As predicted, and following part 11, slaughtering continues in UKRAINE, the Middle East is still in LIMBO, CHINA and JAPAN are at loggerheads, in the UK an epidemic arises, the…
As EIC’s Platinum Global Partner, LR will play a central role in shaping conversations that drive the energy transition, innovation, and sustainable growth worldwide Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a global platinum partnership…
Further to our 5th of October comment… Now comes a new twist in place of what would once be called Diplomacy. Hungary has reportedly been given a one-year exemption from…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/22 Date: 16 October 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided…
Lagos, October 23, 2025 – Women for Women International (WfWI) has announced the appointment of Thelma Ekiyor as its new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Ekiyor brings 25 years…
Summer working hours ended16 Sep 2025, Das, Zirku & Mubarraz (Abu Dhabi), United Arab EmiratesNormal operational hours resumed at the ports of Das, Zirku and Mubarraz today (16 September).READ MORE…
This strategic move underscores LR’s commitment to strengthening its presence and expanding its influence across Africa’s maritime industry. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced the appointment of Ngozi Gwam as its…
INTERMEPA announced the results of its Steering Committee elections held on 29 July 2025: Ms. Semiramis Paliou, Chairperson of HELMEPA (Greece), was unanimously re-elected Chairperson for a further two-year term,…
Public holiday declared11 Jun 2025, NigeriaThe Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 12 June 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration.READ MORE Scheduled lane…
Traffic suspended after engine failure19 Mar 2025, Bosphorus, TurkeyVessel traffic in the Bosphorus was suspended in both directions on at 15:38 hours local time today (19 March) .READ MORE Terminal…
Tariff increase13 Mar 2025, NigeriaA 15% tariff increment has been applied across all Nigerian Ports Authority services from 3 March 2025.READ MORE Canal to reopen after strike13 Mar 2025, Kiel…
New solution for Nigeria Team Nawasena of ITS won this year’s Worldwide Ferry Safety Association student design competition with its proposal for a 50m, pre-cut ferry for the River Niger…
Independence Day public holiday30 Sep 2024, NigeriaThe Federal Government of Nigeria has declared tomorrow (1 October) as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.READ MORE Reduction of maximum…
New pilot & tug tariffs at gas terminal06 Sep 2024, Arun, IndonesiaThe pilot and tug operator at PT Perta Arun Gas Terminal has issued new tariffs for all vessels calling…
Temporary closure of Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel31 May 2024, Baltimore, United StatesThe Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel is temporarily closed until 8:00 pm on Sunday June 2nd for continued…
MainOne Lands 2Africa Submarine Cable in Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom State, boosting Broadband Connectivity in South-South Nigeria Spanning 45,000km in length, 2Africa will be one of the world’s largest subsea…
National strike14 Nov 2023, Nigeria Nigerian ports and terminals are expected to be affected by an indefinite national strike called by the Nigeria Labour Union which started at midnight last…
One year later: eNaira as a force for financial inclusion and digital payments By Olugbenga Agboola CBDCs have launched in 11 countries, while 15 more are testing and 26 are…
Investment accelerates Moove’s mission to democratise access to vehicle ownership in Nigeria Lagos – 30 June 2022 – British International Investment (“BII”), the UK government’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), formerly known…
Hot Port News from GAC Independence Day holiday 30 Sep 2021, NigeriaThe Federal Government of Nigeria has declared tomorrow, Friday 1 October, a public holiday to mark the country’s 61st…
Hot Port News from GAC 28-Oct-2020 CREW CHANGE REQUIREMENTS Denmark PORT OPERATIONS TO CONTINUE ON RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY (30 OCTOBER) Pakistan PUBLIC HOLIDAY – EID-EL-MAULUD CELEBRATION (29 OCTOBER) Nigeria FREEPORT TRAFFIC…
Seafarers “extremely vulnerable” to attacks – Sailors’ Society responds to stowaway incident off UK coast Attacks on ships can be “utterly terrifying” for the seafarers involved, Sailors’ Society CEO Sara Baade…
Hot Port News from GAC 21-Oct-2020 TRAFFIC SUSPENSION FOR YACHT RACE Bosphorus, Turkey SAFETY ZONE ESTABLISHED AROUND RIG Sabine Bank Channel, United States 24-HOUR CURFEW IMPOSED Lagos, Nigeria UPDATED LIST…