2,900 migrants died while trying to cross Mediterranean in 2016 – IOM

Nearly 2,900 migrants have died trying to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean Sea, making the…

Mandatory container weighing comes into force today

A new regulation requiring the verified gross mass (VGM) of all seaborne containers to be submitted…

11 fake Naval officers arrested in Rivers

Eleven men suspected to be fake naval officers have been arrested in Rivers State. The suspects…

Group asks FG to complete maritime varsity project

The Niger Delta Youth Association Worldwide has advised the Federal Government to complete the Maritime University…

Ogun begins clearing of river blocked by seaweed

The Ogun State Government on Monday began the clearing of the vegetation that blocked a section …

Customs CG laments clashes in border towns

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, has expressed worry about recurring clashes between Customs…

Pipeline vandals have been decimated – Army Commander

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said activities of pipeline vandals around Lagos have been drastically reduced…

Nigeria to repackage produce to Europe

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) on Thursday announced new measures to ensure that more of…

Photo: Lawmakers visit LADOL Free Zone

Oil price falls on improving supply outlook, economic worries

Oil prices fell on Thursday as the prospects for supply improved while the economic outlook darkened,…

Armed pirates board tanker in Indonesian waters

Ten armed pirates boarded a tanker while it was underway some 26 nautical miles off the…

UK maritime and business bodies call for calm after Brexit vote

With the dust still to settle a week after the UK’s unexpected referendum vote to leave…