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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, […]
Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited (PCHS), the port management arm of SIFAX Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Micura Services Limited to oversee stevedoring operations at its Tin Can Island Port terminal in Lagos. This collaboration marks a significant step in PCHS’s ongoing restructuring initiative aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and elevating […]
On August 5, 2025, the President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, accompanied by his national executive team, paid a courtesy visit to the Western Port Authority Police Command in Apapa, Lagos. The delegation was warmly received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, along with senior officers […]
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to host the 2025 edition of its flagship event, the MAMAL Annual Maritime Lecture, bringing together top-tier stakeholders from across Nigeria’s maritime landscape. This year’s gathering will feature distinguished guests including the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Tantita Security Services Limited; renowned maritime […]
The Lilypond Export Command (LEXC) of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable export performance for the first half of 2025, recording a cumulative export value of $1.586 billion. This marks a 36% increase compared to the $1.165 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, Comptroller […]
In a bold move to curb the rising tide of fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways, the Federal Government has announced plans to phase out rickety boats and replace them with safer, standard-compliant vessels. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve maritime safety and protect lives across the country. The announcement was made by […]
In a significant diplomatic gesture, the United Republic of Tanzania has formally endorsed Nigeria’s candidacy for Category C membership of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. The endorsement highlights deepening bilateral ties and shared ambitions for maritime progress across Africa. During a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency […]
On Sunday, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by its President General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi and his national executive team, conducted a strategic visit to Melsmore Marine Nigeria Limited’s Ibeju Lekki facility in Lagos. The purpose is to engage with Seafarers employed by Melsmore and initiate their integration into the Seafarers’ Branch […]
