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By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, concealed inside an imported Toyota Sienna. The illicit cargo was hidden in 13 bags within one of four vehicles in a single […]
The Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), under the leadership of Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, continues to push for efficiency and global best practices across the nation’s ports. His blueprint, supported by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is reshaping operations and positioning Nigeria as a competitive maritime hub. One of the standout […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable revenue performance for 2025, alongside intensified enforcement against expired and improperly declared imports. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Acting Comptroller Bolaji Lukmon Adigun reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to facilitating legitimate trade, curbing smuggling, enforcing […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Ibeto Seaport Area 5 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a training program to strengthen ethics and public trust. On January 16, 2026, officers gathered in Port Harcourt for the Reputation Management Cascade Training, part of a nationwide push to promote integrity and accountability in customs operations. Opening […]
Nigeria’s maritime sector entered a new chapter on 22 January 2026 as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, officially unveiled the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal at Eko Hotel, Lagos. The event drew senior government officials, legislators, industry leaders, and stakeholders, marking the long-awaited operationalisation of a fund created […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has applauded the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Honourable Adegboyega Oyetola (CON), for his decisive action in banning wooden boats from Nigerian waterways. The Union described the move as timely and necessary to curb the incessant accidents that have claimed countless lives annually. Minister […]
By Tunde Ojudun On Monday, January 19, 2026, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, officially inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Abuja. According to a statement by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Minister, […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has achieved a significant milestone in its anti-smuggling efforts with the interception of 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica, comprising 1,205 loaves, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦157,830,000. Speaking to the press, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, Area Controller of the Command, revealed that the seizure was made […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has achieved a significant milestone in its anti-smuggling efforts with the interception of 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica, comprising 1,205 loaves, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦157,830,000. Speaking to the press, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, Area Controller of the Command, revealed that the seizure was made […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), in its role as the Port Economic Regulator, has directed all shipping companies, agents, and terminal operators at Nigerian ports to immediately suspend any planned review or increase in charges. This directive remains in effect until full engagement and consultation with relevant stakeholders have been conducted. The […]
