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By Tunde Ojudun Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has reiterated his call for state governments to prohibit the use of wooden boats for commercial water transport, citing their role in the country’s recurring waterway tragedies. This renewed appeal follows a series of devastating boat accidents that have claimed numerous […]
By Tunde Ojudun The National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Fwdr. Hon. Tochukwu E. Ezisi, has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to members of the association, urging them to embrace professionalism, regulatory compliance, and innovation in the year ahead. In a message addressed to all NAGAFF members, […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has set a new benchmark, closing the 2025 fiscal year with an unprecedented revenue of ₦2.93 trillion. This marks a ₦573.29 billion increase over the ₦2.36 trillion collected in 2024, a 24.32% growth, reinforcing Apapa’s position as Nigeria’s top revenue-generating customs formation. The […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has initiated a 30-day grace period, effective January 5, 2026, for maritime stakeholders to conduct a self-audit and voluntarily comply with all statutory maritime regulations. This of the agency’s “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance,” targets full adherence to Nigeria’s maritime laws. Affected parties include […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is finalizing preparations for the launch of its state-of-the-art FS6000 scanning machine at APM Terminals, Apapa. This follows a strategic inspection visit by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (ICT), DCG Oluyomi Adebakin, on Monday. The visit marks a critical step toward the full deployment of the non-intrusive inspection system, which recently […]
By Tunde Ojudun In a bid to boost internal revenue and support its members, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has announced plans to reintroduce ticketing for all containers exiting Nigerian ports. The initiative aims to generate funds to sustain chapter operations and provide welfare for retired and elderly members. This development was […]
By Tunde Ojudun In alignment with the Nigeria Customs Service’s work-life balance initiative championed by Comptroller-General Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, the Western Marine Command held a vibrant end-of-year party on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The event took place at the Command’s premises in Coconut, Apapa, Lagos, drawing a lively crowd of officers, stakeholders, traditional […]
On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, Deputy Comptroller BL Adigun, held his inaugural consultative meeting with terminal operators, marking a proactive step toward strengthening collaboration and operational efficiency at the command. In a statement issued by Chief Superintendent of Customs Victor Ogagbor, the Command’s […]
— Calls for Continued Support to Sustain Global Recognition The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed profound appreciation for the pivotal role played by the Nigerian maritime media in securing Nigeria’s recent election to Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council—an achievement the country had pursued for 14 years. During […]
By Tunde Ojudun In a vibrant celebration of excellence and achievement, the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted a grand end-of-year party on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Apapa Country Club in Lagos. The event was held in line with the work-life balance initiative introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, […]
