NIMASA Considers Amending MLC 2006 To Enhance Nigerian Seafarers Welfare

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is reviewing 16 proposals for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, which is often referred to as the “Seafarers’ Bill of Rights”. This much was made public at a three-day Tripartite Technical session which brought together key stakeholders from government, employers, unions, and international maritime…

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Customs Pledges Relentless Crackdown On Smugglers At Border Areas

…As Operation Whirlwind Intercepts Over 53,000 Litres Of Smuggled PMS in Kwara The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to curb the smuggling of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), recording major seizures under Operation Whirlwind in Kwara State, reiterating that between January 14 and February 11, 2025, NCS operatives have intercepted over 53,000 litres of…

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