ZANZIBAR CITY – Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) for his outstanding role in transforming …
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Zanzibar Lawmakers Push for Strategic Industrial Investments to Unlock Economic Potential
ZANZIBAR – Members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives have called on the government to make industrial development a national priority, urging the establishment of value-added industries that can transform …
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Nigerian Banks’ Recapitalisation to Benefit Marine, Arts, Hospitality Sectors
Some sectors of the Nigerian economy, like the marine and blue economy, entertainment and arts, and hospitality, are expected to benefit from the ongoing recapitalisation of banks. This was made …
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EconomyEnvironmentGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsNigeria
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Ocean Protection at Monaco Blue Economy Forum
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to the protection and sustainable management of ocean resources, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, representing the country at the Blue …
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EconomyEnvironmentInfrastructureNigeriaTrade and Commerce
UNCTAD Raises Alarm Over Threats to $2.2 Trillion Global Ocean Economy
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has raised concerns over the growing threats facing the global ocean economy, warning that rising climate impacts, unstable trade policies, and …
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Shippers’ Council Seeks Stronger Backing for NESREA’s Environmental Role at Nigerian Ports
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has appealed for more support to enable the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to effectively carry out its environmental enforcement duties at …
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Vessels’ fund disbursement crucial for maritime growth – Shipowners
The African Shipowners Association has said that the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) at a single-digit interest rate would bring massive growth opportunities for Nigeria’s maritime industry. …