December 25, 2025
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Sylvanus Obasi

Stakeholders Align With AFMESI’s ESG Blueprint As Ministry Tips Initiative To Lead Blue Economy Drive

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The African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI) has secured renewed commitments from government, academia, operators, and international partners to advance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration across Africa’s maritime and blue economy sectors. At its 5th Annual Symposium, held virtually on October 30, 2025, and themed “The Role of ESG in Maritime and the Blue…

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NPA Boss, Dantsoho Calls For Regional Collaboration At 45th PMAWCA Council Meeting

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By Sylvanus OBASI The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and PMAWCA President, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho represented by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs and Spokesperson of the Authority, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara opened the 45th Annual Council by warmly welcoming stakeholders from West and Central Africa, Institutional Partners and International observers to the very important meeting…

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Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Deepen Bilateral Cooperation On Trade Facilitation, Compliance Management

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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has led a delegation from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the Netherlands for a two-day bilateral working visit aimed at strengthening cooperation on trade facilitation, port efficiency, and border management between the two countries. The visit, held between 29 and 31 October 2025, featured a series of high-level…

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Port Harcourt Customs Command Makes History With 76 Billion Revenue Collection In October

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The Nigeria Customs Service Port Harcourt II Area Command has achieved a landmark milestone with a record-breaking revenue collection of N76, 075, 447, 369. 83 in October 2025. This achievement marks the highest monthly revenue in the Command’s history, highlighting the impact of decisive leadership and unified collaboration within the Command. This record-breaking performance is…

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Apapa Customs Command Breaks Record With ₦304b Collection In October 2025

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It’s Beginning of Greater Revenue Exploits, Says Comptroller Oshoba The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a record-breaking ₦304b collection for the month of October 2025, being the highest monthly revenue generation by any customs command in the history of the Service.  This record, which beats the ₦264b collected in the month…

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Customs Reaffirms Dedication To Partnering With AfCFTA For Stronger Intra-African Trade

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…Secures AfCFTA’s Endorsement for Customs PACT Initiative  The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to collaborating closely with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to enhance continental trade integration, improve data accuracy, and address structural barriers hindering intra-African trade. The Customs Chief made this known on Monday,…

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Apapa Customs Launches Electronic Cargo Tracking System To Boost Trade, National  Security

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The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), a digital innovation aimed at enhancing national security, boosting revenue generation, and facilitating seamless trade across Nigeria’s ports.  The pilot phase of the initiative was conducted using a container designated for the Kano/Jigawa Area Command on 5th November,…

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Nigeria, Ghana Customs Deepen Partnership to Combat Illicit Trade, Strengthen Regional Integration

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By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the fight against illicit trade, while promoting seamless trade facilitation and regional economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). CGC Adeniyi made…

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Blue Economy Takes Centre Stage As NIMASA Hosts 4th Admiralty Law Colloquium

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has identified the judiciary as a major partner in the realization of the benefits of the Blue Economy in Nigeria. The Director General, Dr Dayo Mobereola said this at the 4th Edition of the Admiralty Law Colloquium in Lagos with the theme, ‘Charting the Course of Nigeria’s Blue…

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NIMASA Accredits 27 Registered Shipyards For Operation In Nigeria

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has accredited 27 registered shipyards across the country. This is in accordance with its mandate enshrined in Section 22 of the NIMASA Act, 2007, and sections 335-339 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007, which gives the Agency statutory powers to regulate, license, inspect and enforce standards for shipyard operations in…

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