In a grand ceremony, HRH Miskagam Jerome Goewam Leklat II has been elected as the new Long Pan of Qua'an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. The revered traditional leader, who was coronated as the District Head of Bwall on February 2, 1985, brings over 38 years of dedicated service to the throne. A stalwart son of the soil, Long Pan Leklat II is currently the longest-serving District Head in Qua'an Pan LGA and one of the longest-serving Chiefs in Plateau State. His ascension marks a new chapter in the history of the Pan people, who have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the pre-colonial era. The Qua'an Pan Local Government, located in the heart of Plateau State, has a storied past, having produced notable leaders and contributed significantly to Nigeria's cultural and economic landscape. With Long Pan Leklat II on the throne, the people of Qua'an Pan are poised for continued progress and prosperity. Our heartfelt congratulations to HRH Misk...
War in the Middle East: Strategic Shockwaves Across Global Shipping and Business. The renewed war that broke put on Saturday February 27,2023 in the Middle East is no longer a distant geopolitical crisis it is a direct operational and financial challenge for the global maritime industry. For shipowners, charterers, insurers, port operators, and cargo interests, the conflict has reintroduced a level of volatility not seen since the height of the pandemic supply chain crisis. With critical chokepoints under threat and risk premiums rising, the global shipping system is once again operating under strategic stress. At the center of concern is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply transits daily. Any credible threat of closure or sustained disruption immediately reverberates through tanker markets, freight derivatives, and bunker prices. Even limited naval confrontations or missile threats are sufficient to cause rerouting...