Italy’s Snam Tightens Grip on LNG Terminal as Imports of Liquefied Gas Surge
Italy’s gas operator Snam has acquired a 48.2% stake in the Livorno LNG terminal, boosting its control over key infrastructure as LNG imports rise nearly 40% amid efforts to secure energy supplies.
Alleged Crude Oil Theft: US Impounds Nigerian-Owned Supertanker
The United States Coast Guard has seized a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over alleged crude oil theft, piracy, and drug trafficking, raising questions about Nigeria’s maritime regulatory oversight.
ECOWAS Names Dangote as Inaugural Business Council Chair
ECOWAS has appointed billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote as the first Chair of its Business Council, aiming to boost regional investment, revitalise stalled projects, and strengthen economic integration across West Africa.
ECOWAS Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Coups, Warns Against Democratic Reversals
ECOWAS has reiterated its strict stance against military takeovers following the recent attempted disruption in Benin, emphasizing the need for stronger governance, regional cooperation, and democratic stability in West Africa.
NSC Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Maritime Judicial Capacity
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing maritime judicial capacity during a courtesy visit to the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.
