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AfCFTA: Borno State Begins Export Of Plastic Materials
As part of the economic revitalisation efforts of his administration, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced the commencement of exporting plastic products, marking a significant stride towards self-sufficiency.
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MT OSTRIA : EFCC Arraigns 3 Seafarers’ For Alleged 25m Oil Theft In Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday October 29, 2025 , arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, and three individuals before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over allegations of…
Shippers’ Council Leads Regional Push Against Peak Season Surcharges In Africa
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has raised concerns over the imposition of peak season surcharges and other arbitrary fees by shipping lines, which significantly threaten trade competitiveness across…
EHINGBETI HUB: NIWA Canvasses Greater Investment Toward Advancing Blue Economy Prosperity
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has campaigned for the Federal Government and private sector investors to significantly scale up investments in Nigeria’s inland waterways, stressing that such action is crucial to unlocking…
EHINGBETI : Stakeholders Make Case For Neglected Coastal Communities Over Blue Economy Boom
By Roland Ekama
Stakeholders in Lagos and maritime industry have exposed how the failure to invest in coastal communities threatens to derail Nigeria’s Blue Economy promises, risking deepening poverty in such areas .
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KLT CUSTOMS: Comptroller Edelduok Reaffirms Integrity Drive, Strengthens Cooperation With ICPC, NCoS
The Customs Area Controller of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, Comptroller Joy Edelduok, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to integrity and transparency during a courtesy visit to the Independent…
Comptr. Jaja Begins Familiarization Tour Of Eastern Marine Command Formations
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Eastern Marine Command (EMC), Port Harcourt, Comptroller Anderson Jaja, has commenced a familiarization tour of formations and key stakeholders within his Area of Responsibility (AOR), aimed at…
Customs Tin Can Port Intercepts Illicit Drugs, As Command Rakes – In 78% Revenue Target
In demonstration of the avowed collaborative synergy between the sister agencies working within the Maritime sector, the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized and then transfered a huge amount of illicit…
NIWA Deploys Machinery For Ikorodu Water Hyacinth Clean Up
The Lagos Area Office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Friday deployed a task force to develop strategic operational measures aimed at tackling the buildup of water weeds popularly known as water hyacinth around the…
NIMASA Revamps Management Team To Boost Operational Efficiency
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic redeployment of its management staff as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with its core mandate.…