Chinese port hosts sanctioned Russian ship linked to North Korea arms trade, raising concerns about China’s support for Russia amid Ukraine conflict. Russian vessel Angara docked at Chinese shipyard since February, sparking questions about China’s role in aiding Russian military. U.S. seeks to address China’s support for Russia during Blinken’s Beijing visit, highlighting tensions over … Read more
Russia’s Pacific Fleet Engages in Naval Drills Strategic Exercises Conducted in Sea of Japan Display of Maritime Strength and Readiness Eko hot blog reports that In a display of maritime strength, Russia’s Pacific Fleet recently embarked on extensive naval exercises, as reported by Russia’s Interfax. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several Tsangaya Students … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Monday directed their members to resume work at the nation’s seaports and oil and gas platform. This online media platform understands that the union had earlier directed workers at the seaport to comply with the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Women are often relegated to the back bench, especially in the maritime sector with the notion that they do not possess the physical and mental strength to wade through the rigours associated with the business. ANOZIE EGOLE writes that the women folk are ready to compete with their male counterparts for … Read more
Creating a special Ministry of Maritime Affairs in Nigeria has been a big desire for people involved in the maritime sector for a long time. They believe this is crucial because Nigeria has many untapped ocean resources. This move could also help the government diversify its economy and rely less on the oil industry. Many … Read more
Navy Is Actively Protecting National Assets From Maritime Threats Says CNS EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Zubair Gambo has explained that the Nigerian Navy (NN) is actively protecting Nigeria’s maritime territorial integrity and making tremendous progress in warding off threats to national assets. Gambo who made this … Read more
By Joy Udoh Stakeholders in the Maritime Sector have called for collective support for fishers in the country to improve their livelihoods as well as harness the potential and opportunity of the blue economy. The call was made by the Executive Director of the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Dr. Sule Abiodun … Read more
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has declared an indefinite strike over the sacking of 500 workers by Integrated Logistics Services Nigeria Ltd.(INTEL), and Associated Maritime Services Ltd (AMS). The union has also directed its members to shut down the Eastern ports from Monday, December 14 pending the reversal of the disengagement of the affected … Read more
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, says plans have been concluded for the deployment of a special mission aircraft to Benin to secure the maritime environment. Abubakar made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of the facilities at the Benin Unit of the Nigerian Airforce Base on Saturday. Read Also: Major … Read more
·Begins Catch Them Young Programme ·Announces date for First Nationwide Maritime Quiz The first nationwide maritime quiz for secondary school students in the 774 local government areas of Nigeria will begin on Monday, September 14, 2020. ‘’The vision is to get the upcoming generation to be interested in the maritime sector and to carve a … Read more
Morocco has suspended all of its maritime connections with Italy as a result of growing fears of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to World Maritime News, Morocco had earlier announced the suspension of all flights to and from Italy to as measures to contain the virus. Similarly, the directorate of the merchant navy at the … Read more
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has threatened to order its members to embarked on a nationalwide strike if the the Apapa gridlock was not resolved. The union lamented the slow pace of the ongoing reconstruction work on the busy Apapa-Oshidi Expressway that leads to the Tin Can Island and Apapa Ports in Lagos. … Read more
The director of Africa Canada Trade Investment Ventures, Mr. Kenneth Oguzie has called on Nigeria government and business owners to explore foreign businesses especially in Canada. He said this in an interview during his visit to Nigeria in preparation for a 2 days summit that is stated to hold in Canada by 23-24th of March, … Read more