On Saturday, November 18, 2025, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, added another feather to his cap by earning a PhD in Leadership and Strategic Studies from the Federal University of Lokoja. This academic achievement crowns a distinguished career marked by visionary leadership, institutional reform, and an unwavering […]
The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully wrapped up a week-long in-house training programme held from Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17, 2025. The initiative focused on enhancing the capacity, professionalism, and operational efficiency of senior officers across various units. At the opening ceremony, Customs Area Controller Comptroller Frank […]
The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, headquartered in Apapa, Lagos, has officially welcomed its new Commissioner of Police, CP Toyin Agbaminoja, who becomes the 33rd officer to lead the Command. She succeeds AIG Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola, recently promoted and retired from active service. CP Agbaminoja brings over 30 years of distinguished service to her new […]
The President of the Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Tajudeen Abass has demanded decasualization of Union Members employed by Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), proposing a phased monthly approach. He also demanded Practical Training Initiatives for workers on e-systems, equipment handling, and hazard recognition within terminal operations. Speaking […]
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent’s financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper. The whitepaper, titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has called for collaboration with stakeholders to strengthen trade through standards. The Director General, SON, Ifeanyi Okeke at the 2025 edition of the World Standards Day themed “Shared vision for a better world, spotlight on the Sustainable Development Goal 17” celebration in Lagos,said the event is not only to commemorate the […]
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has paid glowing tribute to one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s maritime industry, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, as he celebrates his 75th birthday. The President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere, said this in a congratulatory message on Wednesday in Lagos. Bivbere described Prince Shittu as “a colossus […]
The Executive Chairman of the Apapa Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Chief (Hon.) Emeka Chukwumalu, has extended warm felicitations to Prince Olayiwola Shittu JP, former National President of ANLCA, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Speaking on behalf of his family, the chapter’s executive committee, and all members, Chief […]
The Nigeria Customs Service has organised a week-long leadership retreat for its newly promoted Comptrollers with a focus on strengthening leadership capacity, innovation, and institutional integrity across commands and formations. The retreat, held at the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi Auditorium of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, was declared open on Tuesday, 7 October […]
From Lagos to Port Harcourt and across Nigeria’s maritime corridors, Prince Olayiwola Shittu is a name that commands respect. Simply known as “Prince Shittu” he is a pioneering customs broker, visionary entrepreneur, and a generous soul whose influence spans decades. Born in Epe, Lagos State, Prince Shittu hails from the esteemed Alao Sanusi family of […]
