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Shipping: MSC charts new route to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Frank Okon Global shipping is adjusting to rising instability in the Middle East, with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announcing a new Europe–Red Sea–Middle East express service aimed at keeping cargo moving while bypassing one of the world’s most volatile maritime…
US forces move to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Iran fires at ships, UAE
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United States military said Monday it engaged Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy shipments, amid renewed tensions with Tehran. The operation…
Nigerdock celebrates 40 years operational excellence
Nigerdock has marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of operations in Nigeria’s maritime and industrial sectors and underscoring its role in supporting trade, infrastructure and workforce development. Speaking on the milestone, Chief Executive Officer Maher Jarmakani said the company’s…
Oil slumps as Strait of Hormuz reopens despite U.S. blockade on Iran
Ziggy Ojiegbe Iran said it has fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, triggering a sharp drop in global energy prices and raising cautious optimism that tensions with the United States may be easing, even as Washington insists…
UN demands ceasefire sanctity amid Hormuz tensions
Ziggy Ojiegbe UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to continue negotiations to end their weeks-long conflict, warning that there is no military solution as tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking through his…
Over 1,000 migrants die Q1 2026 crossing Mediterranean Sea
Ziggy Ojiegbe Some 180 refugees and other migrants from Africa perished when their boats caved in while sailing to Europe, according to United Nation’s migration agency. The tragic incident amplifies the unstoppable risky voyages that continue claim young Africans fleeing…
Trump threatens further military action if Iran challenges Hormuz control
Frank Okon President Donald Trump on Monday warned of additional military action against Iran, hours after U.S. naval forces began enforcing a blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. In…
Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, threatens vessels amid ceasefire
Tensions in the Gulf have escalated sharply as Iran moves to tighten control over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about global energy supplies despite a fragile ceasefire with the United States. Reports from semi-official Iranian outlets, including Islamic…
NCDMB to feature Dr Peterside’s crisis management strategies at book reading session
Sopuruchi Onnwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will host the fourth edition of its Quarterly Book Reading Programme, providing a platform for Dr. Dakuku Peterside, former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),…
China stands behind Iran as UNSC faces impasse on Strait of Hormuz
Ziggy Ojiegbe China has signaled firm backing for Iran’s position in the escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis, deepening divisions at the U.N. Security Council as members explore viable plans to protect global shipping. Beijing, a veto-wielding member of the council,…
