Navy boosts, security, commerce on Lake Chad

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said its patrol teams on the Lake Chad Basin has improved…

Foreign ministry workers protest over diplomatic passports, clothing allowance

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China orders U.S. out of its territory

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Djibouti opens new port as part of $7bn per year free-trade zone plan

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IOM partners ECOWAS on harmonised migration data

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is to partner with the Economic Community of West African…

Equatorial Guinea joins OPEC

Africa’s third-biggest oil producer, Equatorial Guinea, has been accepted as a new member of the Organisation…

ExxonMobil extends contract for Maersk drillship at a fraction of original rate

Maersk Drilling says it has been awarded a 150-day contract extension by ExxonMobil for the ultra-deep…

US ports get funds for deepening projects

The US is investing in deepening projects to allow for the arrival of ever bigger ships…

Dubai mulls $1bn shipping investment fund

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) is considering setting up a USD 1 billion fund to boost investments…

Shipping lagging behind in CO2 reduction, says IEA 

The shipping industry will have to commit to more ambitious policies, and fast, if it wants to get on…

Ebola: FG, Lagos seek sanction for Kenya airways

The Federal and Lagos State Governments are seeking sanction for Kenya Airways for conveying a dead…

Navy boosts, security, commerce on Lake Chad

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said its patrol teams on the Lake Chad Basin has improved…