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Nigeria Merchant Navy Union Calls For Action On Seafarers’ Welfare, Lauds NIMASA DG,
By Roland Ekama
The Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association NMNOWTSSA has commended Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),…
Tin Can Customs Hands Three Containers Of Expired Drugs To NAFDAC
The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command has handed over three containers of expired pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Lagos
In a brief handover…
SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL: Board, Management Unite For $1 Trillion Economy Push
The Governing Board of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), in Thursday , pledged its support for the management of the Council in playing a key role in helping the Federal Government achieve an economic growth target of at least seven per…
Freight Forwarders Laud Customs Controller Of PTML Over Reduction Of Multiple Alerts
By Roland Ekama
Freight Forwarders Urge PTML Customs to Streamline Timing of Cargo Examination...Laud Controller Over Reduction of Multiple Alerts Freight forwarders have commended the management of the Nigeria Customs Service…
ACG Babandede Praises Apapa Customs For 2025 Revenue Wins, Anti-Smuggling Successes
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Thursday, 5 February 2026, received the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarization visit during which he…
NIMASA Eyes Deep Blue Expansion, Seeks Navy Synergy For Gulf Of Guinea Security
Following the resounding success of its maritime security initiative, the Deep Blue project—which has transformed security across the Gulf of Guinea and earned international acclaim—the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
TRADE FACILITATION: NAGAFF Cautions Customs Over Port Delays, Demands Smoother Cargo Clearance
By Roland Ekama
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has expressed dissatisfaction with trade facilitation at the nation's seaports.
The group called on the Nigeria Customs Service…
Ending Fish Import Chaos: FG Launches Digital Licensing For Transparency
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola,, has approved the digitization of Nigeria’s fish import licensing process in a landmark policy move aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency and regulatory oversight within…
Nigerian Navy Leads Africa In Vessel Count, Eyes Regional Supremacy
Nigeria's naval fleet is Africa's largest by total vessels, comprising 152 units with a combined displacement of 38,052 tonnes.
Patrol vessels dominate, making up 132 units or 97.8% of assets, as confirmed by GlobalMilitary.net.
This…
Tincan Customs Shatters Revenue Record: ₦1.61 Trillion Collected, Beats Target by ₦85 Billion
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has recorded a total revenue collection of ₦1,609,874,328,972.55 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a significant milestone in the Command’s operational history.
The…