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Lagos: How tankers keep bringing Apapa to standstill
Every day, thousands of trucks conveying petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and other petroleum products converge on the Apapa axis The post Lagos: How tankers keep bringing Apapa to standstill appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
Stakeholders Seek Stronger Protection for Nigerian Seafarers
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for stronger protection, improved welfare and sustained investment in seafaring, recognising the indispensable role of seafarers in global trade and economic growth. The call was made at the 2026 Day of the Seafarers celebration organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Lagos. The event, [] The post Stakeholders Seek Stronger Protection for Nigerian Seafarers appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jul 4, 2026
Transition to sustainable transport begins at the Ports – APM Terminals Nigeria
By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Nigeria has called for the country’s transition to sustainable transport to commence from the nation’s seaports, describing the ports as critical gateways for driving greener and more efficient logistics. The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Westtar Kapito, made the call while speaking at a thematic session on sustainable [] The post Transition to sustainable transport begins at the Ports – APM Terminals Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Dangote refinery showed strategic value during recent M’East tensions — Afreximbank
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank, George Elombi, has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery played a key role in stabilising the naira by reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products. Elombi disclosed this during a Mid-Year Media Roundtable with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, where he also announced The post Dangote refinery showed strategic value during recent M’East tensions — Afreximbank appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
BellaNaija
· Jul 6, 2026
RECAP: How Nigerians Are Excelling Abroad
“Naija no dey carry last” sometimes sounds like an unnecessary catchphrase, but Nigerians across the world have been proving that Nigerians don’t carry last in their endeavours. For years, Nigerians have broken world records, set new records, entered rooms through unexpected doors, succeeding and excelling, flying the Nigerian flag with pride. From academic excellence to [] The post RECAP: How Nigerians Are Excelling Abroad appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 13, 2026
Bantuan belum tiba, kru kapal MV Berkat Tuah di kian derita
PETALING JAYA: Nasib kru kapal MV Berkat Tuah ibarat ‘telur di hujung tanduk’ apabila terus dibiarkan tanpa sebarang jaminan kelangsungan hidup, mahupun jawapan pasti berhubung status mereka. Kemelut itu dipercayai berpunca daripada kegagalan syarikat pengurusan menyelia operasi kapal serta menjaga kebajikan para pelaut yang kini terkapai-kapai menanti bantuan. Pegawai Kedua MV Berkat Tuah, Mohamad Luqman ... Read more The post Bantuan belum tiba, kru kapal MV Berkat Tuah di kian derita appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
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In order to discourage criminal activities involving illegal crude oil, the Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft under Operation Delta Sentinel, recovering 39,500 litres of illegal crude oil from storage facilities and destroying the facilities in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, [] Nigerian Navy recovers 39,500 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers
Bloomberg
· Jun 26, 2026
These Six Tankers Show Hormuz Oil Flowing Despite Setbacks
The Strait of Hormuz’s reopening is quickly flooding oil markets, driving crude to erase its wartime gains. Six ships show how fuel is moving out of the key shipping lane despite setbacks like a ship attack, Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Slovenia Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Allianz: $125 billion in vessel and cargo value awaits passage from the Persian Gulf
Safety and Shipping Review 2026: Vessel and cargo value in region shows importance of maritime chokepoints. Managing geopolitical disruptions is now a top priority for shipowners and cargo operators. Geopolitical tensions challenge shipping's ongoing long-term safety improvements. Incidents ...
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Related coverage for "Lagos: How tankers keep bringing Apapa to standstill": Voice of Nigeria — Stakeholders Seek Stronger Protection for Nigerian Seafarers. Vanguard News — Transition to sustainable transport begins at the Ports – APM Terminals Nigeria. Dateline Nigeria — Dangote refinery showed strategic value during recent M’East tensions — Afreximbank. BellaNaija — RECAP: How Nigerians Are Excelling Abroad. Utusan Malaysia — Bantuan belum tiba, kru kapal MV Berkat Tuah di kian derita. Daily Post Nigeria — Nigerian Navy recovers 39,500 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers. Bloomberg — These Six Tankers Show Hormuz Oil Flowing Despite Setbacks. The Slovenia Times — Allianz: $125 billion in vessel and cargo value awaits passage from the Persian Gulf


