By Sylvanus OBASI, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its dedication to promoting gender equality in decision-making processes as part of its efforts to combat gender discrimination and gender-based violence. At a capacity-building workshop on gender inclusivity, co-organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the NCS in Abuja on Monday, the Comptroller-General…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN) has strongly countered the assertion made by the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), saying that the Nigerian seafarers are among the highest paid globally. Recall that while receiving the Coordinator of International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Barning Annica Marie who paid a working…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In a bid to tackle the rampant issue of illicit trafficking and smuggling across borders, the European Union (EU) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing law enforcement and trade facilitation at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja on 16 April 2024. The project, titled “Getaway Corridor,” according to EU…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos. In an effort to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its counterpart in the Republic of Benin, a high-powered delegation led by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, embarked on a crucial mission to meet with the Director-General of the Customs Administration…
The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez has congratulated the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. In a conveyance letter personally signed by him, the IMO Secretary General recognized the strides of the Agency…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The newly appointed Customs Area Controller (CAC), Kebbi Command, Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike has on Friday reopened Kamba Border for international trade as directed by the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. Speaking shortly after reopening the border, in the midst of district head of Kamba, Alh. Mamuda Fana,…
The Nigerian President of Women’s International Shipping And Trading Association (WISTA Nigeria), Mrs Eunice Ezeoke wishes all women around the world a happy women’s day as she celebrates the strength and endurance of women in all spheres of life and most especially in maritime. In a press statement issued in Lagos on Friday in commemoration…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The International Transport Workers’ Federation UK has approved a grant to Nigeria through the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, to build a Seafarers Recreation Centre in partnership with the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. The Head ITF Seafarers Trust Fund, Katie Higginbottom, who announced this during a meeting with…
· We will continue to prioritise Safety and Security on Nigerian Waters – Jamoh The United States Coast Guard USCG, has offered Nigeria a three-year plan to work with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA for the removal of the Condition of Entry (CoE), placed on American-bound vessels from Nigeria. Cdr. Juliet Hudson at…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos. January 26 each year, is known as International Customs Day. This is a day set out by World Customs Organisation to celebrate the roles and contributions of customs to global trade facilitation. In Nigeria, the 2024 World Customs Day was well organised by the Nigeria Customs Service under the current Comptroller-General,…
