Customs Strengthens Community Ties as CGC Commissions Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena

The Controller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to personnel welfare and community partnership with the commissioning of the Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena (WASA), a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of the Western Marine Command. Speaking at the event, which drew officers, community leaders, youth representatives, and stakeholders, […]

MWUN Commends Nigeria’s IMO Council Achievement

By Tunde Ojudun The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has congratulated members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for their contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. Comrade Abi described Nigeria’s victory on November 28, 2025, […]

Nigeria Commends Committee for IMO Council Victory

The Federal Government has honoured nine members of its Inter-Ministerial Committee with commendation letters for their pivotal role in Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2026–2027. Signed by Marine and Blue Economy Minister Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, the letters praised the committee’s strategic diplomacy and campaign coordination that secured […]

Pipeline Surveillance: Tambou Warns Against Ethnic Politics, Defends Tantita Contract

Niger Delta activist, Comrade Preye Tambou, has urged ethnic champions and pressure groups in Delta State to reconsider their opposition to the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. He warned that politicizing the deal along ethnic lines could undermine national security and reverse recent gains in the oil and gas sector. […]

Cargo Dwell Time: NPA Hosts PEBEC on Port Efficiency

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has concluded a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos aimed at achieving a 7-day cargo dwell time across Nigerian ports. The session, held at the Lagos Port Complex (LPC), Apapa, brought together the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) under […]

IMO Council Seat: FG Commends NIMASA DG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of NIMASA, for his pivotal role in Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2026–2027. Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, praised Dr. Mobereola’s strategic leadership and effective engagement with IMO Member States, which […]

MWUN Advocates Review of NJIC for Seafarers in Nigeria

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called for an urgent review of the National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) for Seafarers. The expiration of the NJIC has left Seafarers exposed to poor working conditions, arbitrary employment practices, and weakened enforcement of agreed standards—placing responsible shipowners at a disadvantage. Stakeholders stress that this review is […]

ACG Babandede Inspires Officers During Visit to KLT Command

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, received the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Zone A, Mohammed Babandede, on a strategic operational visit focused on enhancing efficiency and service delivery. Welcoming the ACG and his delegation, Acting Customs Area Controller of KLT, Deputy […]