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GULF OF GUINEA: Nigeria seeks release of MV HEROIC IDUN for investigation --- Nigerian Navy

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Offshore supply tug suffers water ingress in Arabian Sea

By Eyo Nsima Offshore supply tug TRITON HARMONY with 18 crew on board on January 4, 2023, reported suffering mass water ingress in the Arabian sea some 280 nm west of Mumbai, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship is en route to Mumbai ETA January 7, 2023. As of 0710 UTC Jan 4 AIS […]

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Oando PLC Hosts 6th Edition of its Webinar Series on Insecurity in Nigeria:

CAPITAL MARKET: Union Bank, Oando exit NGX-30 index, as Wema Bank, BUA Foods step in

By Eyo Nsima Two companies – BUA Foods Plc and Wema Bank Plc – have joined the list of most liquid stocks in the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The NGX-30 index is dedicated to capturing the top 30 companies in terms of the total value of equities listed on the NGX (market capitalization) and liquidity.

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Sahara Group unveils ‘Responsibly Sahara’ initiative to enhance sustainability

Leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group has flagged off the “Responsibly Sahara” initiative to enhance the organisation’s sustainability footprint across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Ejiro Gray, Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, said the initiative would embody Sahara Group’s march towards greening its operations progressively to promote access to clean energy

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CBN Selects Technical Partner for Digital Currency Project 

Nigeria’s deficit spending drops by 21% to N530bn in October, says CBN

By Eyo Nsima The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has disclosed that the deficit spending by the Federal Government fell by 21 percent, Month-on-Month, MoM, to N530 billion in October 2021, from N670.7 billion in September last year, due to a decline in interest payment on domestic debts. According to the CBN October 2022  Economic

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New build CMA CGM experiences engine failure in Spain

MARITIME: CMA CGM to Divest Out of Its Ownership in Russian Terminals

By Our Correspondent Through its subsidiary CMA Terminals, France-based CMA CGM has entered into a deal to divest its ownership in Russia’s Yanino’s Logistics Park and Moby Dik ocean terminal, according to FleetMon. It stated: “This is the latest in western shipping companies dissolving their stakes in Russian companies. As it stands, CMA Terminals holds

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African Energy Chamber Drives Intra-African Energy Investment in Lagos

African Energy Chamber to Host New Year Reception in London on 26 January

The voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), will host a special New Year reception event at the Waldorf Hilton luxury hotel in London on 26 January where participants will be encouraged to explore new avenues in financing energy projects on the African continent. During the event, investors and African energy

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Congo: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of EU on the publication of the recent UN Group of Experts report

The EU commends the resolute African-led initiatives to address the root causes of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The EU reaffirms its full support to the Luanda and Nairobi processes and calls on all parties to rapidly implement the decisions taken within their frame. The EU welcomes the political

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Lesotho: Four Nabbed for Human Trafficking

Four suspects of human trafficking are awaiting trial in jail following their failure to pay bail. They are Mpho Ramonotsi (50) from Khapung Butha-Buthe who lives in South Africa Centurion, Sehlomeng Labane (23) from Koalabata, Nyatso Mokete (23) from Matelile, Ha Makhakhe and ’Mamanyesemane Thoabala (38) from Ha Foso. The suspects appeared in Magistrate court

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