Chinese traders are preparing to export alumina to reap the profits from record prices for spot…
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FG to overhaul electricity tariff by 2021 – NERC
The Federal Government plans to overhaul the country’s energy tariff system by 2021 to…
Clearing agent on trial for stealing printer, spare parts
A 30-year-old clearing agent, Emeka Umeh was on Wednesday arraigned before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court…
World Bank projects 3.1% growth for Sub-Sahara Africa’s economy
The World Bank said on Wednesday that Sub-Sahara Africa is on course for economic growth of…
Army to commence manufacture of helicopters soon – Buratai
The Nigerian Army says it is working with some of its indigenous and foreign partners in…
Seafarers extend strike against reforms in Greece
Greek ferries remained docked on Wednesday at the country’s ports as seamen, marine engineers and ship…
Italian port workers protest fatal accident
A nation-wide strike was announced for Wednesday in Italian ports following a fatal accident at the…
Ocean liner QE2 reopens as floating hotel in Dubai
By Reuters The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ocean liner has been given a new lease of…
Britain’s last postal ship to return as anti-piracy armoury
The RMS St. Helena, Britain’s last working postal ship, was for nearly three decades the main…
New report examines port-based incentives to boost green shipping
Ports play an important role in reducing the global carbon footprint of maritime shipping, says a…
Egypt begins 24-hour port operation
Egypt will keep ports running for 24 hours a day, up from 16 currently, to cut…
Customs decries attacks, intimidation of officers
The Katsina /Kaduna Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has decried the attacks and intimidation of…