…Comptroller Olomu Applauds Stakeholders, Reaffirms Commitment to Efficiency Despite facing network challenges, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded a remarkable revenue haul of ₦215 billion in August 2025, powered by the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’Odogwu. Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, attributed the achievement to growing […]
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has wrapped up a high-level management retreat focused on aligning the Agency’s operations with the strategic priorities of the Federal Government and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. At the heart of the retreat was a renewed commitment to performance and accountability. Departmental and Unit Heads […]
In a bold move to combat the rising tide of drug abuse among Nigerian youths, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for a mandatory drug integrity test for students seeking admission into higher institutions across Nigeria. The initiative, currently being pursued as a presidential policy, aims to institutionalize drug testing as a […]
The Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Dr. Michael Odey, has commended the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) for the timely and efficient delivery of electoral materials to all twelve riverine local government areas in the state. Dr. Odey noted a significant improvement in logistics compared to previous elections, attributing the […]
In a landmark event held on Friday, August 29, 2025, the National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, officially inaugurated the newly established COWA Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. She was warmly received and accompanied by Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), wife of the Kebbi State Governor. The […]
At 20:53hrs on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) received an urgent alert from the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade (MDAT) Gulf of Guinea Watchkeepers. The report detailed an attempted boarding of the Malta-flagged chemical tanker ENDO PONENTE near Lome Port, Togo (coordinates: 05°10’N, 001°23’E). Following the alert, NIMASA’s […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called on the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to issue biometric identification cards for its Dockworkers and Seafarers branches. The aim is to clearly distinguish legitimate workers from impostors operating within Nigeria’s seaports. During a courtesy visit to NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, MWUN […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called on the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to issue biometric identification cards for its Dockworkers and Seafarers branches. The aim is to clearly distinguish legitimate workers from impostors operating within Nigeria’s seaports. During a courtesy visit to NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, MWUN […]
Le Look Nigeria Limited, the iconic brand behind Le Look Bags, is set to mark its 40th anniversary in grand style on October 1, 2025, at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. Founded in 1985 by Chief Mrs. Chinwe Ezenwa, Le Look has grown from a modest women-led startup into a globally recognized manufacturer of […]
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has renewed its commitment to protecting the interests of Nigerian shippers by calling for a comprehensive review or outright removal of the war risk insurance surcharge imposed Nigerian waters. Speaking at the third Annual Maritime Lecture organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), themed “Addressing the Burden of […]
