March 3, 2026
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Zonal Coordinator Commends Apapa Customs Command, Charges Officers On Integrity, Trade Facilitation

Sylvanus Obasi04 mins

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…

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ACG Babandede Inspires Officers During Strategic Visit To KLT Customs Command

Sylvanus Obasi03 mins

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…

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NIMASA Mulls Expansion Of Deep Blue Project, Maintains Partnership With Navy

Sylvanus Obasi07 mins

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…

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Customs FOU Intercepts Drugs, Rice, Cars, Other Contraband Worth N3.3bn

Sylvanus Obasi03 mins

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…

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Platforms Communications Inaugurates Planning Committee For 10th AMSAY Conference

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Frontline maritime media company, Platforms Communications has Inaugurated a 12 man Central Planning Committee (CPC) for the 10th Anniversary of the popular maritime industry youth advocacy program, ‘A Day With Nigeria Maritime Students’ also known as the Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY).  In a press statement issued on Monday, the Convener of the…

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Boat Mishaps: FG To Acquire N14.6b Modern Boats, Ferries For Distribution To Riverine Areas

Sylvanus Obasi07 mins

In its determined efforts to reduce boat mishaps on the Nigeria’s waterways to the bearest minimum,  the Federal government is making plans to purchase modern boats and ferries that would be distributed to the riverine areas of the country. The gesture is meant to replace the wooden and dilapidated boats and ferries that have been the…

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Ogun Customs Hands-Over Weapons, Narcotics, Other Seizures Worth N4.1b To Relevant Agencies

Sylvanus Obasi02 mins

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command has announced the seizure of 1,315 explosives and thousands of ammunition rounds in 2025, highlighting a intensified border crackdown. Acting Customs Area Controller, OO Afeni disclosed this at a press conference in Idiroko on Thursday, while handing over intercepted narcotics and weapons to the NDLEA and the…

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Tougher Standards, Enhanced Oversight Mark Launch of New Palau Ship Registry

Sylvanus Obasi14 mins

The Government of the Republic of Palau has contracted Palau Ship Registry to operate the nation’s official shipping registry under a new governance framework. The appointment follows a period during which the Government considered how the registry should operate going forward, with a focus on accountability, transparency, and alignment with international maritime standards. In December, the Ministry…

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UN Re‑Elects Felicia Mogo To Prestigious Group Of Experts

Sylvanus Obasi03 mins

Dr. Felicia Chinwe Mogo, a leading advocate for sustainable development and Nigeria’s blue economy, has been re‑elected to the United Nations Group of Experts on Marine Environment and Socio‑Economics for the 2026–2030 term. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that her renomination under the African Group underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in global marine governance and international confidence in…

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