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NUSI Issues Urgent Alert For Indian Seafarers Amid Iran Tensions
The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has sounded an urgent safety alarm for Indian crew members operating near Iran's coast, citing the escalating war-like situation in the region.
In an advisory note addressed to all…
Navy’s Piracy Crackdown Powers Port Trade Surge in Nigeria – Shippers’ Council Boss
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has praised the Nigerian Navy's aggressive anti-piracy efforts as a game-changer for port operations, cargo safety, and Nigeria's blue economy .…
Shippers’ Council , Police Partnership To End Port Operational Delays , Boost Security
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and Ports Authority Police (Western) Command are deepening ties to enhance port security and efficiency, highlighted by a courtesy visit from Commissioner of Police CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, psc,…
Apapa Customs Deepens Navy Ties To Boost Maritime Security
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed strong commitments to deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Navy towards ensuring effective maritime security.
Comptroller…
Language Barrier: NACCIMA, WARTU Push Shippers Council To Fund Multilingual Staff At Borders
By Roland Ekama
The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has urged the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) management to fund multilingual personnel to tackle language barriers at…
President Tinubu Approves Extension Ban On Raw Shea Nut Export
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for a further one year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on (Information and…
CROSS BORDER TRADE: Shippers’ Council Urges Traders To Latch On Border Info Centre Benefits
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) on Wednesday , called on traders in cross border business to seek assistance from its Border Information Centre (BIC) office, at Seme border post towards promoting seamless operations…
Lagos – Abidjan Corridor: Seme Customs Announces Plans On Checkpoints Reduction To Two
By Roland Ekama
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, on Wednesday announced N4.1 billion in revenue collected between February 1 and 25, 2026.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, disclosed this…
Israel’s Zim Sale To Hapag-Lloyd Hits Political Wall
Israel's political showdown over the $4.2 billion sale of national shipping giant Zim to Germany's Hapag-Lloyd kicked off in earnest this week, as the Knesset’s Economic Affairs Committee grilled stakeholders on the deal's national security…
MLC Turns 20: ILO , IMO Renew Vow To Seafarers’ Rights Amid Global Shipping Challenges
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) , a groundbreaking treaty adopted on February 23, 2006,…