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In a landmark recognition of integrity within Nigeria’s maritime space, the Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders, Importers & Exporters Coalition (SNFFIEC) has concluded a four-year undercover evaluation of officers at the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Command. The result is the emergence of five officers as paragons of transparency, dedication, and professionalism. On Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, […]
A maritime advocacy group has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s abrupt six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, warning that the move could cost Nigerian exporters over $100 million. Initially praised as a strategic effort to boost local processing and increase Nigeria’s stake in the $6.5 billion global shea industry, the ban […]
…Comptroller Olomu Applauds Stakeholders, Reaffirms Commitment to Efficiency Despite facing network challenges, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded a remarkable revenue haul of ₦215 billion in August 2025, powered by the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’Odogwu. Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, attributed the achievement to growing […]
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has wrapped up a high-level management retreat focused on aligning the Agency’s operations with the strategic priorities of the Federal Government and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. At the heart of the retreat was a renewed commitment to performance and accountability. Departmental and Unit Heads […]
At 20:53hrs on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) received an urgent alert from the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade (MDAT) Gulf of Guinea Watchkeepers. The report detailed an attempted boarding of the Malta-flagged chemical tanker ENDO PONENTE near Lome Port, Togo (coordinates: 05°10’N, 001°23’E). Following the alert, NIMASA’s […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called on the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to issue biometric identification cards for its Dockworkers and Seafarers branches. The aim is to clearly distinguish legitimate workers from impostors operating within Nigeria’s seaports. During a courtesy visit to NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, MWUN […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called on the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to issue biometric identification cards for its Dockworkers and Seafarers branches. The aim is to clearly distinguish legitimate workers from impostors operating within Nigeria’s seaports. During a courtesy visit to NIMASA’s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, MWUN […]
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has renewed its commitment to protecting the interests of Nigerian shippers by calling for a comprehensive review or outright removal of the war risk insurance surcharge imposed Nigerian waters. Speaking at the third Annual Maritime Lecture organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), themed “Addressing the Burden of […]
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has renewed its commitment to protecting the interests of Nigerian shippers by calling for a comprehensive review or outright removal of the war risk insurance surcharge imposed Nigerian waters. Speaking at the third Annual Maritime Lecture organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), themed “Addressing the Burden of […]
In a coordinated push to support Nigerian shippers, key maritime institutions—including the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Nigerian Navy, and the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)—are advocating for the removal of War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums on Nigeria-bound cargo. This initiative follows significant improvements in maritime security across Nigerian […]
