..As Nigeria Customs Concludes 5-Day WCO Trade Facilitation In-country Mission The Comptroller-General of Customs(CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged younger officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to aspire toward global expertise in Post Clearance Audit (PCA), describing the tool as a cornerstone for modern customs careers and the future of Nigerian trade facilitation. Speaking at…
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA Nigeria) has felicitated the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over the commissioning and official launch of the Cabotabe Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal held last Thursday in Lagos. In a press statement made available to PLATFORM…
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has on Monday 19th January 2026, formally inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the inauguration ceremony was held at the Honourable Minister’s Conference Room at the Ministry in Abuja. In his address at the…
The Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ), an umbrella body of all Nigerian maritime Journalists heartily felicitates the Customs Comptroller- General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on his birthday. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Chairman of NNMJ, Elder Dele Aderibigbe and Secretary, Mr . Moses Ebosele, The Network congratulated Dr Adeniyi for…
Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital solutions. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations. The…
The Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr.Taiwo Afolabi, CON, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, commending his exemplary leadership and far-reaching contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and global trade standing. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has recorded another major operational success with the interception of 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica, totaling 1,205 loaves, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦157,830,000. Addressing members of the press on Wednesday, the Area Controller of Customs, Western Marine Command, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi said the seizure…
Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has directed all shipping companies, shipping agents, and terminals operating within Nigerian ports to suspend and refrain from implementing any review or upward adjustment of their charges until they have fully engaged their stakeholders. The Council wishes to clarify that the recent adjustment was approved strictly…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has renewed his call on state governments across the federation to urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation and instead invest in safer, modern fibre and aluminium boats. The Minister made the call against the backdrop of recent tragic boat…
SIFAX Group has opened the 2026 business year with a strong declaration of intent, unveiling an innovation-driven growth plan aimed at strengthening operations, deepening technology adoption, and expanding its footprint across West Africa. The Chairman of the Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, made this known in his New Year message to employees, partners, and stakeholders, where…
