The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has criticized the federal government for spending so much on…
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North Korea unfolds details of planned missile attack over Japan, near Guam
North Korea said on Thursday it was completing plans to fire four intermediate-range missiles over Japan…
Munich Maersk makes maiden call at Hamburg
“Munich Maersk”, while on her maiden voyage, berthed at EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg on Saturday 5…
U.S. Destroyer challenges China’s claims in South China Sea
A U.S. Navy destroyer carried out a “freedom of navigation operation” on Thursday, within 12 nautical…
HK shippers welcome exclusion of discussion agreements from liner exemption
The Hong Kong Shippers Council says it welcomes the territory’s Competition Commission’s decision to grant a…
US Coast Guard frees detained ship after 10 months
Having been detained for the last ten months, the 5,900 dwt tanker Asphalt Trader departed Baltimore…
OPEC output rises in July
Crude oil production by OPEC members increased slightly in July, including Saudi Arabia, which had championed…
Osinbajo, ministers hold retreat on 2018 budget, ERPG
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, other members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Permanent Secretaries and heads…
Niger Delta agitators threaten to resume bombing
A coalition of Niger Delta agitators on Thursday threatened to resume bombing of oil installations in…
West Africa Crude: Nigerian oil to sail west, but arbitrage in question
Strong refinery margins kept demand elevated, enabling several more Nigerian cargoes to trade. But gains in…
Toy boats, jetskis: African migrants take new risks for better life in Europe
African migrants are seeking a cheaper and easier path to Europe with a rising number setting…
Fifty-five more migrants feared drowned after being forced from boat off Yemen – U.N. agency
Some 180 young Ethiopian and Somali migrants, many weakened by hunger and drought in their home…