NIMASA-BEAP: Portal Opens to Nigerians as Age Barrier is Removed

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has announced the removal of the age restriction for participation in its National Innovation Hackathon 2026, under the NIMASA Blue Economy Accelerator

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