By Tunde Ojudun The President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has warmly greeted Muslims across Nigeria and the world as they observe the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued by MWUN’s Head of Media, Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, Bunu described Ramadan as a sacred season of […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has called for deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to enhance tactical air support under the Deep Blue Project. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, at […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Marine and Blue Economy is a goldmine that requires the energy and innovation of Nigeria’s youths to fully realize its economic potential, according to Dr. Kayode Collins Farinto, immediate past Acting President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). Speaking on the theme “Raising National Awareness on the Significance […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as Commander of the Maritime Guard Command (MGC) at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). He succeeds Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed. Commodore Adoki, a seasoned Warfare Officer with […]
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Onyeka, has reaffirmed his commitment to modernizing operations and positioning the Command as a trade enabler. Speaking at a parley with journalists in the Command’s Conference Room, he outlined bold steps toward efficiency, transparency, and innovation. Comptroller Onyeka announced that the Command will […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a significant revenue increase in January 2026, collecting ₦145.9 billion, up from ₦116.4 billion in January 2025. The ₦29.5 billion rise represents a 25% year-on-year growth. Comptroller Frank Onyeka, who announced the figures at a media briefing, attributed the […]
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has elected new executives to lead its Cooperative Multipurpose Society during the Union’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on February 13, 2026, at its Secretariat, Osho-Drive, Lagos. In his valedictory speech, Comrade Ayokunle Ajayi, the pioneer President of the Cooperative Society and current Deputy Secretary-General (Organizing & Operations), […]
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been honoured as Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 at the prestigious New Telegraph Awards, marking a significant milestone in its reform journey. The ceremony, held at the Oriental Hotel to celebrate the Awards’ 5th anniversary, brought together top government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders. NIWA clinched […]
By Tunde Ojudun The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has formally distanced itself from the Joint Association of Customs Agents and Freight Forwarders (JACOFF), issuing an official disclaimer to clarify that it has no ties to the group. In a public notice dated February 13, 2026, and signed by Secretary General Fwdr. […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced the Green Channel initiative, a major step toward streamlining port operations and reducing the time and cost of doing business in Nigeria. Under the new system, containers will move directly from vessels to a dedicated examination area, eliminating delays and inefficiencies that have long plagued port clearance. Comptroller-General […]
