The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has commended the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola, for his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization…
Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has said its strategic decision of refocusing its business primarily on general cargo and break-bulk handling was responsible for its operational rebound in 2025. The improved performance follows a strategic repositioning of the terminal after a challenging 2024 where it lost some high-profile clients,…
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and optimize revenue generation. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that on Thursday, a delegation from International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, paid a courtesy visit to the Operational Headquarters of the Command as part of…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Thursday received the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarisation visit during which he commended officers and men of the Command for their exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation throughout the year 2025. Addressing officers…
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, hosted the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Zone A, Mohammed Babandede, on a strategic operational visit aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery within the Command. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Acting Customs Area Controller of…
Following the success of its maritime security architecture known as the Deep Blue project, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of the project which impact has been felt across the Gulf of Guinea and gained global recognition, to ensure sustainability and greater impact. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Director General of…
…As 60 Indigents Benefit from First Phase Of Scheme The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF), the philanthropic arm of SIFAX Group, in partnership with Ogun North East Local Government, has enrolled 60 residents from ten rural communities in the first phase of a free health insurance scheme aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for…
The Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested eight suspected smugglers and confiscated contraband items worth over N3.319 billion, officials announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the command warehouse in Ikeja, Customs Area Comptroller, Gambo Aliyu disclosed that the seizures included 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice (equivalent to 12…
In its determined efforts to reduce boat mishaps on the Nigeria’s waterways to the bearest minimum, the Federal government is making plans to purchase modern boats and ferries that would be distributed to the riverine areas of the country. The gesture is meant to replace the wooden and dilapidated boats and ferries that have been the…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command has announced the seizure of 1,315 explosives and thousands of ammunition rounds in 2025, highlighting a intensified border crackdown. Acting Customs Area Controller, OO Afeni disclosed this at a press conference in Idiroko on Thursday, while handing over intercepted narcotics and weapons to the NDLEA and the…
