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Africa to Host First Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival

Africa is set to host the first-ever Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival, a landmark event aimed at driving large-scale civic mobilisation for climate action and sustainable ocean finance. The festival will form part of the Earth3rybe Rhythm Festival, described by organisers as “the largest civic climate mobilisation in human history.” In a statement, Ambassador Justin Duru, President General in Council of the Afro-Caribbean Network Initiative, said the festival marks a major milestone for global climate unity — transforming rhythm and culture into tangible tools for regeneration. Set for April 22, 2026, Earth3rybe seeks to unite 2.5 billion people across 100 countries, blending music, technology, and grassroots participation into measurable environmental impact. At the heart of the initiative is the World Free2Green Carnival, a global campaign enabling citizens to plant trees, stream climate-impact music, earn digital eco-tokens, and finance local sustainability […]

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Lomé Hosts BlueInvest Africa 2025 Forum

Lomé welcomed the third edition of BlueInvest Africa on October 15–16, 2025, marking the first time the event has been hosted in a French-speaking African country. Organized by the European Commission in partnership with the Togolese government, the forum serves as a major platform connecting investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs driving Africa’s blue economy. Following previous editions in the Seychelles and Kenya, this year’s event brought together over 200 participants, including EU officials, financial institutions, business leaders, and 24 African startups showcasing innovative solutions in maritime and coastal development. The initiative aims to foster sustainable investments and strengthen Africa–Europe cooperation in the management of marine resources. According to Gwilym Ceri Jones, EU Ambassador to Togo, Lomé’s selection as host city “reflects Togo’s strategic importance in West Africa’s maritime sector.” He added that the forum aligns with the Global Gateway program, which […]

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NIMASA warns of urgent threats to Nigeria’s offshore environment

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has warned that Nigeria’s offshore environment is facing urgent ecological threats that endanger marine ecosystems, public health, and navigational safety. Speaking in Port Harcourt at a stakeholders’ sensitisation programme on Offshore Waste Reception Facilities, NIMASA’s Executive Director of Operations, Fatai Adeyemi, said the offshore space is critical to powering industries and creating livelihoods but requires immediate and sustained protection. “The objective of this programme is to increase awareness and strengthen collaboration among operators, regulators, service providers, and communities to ensure waste reception and disposal practices meet the highest environmental standards,” Adeyemi said.“By doing so, we protect our oceans while aligning with global best practices and international maritime regulations.” He added that the agency remains committed to advancing Nigeria’s Blue Economy agenda by ensuring compliance with international conventions such as MARPOL. Also speaking, […]

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Whistleblowers Accuse MSC of Exploiting Nigerian Shippers, Petition Tinubu

Citizens Whistleblowers Coalition (CWC) Demands Action Against MSC A coalition of whistleblowers has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, urging a full probe into Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) over allegations of:✔ Illegal container deposit charges✔ Unjust detention of shipments✔ Excessive demurrage fees✔ Forcing Nigerian disputes to UK courts 🔍 Key Allegations Against MSC 1️⃣ Economic Sabotage: Ignored Minister of Blue Economy’s directive on replacing deposits with indemnity.2️⃣ Judicial Subversion: Imposed exclusive jurisdiction clause (disputes must be litigated in London).3️⃣ FCCPC Inaction: Regulatory silence despite repeated complaints.4️⃣ Tax Audit Demand: CWC calls for FIRS investigation into MSC’s tax compliance. 🗣️ Whistleblowers’ Statement “MSC’s oppressive clauses cause severe hardship. Nigerians shouldn’t need UK lawyers to fight exploitation.”— CWC Petition (Signed by Nafiu Ibrahim, Ella Susan, Dodeye Okoi Arikpo) ⚖️ Legal & Economic Concerns Nigerian courts sidelined – MSC’s contracts bypass local jurisdiction. Shipper losses – High costs from unreleased cargo + demurrage fees. Regulatory failure – FCCPC, NASS inquiries allegedly ignored by MSC. 📌 CWC’s Demands to Tinubu ✅ Immediate […]

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