FG to give Nigerian shipowners $25m each under new shipping fund

The Punch | 07-09-2026 11:58am |

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced that the Federal Government will provide up to $25 million each to qualified Nigerian shipowners under the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund. This initiative aims to strengthen indigenous shipping and is expected to create over 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. The minister disclosed this during a recent event, highlighting the government's commitment to boosting the maritime sector.

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