CGC Adeniyi Commissions ASR-Donated Customs Hospital In Bauchi

…Assures Host Communities Of Improved Access To Quality Healthcare The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, officially commissioned the Abdul Samad Rabiu / Nigeria Customs Service Hospital in Bauchi, a 60-bed healthcare facility constructed and donated by Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of ASR Africa and Founder/Executive Chairman of BUA Group.  The…

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AMSAY Conference: 10 Years Of Shaping Ideas, Setting Agenda For Nigerian Maritime Sector

For a decade now, the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY) also known as ‘A Day With Nigerian Maritime Students’ has remained a rallying point for dialogue, policy advocacy and youth-driven engagements in Nigeria’s maritime space, steadily shaping conversations around reforms, capacity building and industry growth. From its inaugural theme in 2016 titled, “The…

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Customs Launches Digital One-Stop-Shop To Cut Cargo Delays

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and significantly reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, 13 February 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a major structural…

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NIMASA, NUPRC Meet To Improve On Industry Regulation

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s investment climate through enhanced inter-agency collaboration. This formed the core of discussions during a working visit by the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, to the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and her…

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NIWA Wins ‘2025 Maritime Agency Of The Year’ At New Telegraph Awards

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been named Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 at the prestigious New Telegraph Awards. The award ceremony, which marked its 5th anniversary, was held at the popular Oriental Hotel and drew top government officials, captains of industry, and key stakeholders from various sectors of the economy. NIWA clinched…

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FMMBE Reaffirms Commitment To Ethical Governance, Accountability In Agencies

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, declared open the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) of Agencies under the Ministry, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.  Represented by the Deputy Director, Special Duties, Mrs….

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FOMI Felicitates Onome Monije Over Chieftancy Conferment As Omesiri R’uvwie Of Uvwie Kingdom

Face Of Maritime International (FOMI) has felicitated Chief Mrs Onome Joy Monije on her recent conferenment  as the OMESIRI R’UVWIE of Uvwie by the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr Emmanuel Sideso Abe 1.  The occasion which happened last Saturday at the Palace of Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom in Uvwie local government area…

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NIMASA Reaffirms Commitment To Shipyard Development, Sustainable Maritime Growth

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight. This assurance was given at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organised by the Agency with the theme “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the…

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