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When Comptroller Frank Onyeka assumed leadership at the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) nine months ago, expectations were sky-high. His predecessor, DCG Dera Nnadi mni, had left behind a legacy of excellence in revenue generation, trade facilitation, and infrastructure reform. Many wondered: could Onyeka take it even further? In late August, a quiet revolution unfolded […]
Dr. Basil Nwolisa, President of the Association of Nigeria Customs Brokers and the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Customs Agents (NCJTFLCA), has called on Nigerians to rise against what he described as “socialized corruption,” warning that the nation risks collapse if systemic extortion and abuse are left unchecked. Speaking at the public presentation […]
The maiden edition of the Nigerian Maritime Golf Challenge held in Lagos yesterday brought together key stakeholders in the maritime and golfing communities, with retired Rear Admiral David Adegbola Adeniran clinching the overall maritime nett title. Speaking shortly after his victory, Adeniran expressed delight at winning the first-ever maritime golf challenge as a retired naval […]
The Western Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 86 sacks of stolen Ammonium Sulphate and Polypropylene valued at ₦4.5 million. Ammonium Sulphate is usually used in making explosives and also at fertilizer plants. The dangerous substance was intercepted on the water after it was stolen from a boat taking it to a fertilizer […]
In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria’s maritime sector, Clarion Shipping West Africa has unveiled MV Ocean Dragon, a fully Nigerian-owned container vessel set to revolutionize international and regional trade. At the unveiling ceremony in Apapa, Lagos, Vice President Mrs. Benardine Eloka announced generous freight incentives for Nigerian shippers: According to her, $500 discount await every […]
The Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a landmark revenue of ₦159 billion for August 2025. This achievement was revealed by Comptroller Frank Onyeka during a ceremony held to decorate newly promoted officers. Comptroller Onyeka credited the revenue milestone to the successful deployment of the B’Odogwu system and ongoing trade […]
To tackle persistent port congestion and enhance transparency, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has rolled out a new automated system for clearing overtime cargo at the country’s ports. The system is designed to simplify cargo clearance, minimize human interference, and ensure fair disposal of goods that exceed their allowed dwell time. Under Section 30(1) of […]
In a decisive step toward reducing maritime trade costs, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has inaugurated an eight-member committee tasked with implementing resolutions from the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL 2025). The committee’s primary focus is to secure the suspension of War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums levied on vessels calling at Nigerian ports. […]
Following strategic deployments by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, Comptroller Joe Anani has officially assumed leadership as the new Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command. At a brief handover ceremony on Friday, Comptroller Anani expressed deep appreciation for the achievements of his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller General […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian inland waterways have become graveyards of broken promises and failed regulation. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), charged with overseeing water transport safety, has consistently fallen short. Its weak enforcement and regulatory lapses have turned our rivers into death traps. Despite repeated tragedies, NIWA’s response has been largely symbolic—press statements, […]
