The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight. This assurance was given at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organised by the Agency with the theme “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the…
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has warned Shipping companies and Terminal Operators against what it described as incessant and arbitrary increase in shipping and terminal charges without due process. In a letter dated February 10, 2026, and signed by the National Coordinator, Hon. Ibrahim Tanko, the association drew the attention of…
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), recently concluded a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos. Titled “Achieving a 7-Day Cargo Dwell Time,” the session brought together the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) under the Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA) framework and hosted by the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has commended the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola, for his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization…
Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has said its strategic decision of refocusing its business primarily on general cargo and break-bulk handling was responsible for its operational rebound in 2025. The improved performance follows a strategic repositioning of the terminal after a challenging 2024 where it lost some high-profile clients,…
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and optimize revenue generation. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that on Thursday, a delegation from International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, paid a courtesy visit to the Operational Headquarters of the Command as part of…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Thursday received the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarisation visit during which he commended officers and men of the Command for their exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation throughout the year 2025. Addressing officers…
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, hosted the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Zone A, Mohammed Babandede, on a strategic operational visit aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery within the Command. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Acting Customs Area Controller of…
Following the success of its maritime security architecture known as the Deep Blue project, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of the project which impact has been felt across the Gulf of Guinea and gained global recognition, to ensure sustainability and greater impact. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Director General of…
The Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested eight suspected smugglers and confiscated contraband items worth over N3.319 billion, officials announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the command warehouse in Ikeja, Customs Area Comptroller, Gambo Aliyu disclosed that the seizures included 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice (equivalent to 12…
