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,…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has organized a one-day national workshop aimed at equipping young marine scientists with practical skills and hands-on experience needed for effective participation in Nigeria’s growing blue economy sector. The event, titled “Internship-Based Capacity Building for Young Marine Scientists in Nigeria: Fostering Practical…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a strategic effort to improve maritime safety and empower coastal communities, the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) convened a two-day national workshop on April 29–30, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed “Strengthening Safety at Sea: USSD Enhancement and Community-Based Training for Marine Artisans,”…
By Sylvanus OBASI Foremost security provider in Nigeria, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has been confirmed as the official sponsor of the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) scheduled to hold in Houston Texas, United States on 5-8 May , 2025 . Executive Director, Technical and operations , Tantita security services Limited, Captain Wareddi Enisuoh …
The integration of advanced technologies such as Blockchain, E – Customs platform and the artificial intelligence have all worked to enhance the speed of cargo clearance and have reinforced the Service’s commitment towards meeting global best practices in the pilot phase of B’Odogwu initiative at the PTML Command. This was the submission of the Customs…
The Acting Assistant Director, National Cyber-crime Centre of the Nigerian Police Force, SP Abubakar Smart has urged journalists to be disciplined and mindful of their choice of words online. Smart gave this advice while speaking at a cybercrime workshop organised for journalists by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Thursday in Lagos. According…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed plans to embark on a Radiological and Nuclear Detection Program aimed at fortifying the nation’s security against the smuggling of nuclear materials. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, announced this strategic initiative during the inauguration of a 4-Day Capacity Building Workshop organized by the…
