Experts and maritime stakeholders have called for the establishment of a dedicated Coastal Resilience Fund to finance coastal protection, infrastructure development and community empowerment across Nigeria. The call was made at the 4th Ehingbeti Maritime Hub Summit in Lagos, where participants examined the legal, regulatory, security and investment frameworks needed to unlock the country’s blue economy potential and advance sustainable coastal development. Delivering the keynote address, the President of the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria, Jean Anishere, SAN, said, “A dedicated financing mechanism was necessary to address infrastructure deficits and improve...