Health
Diabetes Affects 15m Nigerians, Endocrinologists Warn
Diabetes Diabetes affects six to seven per cent of Nigerians, representing about 15 million people, says...
MONDAY INTERVIEW:”We Must Unite Freight Forwarding Associations, Attract Young Professionals”—Chief Frank Obiekezie
In this interview with Joshua Yousouph, the Acting President of the Association of Registered Freight Forwarders of Nigeria (AREFFN), Chief Frank Obiekezie speaks on his vision for the association, the need for unity among freight forwarding bodies, professionalising the industry, attracting...
Egypt Disavows Association with Cargo Ship Attacked by Houthis
Egyptian authorities issued statements disavowing any association with the small cargo ship Tihama that the Houthis attacked, killing six people. They called...
Renewed NZF Discussions Will Face Two Critical Hurdles
The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group (IWG) on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is due to start discussions ahead of December’s...
Straits And All You Need To Know
Straits are narrow waterways that link two larger bodies of water. Commonly straits are formed by tectonic activity, such as...
Polaris Shipping Orders Four Ore Carriers At Beihai Shipbuilding
CSSC Beihai Shipbuilding formally signed a construction contract for four 210,000 dwt tri-fuel powered ore carriers with South Korean shipowner...
South Africa Drydocks Largest Vessel in More than a Decade
As part of the ongoing efforts to modernize capabilities to support the maritime industry, South Africa’s Transnet National Port Authority...
EU Moves To Approve First Indian Ship Recycling Yards
The European Commission has proposed adding two Indian facilities to its approved ship recycling list, potentially ending a decade-long exclusion...
China Smashes Ship Orders Record In First Half
Chinese shipyards booked more new tonnage in the first half of 2026 than during any previous full year, tightening their...
World Maritime Day 2026: Indeed, Nigeria Must Move From Policy to Practice
Last week, the global maritime community marked the World Maritime Day 2026. It was not celebrated in Nigeria for reasons...
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