…$44bn maritime economy, N2.5trn losses underscore urgency
Sixteen years after its conception, the long-awaited Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) has finally taken off.
With Nigeria confirmed as the host country, and a Nigerian and maritime expert, Adeniran Aderogba, appointed as its
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Bethel Olujobi
Bethel Olujobi reports on trade and maritime business for BusinessDay with prior experience reporting on migration, labour, and tech. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Jos, and is certified by the FT, Reuters and Google. Drawing from his experience working with other respected news providers, he presents a nuanced and informed perspective on the complexities of critical matters. He is based in Lagos, Nigeria and occasionally commutes to Abuja.
