NIGERIA: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has launched a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with nine leading Nigerian banks to help empower Nigerian contractors in the oil and gas sector.

TANZANIA: The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has signed a contract with Mercan Tekne Deniz Araçları Ltd Şti of Türkiye for the supply of modern patrol and inspection boats to be deployed at Mtwara Port and Bukoba Port.

GABON: Following the lead of Comoros, the Government of Gabon has formally terminated its agreement with Intershipping Services LLC to manage its international ship registry.

A new service, commencing this week, will provide customers with dedicated direct connections linking West Africa with key global trade lanes.