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Shadows On The Horizon: Nigeria’s National Single Window—Hype Or Hack? As March 27 Looms
The media hype surrounding the National Single Window (NSW) platform ahead of its Phase One launch on March 27 appears flawless on the surface. But Roland Ekama X-rays some of the possible pitfalls awaiting the takeoff of this all-important…
Two-Week Licence Nightmare: Freight Agents Accuse NPA Spokesman Of Stonewalling
Freight forwarders operating at Nigerian seaports have criticised the spokesperson of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, over alleged failure to respond to calls and messages from stakeholders amid growing…
Customs Fixes December 2026 To Phase Out Physical Examination At Ports
By Roland Ekama
The Comptroller-General , Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, announced that physical examinations of cargo will be completely phased out before the year's end, shifting to…
MARITIME SECURITY: Cross River Canvasses Support For Amphibious Training Institution
Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepened collaboration with the military to strengthen maritime and internal security in the state.
The governor gave the assurance when…
Shippers’ Council, Ogun State Govt Partner on Inland Dry Port Project
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), and Ogun State Government are partnering to fast -track the development of Gateway Inland Dry Port project.
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers' Council, Dr.…
IMO Declares 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Persian Gulf Amid Deadly Strait Of Hormuz Attacks On Vessels
By Roland Ekama
The Secretary-General, International Maritime Organisation IMO Arsenio Dominguez has condemned a deadly attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, March 6, 2026, where at least four seafarers died and three…
Dr. Increase Uche To Lead NAGAFF’s New Trade War Committee To Tackle Port Corruption
Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, Founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), has inaugurated a 16-member Trade War Committee to tackle corruption, regulatory excesses, and operational bottlenecks…
Shippers’ Council 2026 Retreat Ignites Execution Revolution With Salary Hikes, Digital Overhaul, Bill Progression
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) kicked off its 2026 Strategic at the Conference Hotel Limited in Ogun State, uniting the Governing Board, executive management, directors, and key stakeholders under the…
Abdulkadir: Safety , Teamwork Fuel NSML’s 2025 Success Story, Hails Booming Maritime Sector At Awards Gala
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) has described the nation's maritime industry as rapidly growing, crediting its potential to enhanced operational efficiency and collaborative stakeholder…
OPERATION WHIRLWIND ERUPTS: Customs Seizes14,375 Litres Of PMS In Major Crackdown
Acting on the Nigeria Customs Service's vision to eradicate smuggling and boost government revenue, the special anti-smuggling unit—Operation Whirlwind—has unleashed a fierce crackdown in recent weeks.
The team has disrupted illicit…