Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward unlocking the economic potential of its maritime domain with the official launch of Blue Economy TV (BETV), Africa’s first dedicated television channel focused exclusively on the blue economy. The landmark initiative, unveiled in Lagos, is the brainchild of the Blue Economy Academy (BEA), a growing thought leadership and…
It was not a routine courtesy call when Commodore Kingsley Nwokenna (Rtd.) led a delegation of Flotilla Academy of Marine Technology through the doors of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) last Wednesday in Lagos. According to the retired naval chief, he came not merely to applaud, but to act. The meeting, held at LASWA…
By Sylva OBASI A high-level delegation from the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) to explore areas of collaboration around Lagos State’s expanding water transportation system and its broader Blue Economy potential. The delegation was led by Akin Opatola, FNIVS, President of FIABCI Nigeria, alongside…
