Maersk Joins Shipping Companies Recruiting African Cadets
Africa, with its relatively young demographic and rapidly developing economies, is emerging as a new source of personnel for the maritime industry, according to The Maritime Executive. In an announcement…
Nigeria Customs intercepts 397kg of Pangolin scales, 8 arrested
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), has intercepted 397.5 Kilogramme of pangolin scales and arrested 8 suspects in connection with the seizure. The Public Relations Officer,…
Hull Blyth Opens Wasimi Rail Hub
Nigeria’s shipping and cargo logistics services provider, Hull Blyth, has opened a rail hub at Wasimi, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, for use by importers and exporters, according…
Collapse of Nigerian shipping lines
The Collapse of Nigerian Shipping Lines: What Loss! What Remedies? by Edmund Chilaka (first published 1st Quarter 2009 edition) The fortunes of Nigerian sea trade today are hanging in the…
OT Africa Line and Dr Banda: The Story…
“I was the first person to bring in a Ro-Ro into Africa…” – Alhaji Asoma Banda. Alhaji Dr. Asoma Banda is the undisputed doyen of African shipping. By the way…