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WATERWAYS SAFETY:Minister Leads Life Jacket Distribution In Lagos , As NIWA Harps On Zero Mishap In 2025
By Roland Ekama
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, through the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)in collaboration with the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Wednesday, May 29, 2025.presented a…
SGF Akume Visits NSC, Reaffirms Support For Maritime Sector Reforms
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), H.E. Senator George Akume, KSJI, fnim, paid a high-level visit to the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) headquarters in Lagos.
The high-level visit underscores the Federal…
Customs, Ministry Target 50% Export Price Reduction As Trade Under AfCFTA Advances
The Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has commissioned the inaugural Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, marking a major milestone in regional trade…
Maritime Police , Customs Strengthen Collaboration To Combat Waterways Crime
In a significant step towards enhancing maritime security, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Maritime, Musa Yusuf Garba, on Monday , hosted Comptroller Patrick N. Ntadi, the new Customs Area Controller of the Western…
Barge Operators, MWUN Foster Strategic Maritime Collaboration
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has pledged the union's strong commitment to synergize with barge operators as part of measures to boost seamless movement of cargoes…
MSC Container Ship Sinks Off Indian Coast, 24 Crew Rescued
A Liberian-registered MSC Elsa 3 sank on 25 May at around 0750 hrs local time on 25 May off the coast of Kochi according to India’s Ministry of Defence.
The MSC Elsa 3 was on a voyage Vizhinjam to Kochi when it developed a 26…
MWUN Storms Lekki Freeport To Resolve Brewing Operational Crisis, Demands Respect For Protocols
By Roland Ekama
In a dramatic move to quell rising tensions at Lekki Freeport Terminal, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has stepped in decisively to tackle growing unrest among dockworkers.
On Wednesday, Comrade…
CRFFN Raises Concerns Over Revenue Challenges, Seeks Shippers’ Council Support For Capacity Building
By Roland Ekama
The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has expressed concerns over its challenges in generating revenue from international operations, particularly regarding Practitioners Operating Fees…
Customs Boosts Renewable Energy Trade, Marks One Year Of Advance Ruling Programme
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting seamless and sustainable trade operations, with a renewed focus on facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies.
The…
Maritime Workers Union Cheers Tinubu In Historic Shipping Line Venture
Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has congratulated president Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful establishment of Unity Shipping Worldwide line.
In a congratulatory letter addressed to the president through the…