Category: Marine Transport

US Removes 12-Year Security Hurdle on Nigerian Ships, Boosting Maritime Sector

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US Removes 12-Year Security Hurdle on Nigerian Ships, Boosting Maritime Sector

The United States Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year-old security restriction on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, a move expected to reduce shipping costs, improve vessel turnaround times and strengthen the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as…

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Diplomacy and International Relations, Marine Transport

Strait of Hormuz is Open, But Restricts ‘Enemy-Linked’ Vessels- Iran

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Strait of Hormuz is Open, But Restricts ‘Enemy-Linked’ Vessels- Iran

Iran has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, but with a critical restriction: vessels linked to countries it considers adversaries, particularly the United States and Israel will not be allowed safe passage, according to a Reuters report. The statement was delivered by Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization,…

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Conflict and warfare, Marine Transport

River Niger’s Dark Evening: Stories of Loss and Survival in Kogi’s Boat Tragedy

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River Niger’s Dark Evening: Stories of Loss and Survival in Kogi’s Boat Tragedy

On the evening of September 30, 2025, the River Niger carried more than just a boat across its waters, it carried the hopes of farmers, traders, children, and families heading from Onugwa community to Olushi village in Kogi State. By nightfall, that same river became a graveyard for many of them. The boat, crowded with…

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Marine Transport