Two truck assistants also known as motor boys were arraigned before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday for allegedly stealing one heavy duty battery belonging to one Anas Sanni. […]
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Adeosun appointed ECOWAS Bank chair
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday emerged the Chairperson, Board of Governors of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). Adeosun’s […]
Robbers board ship off Indonesia, threaten seafarer
Two robbers have boarded a bulk carrier and entered its steering gear room while the ship was underway some 4.7 nautical miles off the coast of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. In the incident, […]
U.S. navy is a hazard to shipping, says China
The U.S. navy’s latest collision at sea, the fourth in its Pacific fleet this year, shows it is becoming an increasing risk to shipping in Asia despite its claims of […]
Global container volumes on the rise
During the first six months of this year, the global container port throughput rose by 6.7 percent and the growth is on track to hit over 6 percent for the […]
U.S. divers find remains in hull of damaged destroyer
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers on Tuesday found some human remains inside sections of a U.S. guided-missile destroyer that collided with a merchant vessel near Singapore, the commander of […]
1,300 seafarers abandoned in five years
Over the last five years, 12 to 19 crew abandonment incidents were reported annually and 1,013 seafarers were involved in total, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). Furthermore, figures […]
Oil prices rise on signs of gradually tightening market
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, lifted by indications that supply is gradually tightening, especially in the Un ited States. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at […]
Investment inflow into Nigeria rises by 95% to $1.7bn –NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday released the capital importation report, stating that investment inflows into the country rose by 95.02 per cent from $884.1m in the first […]
West Africa Crude: Sonangol sells Dalia; Angolan market strong
Angolan crude differentials held firm on Tuesday supported by strong refining margins and robust demand, while visible offers of Nigerian barrels edged lower. ANGOLA * State oil company Sonangol on […]
Adeosun emerges ECOWAS Bank Board Chair; proffers ways to promote regional integration
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday emerged the Chairperson, Board of Governors of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). Adeosun’s […]
Recruitment: Navy releases list of successful candidates
The Nigerian Navy has released the list of successful candidates who applied for the 2017 Nigerian Navy Recruitment Exercise. A statement on Tuesday by Navy spokesman Captain Suleman Dahun said […]