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NRS, Customs, PEBEC Pledge To Waive Demurrage On Affected Consignments
The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on Tuesday, conducted an assessment visit to the National Single Window (NSW) office in Apapa, Lagos,…
Minister Directs Shippers’ Council To Probe Into Foreign Marginalization Of Local Barge Operators
Local barge operators in Nigeria's maritime sector have raised alarms over alleged deliberate efforts by foreign interests and certain terminal operators to sideline them, prompting Marine and Blue Economy Minister Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola to…
NAGAFF President Preaches Unity, Integrity In Easter Message To Maritime Community
High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), has extended warm Easter greetings to members, stakeholders, and the broader maritime community, emphasizing…
Shippers’ Council Secures Presidential Nod For ICTN, Eyes Smooth Rollout
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its resolve to fully implement the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), assuring stakeholders that concrete steps are being taken to ensure a smooth and sustainable rollout.…
Ogun Customs Records 266% Export Growth Amid Intensified Anti-Smuggling Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, recorded a 266 percent increase in export value in March 2026, reflecting improved trade facilitation and intensified anti-smuggling operations along the Idiroko border…
RIVERS STATE: Navy Rescues Kidnapped Victim In Bonny Island
The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in Bonny, reinforcing its iron grip on security across Rivers State waterways.
Personnel from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny located and freed Mr. Benedict Eze,…
IMO Canvasses Coordinated Action To Evacuate 20,000 Stranded Seafarers In Persian Gulf
In a stark evaluation of the escalating crisis, the International Maritime Organisation IMO, Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez warned that around 20,000 seafarers remain trapped aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf amid tensions…
Marine& Blue Economy Ministry Announces 160% Surge in 2025, Assures Stakeholders NNSL Revamping
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced a remarkable 160 per cent increase in revenue generated by agencies under his Ministry, attributing the surge to sweeping reforms and a renewed focus on…
National Single Window Opens Dedicated Support Centre in Apapa To Assist Port Users
The National Single Window (NSW) platform, Nigeria's digital trade facilitation portal, went live last Friday, days after its formal launch on Wednesday of the same week, marking a significant milestone in the Federal Government's drive to…
SIFAX Group Wins Triple Honours At Maritime Industry Merit Awards
SIFAX Group and its Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, recorded a remarkable outing at the Maritime Industry Merit Awards (MIMA) 2025, clinching three prestigious honours in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s…