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Customs Strengthens Partnership With IPMAN, NMDPRA To Combat Petroleum Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 3 December 2024, hosted representatives of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…
MWUN 2025: NLC Assures Stakeholders Of Peaceful Elections , As Ajaero Lauds Adeyanju Leadership Style
By Roland Ekama
The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has commended the Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN)for all round industrial peace and harmony in port operations within the last…
Western Marine Customs Nabs 3 Suspects Over Seizures Of Illicit Drugs
By Roland Ekama
The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday handed over a total of 1,658 loaves of Cannabis Sativa, weighing 788 kilogrammes intercepted by its operatives to the National Drug Law…
Maersk Signs Deal With China, Korea For 20 Brand New Ships
Danish shipping giant,Maersk has signed agreements for 20 newbuildings, totalling 300,000 TEUs in capacity, with yards in China and South Korea for delivery in 2028-2030.
The new Maersk ships will replace older tonnage and will…
Gov. Abiodun Hails FG On Nigeria Customs Projects, Says Ogun Remains Industrial Hub Of Choice
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has lauded the federal government for approving the construction of the Nigeria Customs facilities in the State, adding that with the provision of infrastructure by his administration,…
NDLEA Intercepts 2,120 Kg Of Ghanaian Loud Along Lagos Waterways, Nabs One Suspect
No fewer than 2, 120 kilograms of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis produced in Ghana were intercepted by operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Ilesan beach, Lagos on Thursday 28th November.
A…
LASG Announces 12 Weeks Traffic Diversion On Marine Bridge For Maintenance Work
The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on Marine Bridge for repair work from Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 to Tuesday, 25th February, 2025.
This was contained in a statement by Mr.…
PortNews Port Reforms Summit Excites Maritime Stakeholders
The much anticipated PortNews "Port Reforms Summit" which holds on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, has been generating interest amongst stakeholders in the maritime industry.
The…
Senate To Hold Public Hearing On Coast Guard Bill, Thursday December 5th
The Nigerian Senate committee on Marine Transport is set to hold a Public Hearing to discuss the pros and cons of the controversial bill on coast guard.
The Nigerian coast guard bill establishment 2024 (SB 575) is sponsored by…
MOWCA Begins Move To Actualise Effective Implementation Of Regional Maritime Funding
Rising from a three day workshop in the Republic of Congo, the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa has been mandated by member states and experts to commence a process of sensitization for uniform application of…