU

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Nigeria & Ghana Strengthen Maritime Cooperation to Advance Regional Security & Economic Growth New Agreement Deepens Bilateral Maritime Relations NIGERIA and Ghana have taken a significant step toward strengthening maritime cooperation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding designed to improve maritime governance, enhance security, and promote sustainable development of the Blue Economy. The […]