By Tunde Ojudun The President‑General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid‑Fitr, urging them to emulate the life of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Unto Him) and reflect on the true significance of the celebration after the Ramadan fast. Comrade Bunu emphasized […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Tin Can Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has posted an impressive revenue performance for February 2026, underscoring the transformative leadership of Customs Area Controller, Frank Okechukwu Onyeka. Official figures show the Command generated ₦120,462,054,345.72 in February 2026, a sharp rise from ₦103,612,383,381.39 in February 2025. This year-on-year increase […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has joined forces with the Ghana-based Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) to advance digital empowerment for women in West Africa’s maritime sector. Supported by Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Inter-Regional Coordination Centre (ICC), the collaboration was formalized during a three-day […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has condemned the increasing incidents of theft at the quay aprons of Lagos seaports. A recent case occurred aboard Vessel MV ZY JU HE at EKO Support around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday. Reports indicate that five tins of […]
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, announces with deep sorrow the passing of Comrade Taofeek Dabiri, Deputy President-General (DPG) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) branch. Comrade Dabiri was a distinguished unionist, admired for his humility, dignity, and exemplary conduct. Known for his cheerful […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has dismantled another smuggling attempt, intercepting 3,398 cartons (339,800 bottles) of codeine-containing syrup worth ₦3.398 billion Duty Paid Value (DPV). The operation, carried out on Sunday, 15 March 2026, came just five days after Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR PhD, visited […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion in the maritime sector, emphasizing that sustainable progress requires the contributions of both men and women. Delivering the keynote address at NIMASA’s International Women’s Day 2026 celebration in Lagos, Director General Dr. Dayo Mobereola highlighted the vast […]
The President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) recently hosted the executives of Transporters for Tinubu 2027 Political Support Group at the Union’s headquarters, 119 Osho Drive, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos. During the visit, the group explained that their initiative was designed to promote structured collaboration between government, transport operators, and private parastatals, while ensuring […]
Nigeria’s maritime sector—through which over 80% of the nation’s international trade flows—is undergoing a sweeping transformation under the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Anchored on port modernisation, digital trade facilitation, and institutional reform, this new policy direction is designed to reposition Nigeria’s seaports as competitive hubs within […]
The Director of the Nigeria National Single Window (NSW) Project, Tola Fakolade, has clarified that the platform will not replace any government agency involved in trade facilitation. Instead, it will integrate their processes to eliminate duplication and improve efficiency. Fakolade explained that once a release is issued by the Nigeria Customs Service, it will already […]
