Oyetola assures World Bank of designating terminals for fishing activities
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured the World Bank of Nigeria’s commitment to designating…
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Navy arrests two vessels for illegal fishing in Lagos
The Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, on Thursday, said that its men arrested two vessels TAURARO and STAR-SHRIMPER 29…
Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Fiji deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 24 October. Ambassador Luke Daunivalu…
Gabon formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Gabon deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 12 July, making it the third African…
Nigeria formally accepts the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Nigeria deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 12 June, making it the second African…
Seychelles is first WTO member from Africa to formally accept fishing subsidies agreement
Seychelles deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 10 March, making it the third WTO…
Fishery Commission conducts IUU compliance simulation exercise
The Fishery Commission, an implementing agency of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, has conducted a…
Trade in ocean goods shows resilience, UNCTAD data reveals
A new UNCTAD database provides insight into the ocean economy’s sectors, main players and export opportunities for developing…
FG licenses 164 fishing vessels to operate on territorial waters
The Federal Government says it has licensed 164 vessels to operate on territorial waters and exclusive economic zone.
Stakeholders call for registration, certification of fishery imports/exports
Fishery stakeholders have called for the registration and certification of all local fishery products for export or import.