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ReCAAP Raises Alarm Over 11 Cases Of Attacks On Ships Within 30 Days
The Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) has raised concerns over the spike on vessels attack with 11 incidents of sea robbery in the one of the world’s busiest…
Bayelsa Govt Pledges To Actualise Agge Seaport, As Marine/Blue Economy Team, NPA Visit Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has restated his administration’s commitment towards actualising the deep seaport project at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Diri gave the assurance…
Fleets , Seafarers’ Abandonment To Soar In 2025 – UN Findings
More ships than ever are being abandoned around the world by their owners, according to the United Nations’ labor and maritime organizations, leaving thousands of workers stuck on board without pay or the means to travel home to…
NIWA Set To Engage Toyota,Yamaha For Supply, Maintenance Of Boat Engine
The National lnland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has concluded plans to collaborate with Toyota/Yamaha company in Nigeria for the supply and maintenance of boat engines for better outputs and stability.
The Managing Director of…
LASG Begins Free HIV Testing Service In 19 Riverine Communities
The Lagos State Government has commenced a three-day free HIV testing and counselling services programme for residents of 19 riverine communities in the state. The initiative aims to provide accessible and reliable…
MWUN 2025: Comrade Igwe Onu Declares Ambition To Run As President General
The current Treasurer of the Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) , Comrade Uche Igwe Onu on Thursday,declared his intention to contest as the next President General in the forthcoming elections.
Speaking during the flag…
Customs Acknowledges Trade Modernisation Project Limited for Aiding Technological Advancement
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi has recognised the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) limited for its contributions towards improving the Nigeria Customs Service’s technological…
CUSTOMS: KLT Command Records 101% Revenue Growth, Decorates 37 Newly Promoted Officers
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a 101percent surge in revenue collection for 2024.
According to a statement on Wednesday, Customs Area Controller ,KLT Command ,…
Vessel Abandonment Skyrocket In 2024, As ITF Records 3,133 Seafarers Abandoned By Ship-owners
By Roland Ekama
New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has revealed that the abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year.
The abandonment of…
CUSTOMS DAY: Tin Can Command To Roll Out B’Odogwu, Nets N86b Revenue As At 27th January 2025
By Roland Ekama
The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command said all is set to deploy the B’Odogwu system, a Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) designed to enhance trade facilitation following the successful pilot…