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*Mobereola urges beneficiaries to let their elevation inspire greater excellence The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced the promotion of 243 staff members, reinforcing its commitment to merit-based career advancement and staff welfare. Among the newly elevated are 9 Deputy Directors who now assume the role of Directors, including key figures such […]
Senior officials of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) have called on the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its management to exercise restraint in the proposed review of licensing fees for Customs agents. They also emphasized the urgent need for all stakeholders to gain full proficiency in the […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has officially confirmed Comrade Oniha Erazua as the substantive Secretary-General of the Union. The announcement was made on Friday, August 13, 2025, during a joint session of the National Administrative Committee (NAC) and the Central Working Committee (CWC). Comrade Oniha, who had […]
The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has issued a formal plea to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging an immediate reduction of the 7% cargo clearance surcharge at Nigerian ports. The group says the levy is deepening the economic crisis and choking trade. In a letter delivered to the Presidential […]
The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to improve operational efficiency, standardise security protocols, and address delays affecting private maritime security operations. During a courtesy visit to Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command at NNS Beecroft, Lagos, MASPAN President […]
The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has pledged unwavering support to the Agency’s Executive Management in fulfilling its strategic mandate. This assurance was made during the Board’s inaugural meeting held in Lagos. Chairman of the Board, Hon. Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar, emphasized the Board’s dedication to collaborating with Management to […]
In a sweeping operation aimed at curbing illicit imports and safeguarding national security, the Apapa Customs Command of Nigeria Customs Service under the leadership of uncompromising Comptroller Babatunde Olomu PhD, has intercepted 16 containers loaded with contraband goods valued at over ₦10 billion. The announcement was made by Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, during […]
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has reiterated the ban on the clearance of pharmaceutical products through bonded terminals, emphasizing that such consignments must now be processed exclusively at designated seaports. Speaking to journalists at the APM Terminal in Apapa on Monday, following the interception of 16 containers with […]
Dr. Akutah Pius MON, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has strongly opposed Nigeria’s classification as a war risk zone, arguing that the country has experienced no terrorist attacks in its waters for over three years. He emphasized that this misclassification leads to unjustified insurance premiums, inflating the cost of doing business at […]
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Western Marine Command (WMC), Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, has pledged his full support for the upcoming 2025 edition of the MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL)—the flagship event of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN). The lecture is scheduled to take place on August 27, 2025, […]
