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Shippers’ Council Steps In To Resolve SIFAX–AGL Berthing Faceoff
Demonstrating the effective regulatory role of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, on Monday , swiftly intervened to resolve operational issues between SIFAX…
CHANGE OF BATON: Comptroller Anani Hands Over To DC Miko As Acting PTML Customs Area Controller
By Roland Ekama
Immediate past Customs Area Controller at PTML Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Joe Anani has officially handed over to Deputy Controller of Customs (DC) Nura Miko in an acting capacity.…
Comptroller Joe Anani’s Posting To Tin Can Island Command Draws Mixed Reactions From Stakeholders
By Roland Ekama
Freight forwarders and licensed customs agents have set agenda for the newly deployed Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Port Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Joe Anani, with a view to…
LAWMA Declares 12,000 Metric Tonnes Of Waste Removal From Lagos Inland Waterways
By Roland Ekama
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has revealed how itintensified citywide sanitation efforts with targeted clean-ups across Marina, Apapa, Lekki and Lagos Island, and sustained deep-clean operations on major…
Tin Can Island Port Command Gets New Area Controller
Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, 22 May 2026, held a change-of-command ceremony following the elevation of its former Customs Area Controller.
Assistant Comptroller‑General (ACG) Frank Okechukwu…
LASWA Intensifies Safety Inspections Across Ferry Jetties
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has intensified safety inspections at major ferry terminals across Lagos State to enforce strict compliance with waterways safety regulations and raise operational standards.
According to a…
Yajifarz Group Chairman, Solademi Lauds Nigeria Customs Over Launch Of SCADS
The Chairman, Yajifarz Group, High Chief Abdulamjid Solademi has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS over the recent launch of the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System, SCADS in to improve passenger clearance, compliance and…
MT Lady Martina Runs Aground After Collision At Bonny Waters; NIMASA Sets Up Situation Room
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched an investigation and established a Situation Monitoring Room after a collision yesterday between a Singapore‑flagged container ship and a Nigerian oil tanker that…
NIMASA Graduates 492 Advanced Combat Personnel, As Deep Blue Project Builds Operational Muscle
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Thursday graduated 492 advanced combat personnel trained to operate within the Deep Blue Project, underscoring a major boost to the country’s maritime security capabilities.…
Licensed Customs Brokers Blame Maritime Police For Cargo Delays , Rising Demurrage
Licensed customs agents have accused the Nigeria Police of alleged blocking containers at shipping companies, causing prolonged delays and mounting demurrage and storage charges for importers, in contravention of the Port Related Offences…