Hope of resumption of crude oil export from Nigeria to the United State of America has…
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2 men arrested for forging Customs clearing papers
The police at Ajao Estate have arrested two suspects for their alleged involvement in forging the…
Suspected cultists arraigned for stealing boats
Two suspected cult members, Mesu Abel and Dennis Hunga, have been arraigned before a Yaba Magistrates’…
SON seizes N150 million fake phones
The Standards organization of Nigeria (SON) has confiscated over 1000 cartons of phones in Kano and…
NVRI says Nigeria does not need to import poultry
Nigeria has 180 million birds which can meet its poultry needs, and has no need for…
Return of piracy off Somalia possible as foreign trawlers continue with illegal fishing
An organization made up of shipping professionals have sought action against the continued illegal fishing off…
IMB calls for global information sharing centre to combat piracy, illegal migration
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has called for a global information sharing centre combat piracy. At…
Cargo losses from Tianjin explosions will hit at least $1.5bn
Explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin last month would lead to cargo losses of at…
Global Ports hit by Russia’s economic woes
Russian terminal operator Global Ports Investments has been hit hard by the country’s economic woes and…
Panama Canal not satisfied with contractor’s response over leaks
In a brief statement, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has said that it was not satisfied…
European parliament calls for shipping to be included in COP21 climate deal
European parliament environment groups are urging EU governments to include the shipping and aviation industries in…
22 dead in Greece-bound migrant boat accident
At least 22 migrants trying to reach Greece by boat, including 11 women and four children,…