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Buhari flags off Port Harcourt- Maiduguri rail rehabilitation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday performed the ground-breaking ceremony to commence the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-…
Belgian investors express business interest as Nigeria discusses Maritime…
The National Maritime Transport Policy being developed by Nigeria is of interest in Belgium for windows of investment opportunity.
Report: Digitalizing maritime sector to strengthen resilience, cut…
Better digital collaboration between private and public entities across the maritime supply chain will result in significant…
Chevron, host communities disagree over oil spill at Funiwa Oilfield,…
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has held divergent views with members of its host communities in Bayelsa on leakages reported at…
Confronting the plastic pollution pandemic
Fossil fuel-based plastic is a ubiquitous commodity, which disintegrates over hundreds of years, but never fully degrades.…
Virgin plastic production must be addressed in pollution treaty: Expert…
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Among the global agreements to address plastic waste are targets under the 2030 Agenda, which have lent…
EU bans shipping of plastic waste to developing countries
The European Union has banned all non-recyclable plastic waste being shipped to developing nations from 1 January.
Stakeholders shed light on role of trade policy in fight against plastic…
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Stakeholders considered the role of the WTO in enhancing transparency and strengthening international…
Marine litter and microplastics expert group forwards recommendations to…
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The ad-hoc open-ended expert group on marine litter and microplastics held its fourth and final meeting.
It…
Marine Plastic Litter: ICS helps shipping companies comply with revised…
"Ignorance of the regulations is no defence. If a ship and its crew are seen to pose a risk of marine pollution, the vessel can be…