Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry on Thursday February 20 converged at Lagos Chamber of commerce and industry to discuss and collaborate on the need to bring back the biggest maritime event in Nigeria, Nigerian Maritime Expo (NIMAREX) The Maritime stakeholders and members of the planning committee of NIMAREX 2025 led by Former Director General, Indigenous…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this known while receiving the Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior…
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has called on the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other vistas of opportunity now available at the Nigerian Ports Authority. Speaking at the ‘Special Day’ of the Nigerian Ports Authority at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair,…
All is set for maritime stakeholders to attend the Roundtable Discussion on the controversial International Cargo Tracking Note, ICTN which was reintroduced by the Federal government. The event which is being organised by the foremost maritime beat association, the Maritime Reporters Association Of Nigeria, MARAN is slated to hold this Thursday, February 27, 2025 at…
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…
…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…
The Founder of Le Look House of Bags, Chief (Mrs.) Chinwe F. O. Ezenwa has hailed the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) for the strides it has made in the sustainable developments of the maritime sector of the economy. Ezenwa who was an erstwhile Director in the Federal Ministry of Transportation before her retirement…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, 14 February 2025, officially launched the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme to enhance trade facilitation and reduce clearance times. Speaking at the event held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos, Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi highlighted the crucial role of trust and collaboration in the…
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of Nigerian ports. During a courtesy visit to the NPA on Thursday, 13 February 2025, the CGC noted that the success of the NCS…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has received the “Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024” Award, organised by the Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NMJ). During the award ceremony on Thurday, the CGC expressed his optimism in maintaining the positive trajectory of 2024, despite the challenges that lie ahead. “Gradually, we are…
