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The Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Prince Segun Oduntan, has pledged full support for the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN). He called on the association to uphold professionalism, ethical standards, and balanced reportage in the maritime sector. Oduntan made the remarks on Wednesday […]
By Tunde Ojudun Within just two weeks, the Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the leadership of Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has recorded another major breakthrough against drug trafficking. Officers intercepted 8,347 packages of Cannabis Indica, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms, with an estimated street value of ₦16.694 billion. This follows a similar […]
By Tunde Ojudun Concerns have emerged over the National Single Window Project, launched on March 27, 2026, to simplify import and export processes. Reports of delays in the digital trade system have left thousands of containers trapped at the ports. However, Chief Emeka Chukwumalu, Executive Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), […]
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has urged officers to intensify revenue generation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations, and uphold discipline and professionalism in service delivery. Speaking during the Command’s monthly parade on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Apapa headquarters in Lagos, Oshoba stressed the need for operational […]
The newly elected executive of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has pledged closer collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to support Nigeria’s ongoing port modernisation programme and broader maritime sector reforms. During a courtesy visit to the NPA headquarters in Lagos, MARAN President Oluyinka Onigbinde led the delegation to meet with Ikechukwu […]
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commended the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) for conducting a seamless and rancour-free leadership transition. During a courtesy visit by MARAN’s newly elected Executive Committee, the General Manager, Corporate Communication and Strategy of NPA, Ikechukwu Onyemachara, praised the association for its transparent electoral process and strong administrative structure, […]
By Ikechukwu Onyemekara From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on October 17th 1994 (Same month of his birth) as a junior staff on Grade Level 3, Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu popularly known as “Texas” by dint of diligence, determination, discipline and desire rose to the defining role of senior […]
By Tunde Ojudun Nigeria’s maritime sector posted strong growth in Q1 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising 19.5% to 46.75 million, underscoring the increasing dominance of larger-capacity ships. According to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Operational Performance Review, the rise reflects improved cargo efficiency and growing confidence among global shipping lines, […]
SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), describing his emergence as a reflection of his professionalism and dedication to maritime journalism. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, Chairman of SIFAX Group, […]
By Tunde Ojudun In a major boost to international confidence in Nigeria’s anti-smuggling and cargo intelligence system, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over a fleet of stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada. The handover ceremony took place on Monday, 4 May 2026, at Tin Can Island Port, where Canada’s Deputy High Commissioner […]
