Nigeria, Ghana, and West Africa are strengthening maritime cooperation through a new partnership and MoU.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigerian Navy prevents smuggling and seizes rice, operating a Forward Operating Base in Badagry.17:43
  • Customs, Navy, and FRSC collaborated to strengthen border and maritime security in Nigeria.17:43
• Ghana →

  country in West Africa

  • The telecommunications regulator in Ghana is currently tasked with introducing a compensation scheme and overseeing the sector.17:30
  • The National Communications Authority (NCA) regulates radio and TV operators in Ghana.17:30
• International Maritime Organization →

  specialized UN agency concerned with legal and regulatory aspects of maritime activity

  • Lobbying efforts have revived talks regarding a carbon tax, involving the International Maritime Organization, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia.Thu 12:34
  • Iran and Oman negotiated a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to file the route with the IMO.Wed 07:56

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