By Sylvanus OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and repair capacity during an inspection visit to Nigerdock at Snake Island integrated Free Zone, Lagos Dr. Mobereola was at Nigerdock to assess the ongoing maintenance work on the…
…As seizures of smuggled items hit 27 containers The Customs Area Comptroller of the Apapa Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu has said that, under the guidance of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs, the Command opened talks with officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and other stakeholders from various associations on developing a standard operating…
…As Oyetola Highlights Key Achievements By Sylvanus Obasi Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has advocated for an overhaul of infrastructure at the country’s seaports. Speaking at the 7th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi Annual Maritime (TAAM) Conference held at the weekend at the University of Lagos, Afolabi noted that the provision of the relevant…
By Sylvanus Obasi The Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, following his landmark election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO). As the umbrella body representing maritime journalists across Nigeria, the NNMJ praised Adeniyi’s appointment as a “historic moment…
Seizes Smuggled Goods Worth Billions The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced a record-breaking revenue collection of ₦1.378 trillion in the first half of 2025 marking a remarkable 35% increase compared to the same period last year. Addressing journalists at a media briefing , the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has pledged its unwavering support for the effective implementation of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. This commitment was reaffirmed by the President of WISTA Nigeria, Dr. Odunayo Ani, during a stakeholder engagement convened by the Federal Ministry of Marine and…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has extended its warmest congratulations to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his historic election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Councill. Spokesman of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada who broke the news in a release said…
The Face Of Maritime International (FOMI) is a maritime industry pageantry of international standards which uses beauty queens as role models to advocate greater participation of women in maritime professions. FOMI is a brand of Girls Go-To-Sea Campaign Initiative, a non-governmental and non-profit making organisation championing gender advocacy, gender equality and gender balance in the…
By Sylvanus Obasi In a major milestone towards building a smarter, more transparent, and efficient maritime sector, the Federal Government has launched the Maritime Labour E-Platform, a digital solution designed to revolutionize the governance of maritime labour in Nigeria. Unveiled at the event marking the 2025 Day of the Seafarer in Port Harcourt Rivers State,…
By Sylvanus Obasi Lagos/Port Harcourt, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 – The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria proudly celebrates the historic appointments of two distinguished women leaders in the maritime industry: Madam Jemilat Mahamah as Chairman of the Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority and Ms. Iroghama Ogbeifun as a Board Member…
