MARAN Calls For Collaboration, Greater Impact As Maritime Sector Welcomes 2026
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has charged maritime stakeholders to recommit themselves to collaboration and greater impact in the marine and blue economy as the nation steps into the year 2026. In a New Year message to members and stakeholders, the Chairman of MARAN, Mr. Tunde Ayodele described 2026 as a “year of…
Tincan Customs Exceeds Revenue Target With N51.8b Surplus In 2025
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a landmark revenue performance for the 2025 fiscal year, surpassing its annual target by over ₦51.8 billion. Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, announced that the Command generated a total revenue…
Tantita Arrests 4 Oil Thieves In Delta State
Four suspected oil thieves have been arrested in Delta State by Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSNL) in efforts to thwart economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta, even as their vessel, MT Thor, was intercepted, the suspects are facing trial for economic sabotage. The arrest was announced during the handover of the suspects at Koko Port…
NIMASA DG, Mobereola Felicitates Stakeholders At Yuletide
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated with stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry during the yuletide. Dr Mobereola who observed that the year 2025 was a good one for the industry also assured that the Agency will re-double efforts in ensuring that 2026 is…
SIFAX Group Pledges Support For Port Police Command
SIFAX Group and the Port Authority Police (Western) Command have resolved to work together to strengthen security at the Lagos ports. According to Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, while receiving the new Commissioner of Police, Port Authority Police (Western) Command, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, who paid the company a courtesy visit, there is a need for all stakeholders in the nation’s port ecosystem to support the operations of the Command in a bid to ensure security of lives and property, safeguard port infrastructure and guarantee conducive environment for legitimate commercial activities within the nation’s ports. Afolabi, who lauded the performance…
FG Equips 70 Youths With Vocational Skills, Starter Packs In Lagos
The federal government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sponsored the training and provided business starter packs for 70 young people across two vocational skills in Lagos. The beneficiaries were trained in eco-packaging and paper bag making as well as fashion designing under a skills acquisition and youth empowerment…
Tompolo Eulogises Wike At Birthday, Describes Him As Man Of Courage, Conviction
High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has celebrated the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, describing him as a leader whose public life continues to reflect courage, conviction and an unwavering sense of duty. In a birthday message issued on behalf of the leadership and staff…
NPA Showcases Simplified Export Processes At Kano International Trade Fair
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector through streamlined port operations and improved port–hinterland connectivity. Speaking during the NPA Special Day at the Kano International Trade Fair, Dantsoho praised the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) for…
NIMASA Lauds Contributions Of Maritime Media To Success Of Nigeria At IMO Elections
… Seeks Continouos Support To Maintain Momentum The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has acknowledged the invaluable support and contributions of Nigerian journalists, especially the maritime media, to the recent success of Nigeria at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) elections. It could be recalled that Nigeria won the elusive category C council election…