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Iran Frees Eight Crew From Seized MSC Containership; Four Ukrainians, Four Filipinos Return Home
Iran has released eight seafarers from the Greek-managed containership Epimonidas, officials in the Philippines and Ukraine said, more than two months after the vessel was seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) near the…
Customs Shields Local Manufacturers, Confiscates 1,996 Kegs Of Smuggled Vegetable Oil
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to protecting Nigerian manufacturers and preserving jobs by intercepting prohibited imported goods valued at over N273 million in Cross River State.
Speaking during a press…
National Seafarers’ Welfare Board Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of MLC 2006, As Stakeholders Reaffirm Commitment To Sailors’ Well-Being
By Roland Ekama
The National Seafarers' Welfare Board of Nigeria (NSWBN) and Mission to Seafarers have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the welfare of Nigerian seafarers during the board's celebration of Maritime Labour…
Delay In Aged Seafarers’ Benefits Sparks Outcry As NLC Deputy President Marks Day Of The Seafarer
By Roland Ekama
Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, Deputy President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and former President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN),has expressed worries over the delay in the payment of aged…
Nigerian Shippers’ Council Opens Middle‑Managers Retreat To Boost Leadership, Performance
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Thursday opened a four‑day Operational Retreat for Grade Level 12–14 officers, an initiative the Council says will fast‑track leadership development, strengthen performance…
Day Of The Seafarer 2026: Merchant Navy Union Asks Government To Turn Promises Into Action for Seafarers
By Roland Ekama
The President of the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) Comrade Bod Yousuo on Thursday, called for urgent policy reforms to improve welfare and working conditions for…
“Invest In Seafarers Or Lose Blue Economy Status”— Captain Ladi Olubowale Urges FG
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the Day of the Seafarer 2026, a maritime practitioner , Captain Ladi Olubowale says the country’s maritime future rests on a competent, sustainable maritime workforce — with Nigerian seafarers…
Shippers’ Council Stalwart Dr. Bashir Ambi Bows Out As Stakeholders Celebrate Success Story
By Roland Ekama
Dr. Bashir A. Ambi-Mohammed was celebrated on Tuesday at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Lagos headquarters as he approaches formal retirement on Friday, June 26, capping 26 years of service that transformed how…
CUSTOMS : Tin Can Command Revenue Rises , As New Area Controller Pledges Stronger Media Collaboration
By Roland Ekama
The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin can Island Port Command on Wednesday , announced continued gains in revenue generation as newly deployed Area Controller, Comptroller. Joe Anani, used his maiden press engagement to…
Nwokeji Under Fire: As Mickey Excellency Boss Demands Urgent System Rejig Before Tenure Ends
By Roland Ekama
The Managing Director of Mickey Excellency Nigeria Limited , Alhaji Babatunde Abdulazeez Mikhail, has publicly challenged ANLCA national president Kingsley Emenike Nwokeji to address what he calls "glaring loopholes"…