Category: Maritime
The Battle for Kharg Island: The Gulf Flashpoint That Could Crash the World Economy
NewdawnMar 15, 2026
In every modern war there is always one target that carries more meaning than geography. It becomes the economic artery of a nation, the lever that could bend the...
Iraq closes airspace for additional 3 days amid regional tensions
NewdawnMar 10, 2026
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday announced a new 72-hour extension of the country’s airspace closure amid ongoing regional tensions. In a...
Maritime sector records 24.8% cargo growth in 2025 – NPA
NewdawnMar 05, 2026
L-R: Minister of Marine Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho,...
Trump promises protection for ships in Strait of Hormuz
NewdawnMar 04, 2026
Protection U.S. President Donald Trump says he intends to secure shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is threatened by Iran, including with the U.S....
Iran to allow China pass through Strait of Homuz
NewdawnMar 03, 2026
Barely Iran 24 hours after it announced closure of Strait of Homuz to vessels from all countries,Iran has granted an exception to China. A post on X handle...
MOU on BUA-Dhabi Ports Park:Tinubu hails Nigeria-UAE industrial breakthrough
NewdawnFeb 16, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports...
Tinubu Approves Oil Drilling at Tongeji Island, Olokola Deep Seaport to Take Off — Abiodun
NewdawnJan 22, 2026
Tinubu Approves Oil Drilling at Tongeji Island, Olokola Deep Seaport to Take Off — Abiodun —New Seaport to Be Known as Blue Marine Economic Zone Ogun State’s...
U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft, piracy
NewdawnDec 11, 2025
U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft, piracy Also Read:Lekki Deep Sea Port: Altering the maritime map of Africa The United States Coast...












