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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...

Mass bleaching of New Zealand marine sponges largest ever recorded

A mass bleaching of more than 50 million sponges in New Zealand’s Fiordland was the largest of its kind ever recorded globally, scientists said...

Nigeria to partner Gulf of Guinea Commission in tackling maritime crimes

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) in tackling piracy...

Experts want fisheries captured under Blue Economy

Fisheries and maritime experts have called for the review of relevant laws to place fisheries under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. They made...

World Ocean Day: Stakeholders demand adequate funding for marine research

There is need for the government to Invest more in scientific research and innovation which is crucial for developing effective solutions to oceanic challenges. Akanbi...

Shettima calls for maximisation of Africa’s Blue Economy projected at $405bn

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the maximisation of Africa’s blue economy projected to hit $405 billion by 2030. Shettima made the call during...

Extended continental shelf, significant achievement of Tinubu’s administration – NBC

The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has described the extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf as a significant achievement of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its...

Extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf as lesson on continuity

On May 14, 2024, the High Powered-Presidential Committee on Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project was in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The committee came to brief...

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Deployment of clean energy technologies reshaping global electricity sector – IEA report

New report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) finds that strong deployment of renewables is set to curb growth...
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Don calls for safeguarding of African forests via harmonised biosecurity policies

 African nations have been called upon to safeguard their forests from the proliferation of invasive insect pests by implementing...

Report links alcohol to increased risk of seven cancers

A report on alcohol consumption and cancer risk published on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, has highlighted considerable health risks - particularly...

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Deployment of clean energy technologies reshaping global electricity sector – IEA report

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