Nigeria is seeking an end to the $1.5billion war risk insurance premiums on Nigerian-bound vessels. Its Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, warned that the outdated surcharge has drained an estimated $1.5 billion from the economy in recent years despite zero piracy incidents in the country’s waters since 2021. “Nigeria has earned the…
United Republic of Tanzania has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, citing strong bilateral relations and Nigeria’s past support as key factors. This declaration was made during a courtesy visit by the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Selestine Gervas Kakele, to…
The Peoples Democratic Party, says it is certain of winning the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states, going by the level of its acceptability by the people. Acting National Chairman, PDP, Umar Damagum, stated this in Abuja at the inauguration of the party’s National Campaign Council for the election in the…
