Implementation of TFA will grow global GDP by $1tr annually-WTO
The World Trade Organisation WTO has said that a full sand strict implementation of its Trade Facilitation Agreement TFA could grow the global Gross Domestic Product GDP by $1 trillion…
Africa accounts for only 1.23% of global vessel tonnage-UNCTAD report
A taker vessel Strong indications emerged that African countries are seriously lagging behind in terms of active participation in global shipping activities, despite the huge maritime…
AAMA: African leaders unite against sea piracy, dumping of toxic wastes
Delegates at the AAMA Conference African maritime leaders under the aegis of Association of Heads of African Maritime Administrations AAMA have adopted a common front towards the…
DG NIMASA emerges new Chairman of AAMA
Dr. Peterside, new chairman, AAMA The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dakuku Peterside has been elected as the new Chairman of the Association of…
IMO seeks increased African tonnage to participate in global shipping
Mr. Kitack Lim, IMO Scribe The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has made a strong case for an increment in Africa’s tonnage and development of other shipbuilding and marine infrastructure…
The Real Reason Why There’s a Tiny Hole in Airplane Windows
It turns out that tiny hole in the bottom of your airplane window is actually a very important safety feature. It's all-too-easy to let your mind wander when you're confined…
Man Utd: Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Marcos Rojo suffer cruciate knee-ligament injuries
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Marcos Rojo have both suffered cruciate knee-ligament injuries and face lengthy spells out of action. Ibrahimovic landed awkwardly when challenging for the ball…
Rafael Nadal reaches final, seeks 10th title at Monte Carlo Masters
MONACO -- Defending champion Rafael Nadal beat David Goffin 6-3, 6-1 to move within one more win of a 10th Monte Carlo Masters title on Saturday. Nadal will play 15th-seeded…
Delegates arrive Abuja for African Maritime Administrations Conference
President Buhari The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport located in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, yesterday witnessed an unprecedented in-flights both domestic and international, as many delegates for the third Association of…
Nigeria seeks global action against illegal financial flows from Africa
Mrs Adeosun The Federal Government has said that the increasing cases of illicit financial outflows from developing countries, especially Africa would negate all efforts to develop the continent and…
