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Strait of Hormuz closed, 3,000 vessels, 20,000 seafarers stranded in Middle East – IMO

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) says no fewer than 3,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers are stranded in Middle East over the ongoing war by...

Shipping body fails to pass agreement aimed at tackling carbon emission

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) failed to adopt the world’s first-ever global, legally binding carbon price - postponing for a year a vote on...

World’s first global, legally binding carbon tax to slash emissions, safeguard ocean

The world’s first-ever global, legally binding carbon price - for any industry - is on the table for adoption at the upcoming International Maritime...

UN agrees global carbon tax on maritime shipping, deal fails to address developing nations’ climate finance needs

Diplomats at the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) have agreed to the world’s first-ever carbon pricing mechanism applied to a major polluting industry -...

Global Shipping Levy in Nigeria: Call to action ahead of IMO conference

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the maritime industry is increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas...

Seoul seeks IMO’s involvement in dispute over Fukushima radioactive water

South Korea has asked the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to explore ways to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog to ensure safety in Japan’s...

Shipowners’ role in Paris Agreement, by Ban Ki-moon

Secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon, has told the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) it has an important role to play in translating...

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Dangote raises petrol price to N1,175 per litre in third weekly hike

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre. This...
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Biosafety agency, Open varsity collaborate to ensure confidence in technology

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have entered into a partnership to...

PAVE enlightens communities on sustainable waste management to curb methane emissions

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) hosted a project workshop focused on...

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Dangote raises petrol price to N1,175 per litre in third weekly hike

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry...

Biosafety agency, Open varsity collaborate to ensure confidence in technology

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National...
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