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CGC Adeniyi Makes History As First Nigerian Elected Chairperson Of WCO Council
Exactly two years after his historic appointment as the Comptroller-General of Customs by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR during a high-level meeting of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council at Brussels in June…
FG Champions Waterway Safety In Taraba With New Life Jacket Initiative
In a direct continuation of the Federal Government of Nigeria's resolve to make waterways safe, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, in collaboration with the Taraba State Government, has significantly bolstered water…
New Era Begins As Eastern Naval Command Celebrates Leadership Transition
The Headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command hosted a grand farewell parade and Regimental Passing Out Ceremony (RPC) on Friday in honour of the outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) East, Rear Admiral SA Akinwande.
The colourful event…
Avoseh Retains Leadership Of MWUN Seamen Branch, Laments Delay Of Age Seafarers’ Pension
By Roland Ekama
Comrade Sunday Avoseh has been reelected as President of the Seamen/NIWA and Water Transport Branch of the Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN).
Avoseh was reelected unopposed on Thursday, 26 June 2025, during…
SEAFARERS’ DAY: Merchant Navy Union Makes Case For issuance Of Class 1 / 2 Certificates Locally
The Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNO/WTSSA) has extended heartfelt felicitations to seafarers, ship owners, and maritime stakeholders nationwide as the world marks Seafarers' Day 2025.
A…
Regional Ferry Safety Conference Opens in Lagos With Focus On Innovation , Collaboration
By Victor Ijezie
The Lagos State Government has clamoured for a regional ferry services across the West and Central Africa sub region of the continent .
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, who delivered a…
Customs Zonal A Coordinator Visits Seme Command To Boost Operational Efficiency, Revenue
The Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo PhD, today received the Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone A Lagos, Assistant Comptroller General Charles Orbih, during a working visit to…
MWUN Seeks Government Intervention To Combat Seafarers’ Harassment Onboard Ships
By Roland Ekama
The Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has urged the federal government and lawmakers to work closely with the organised labour groups to combat harassment of seafarers' on board vessels on the nation's…
BREAKING: Reps Orders Customs To Collect 4% FOB Levy On imports, Set July 1 As Deadline To End 7% CoC
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to stop the collection of the 7 per cent Cost of Collection (CoC) from July 1, 2025, in line with the provisions of its 2023 Act.…
MWUN 2025 ELECTION: Dockworkers Elect Comrade Bolaji Agboola As President
The Dockworkers Branch of the Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Monday, June 23, 2025, elected Comrade Bolaji Agboola as its new president.
Agboola, a former District 2 Chairman at Tin Can Island Port, takes over…