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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria scored 100 votes; came 22nd out of 27 countries to lose IMO Council election 

December 11, 2021
Ships & Ports

  For the fifth consecutive time, Nigeria on Friday lost its bid for election into the…

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IMO Assembly approves expansion of Council to 52 member states

December 11, 2021
Ships & Ports

  The International Maritime Organisation’s highest governing body, the IMO Assembly, has adopted new amendments to…

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Emirates suspends all flights to Nigeria

December 11, 2021
Ships & Ports

  Following the retaliatory action taken against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Federal Government…

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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria loses IMO Council election

December 10, 2021
Ships & Ports

  Nigeria today failed to secure election into the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).…

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Buhari commissions navy ships, others to boost maritime security

December 10, 2021
Ships & Ports

  President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday commissioned a seaward defence boat NNS Oji locally made in Nigeria…

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U.S. House passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act 

December 10, 2021
Ships & Ports

  The bipartisan “Ocean Shipping Reform Act” passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday by…

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Samsung Heavy diversifies into container operations in Nigeria

December 9, 2021
Ships & Ports

  As part of its efforts to sustain its contribution to the economy of Nigeria and…

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Adalikwu resumes duty as MOWCA Secretary General

December 9, 2021
Ships & Ports

  Dr Paul Adalikwu of Nigeria has officially taken over from Michel Alain Luvambano as the…

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West African countries lose $1.9bn to Gulf of Guinea piracy — UN 

December 9, 2021
Ships & Ports

  The surge of maritime piracy in Africa’s Gulf of Guinea is not just a threat…

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NPA Managing Director hosts NISA executives, promises to support NIMAREX 

December 9, 2021
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  The acting Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko on Wednesday hosted…

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NIMASA to support police in fighting maritime crimes 

December 9, 2021
Ships & Ports

  Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Bashir Jamoh has assured the Inspector…

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Singapore suspends crew change for arrivals from six African nations

December 8, 2021
Ships & Ports

  Singapore has suspended crew change and vaccination of seafarers with recent travel history to six…