In line with its commitment to ensuring improved working conditions for Nigerian dockworkers, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) have hosted the 2025 Day of the Dockworker in Lagos. Held under the theme, ‘Safe Port, Safe Ship’, the event…
The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has announced plans to officially launch a landmark publication titled “50 Drivers of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy” on Tuesday, December 4th 2025, at Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The publication, put together by the foremost body of maritime journalists in Nigeria, celebrates individuals and institutions whose visionary…
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has noted that effective Port State Control (PSC) is one of the most potent tools of ensuring global safety and maintenance of environmental standards in shipping. Dr. Mobereola who said this at a 5-day Regional Train the Trainer Workshop on Port State Control…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
…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,…
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,…
