October 12, 2025

Month: August 2025

Customs launches reputation management Guide in zone “A” for stronger integrity, Public trust

Customs Launches Reputation Management Guide in Zone ‘A’ for Stronger Integrity, Public Trust

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched its strategic reputation management campaign in Zone ‘A’, which aims to transform institutions, enhance public trust, and improve service delivery.… More...

MASPAN seeks stronger collaboration with NAVY, calls for operational reforms in Maritime security sector

MASPAN Seeks Stronger Collaboration with Navy, Calls for Operational Reforms in Maritime Security Sector

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has called for deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to strengthen operational efficiency, standardise security protocols, and address delays affecting private maritime security operations in the country.… More...

NiMASA Board backs management on Blue Economy Growth

NIMASA BOARD BACKS MANAGEMENT ON BLUE ECONOMY GROWTH

By Babatunde Aremu

The members of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), during their inaugural meeting in Lagos, declared their commitment to supporting the Agency’s Executive Management in delivering on its mandate.… More...

Customs intercepts 16 containers of Ammunition, fake pharmaceutical products, other prohibited items

Customs intercepts 16 containers of Ammunition, fake pharmaceutical products, other prohibited items in Lagos

By Babatunde Aremu
Nigeria customs service has intercepted 16 containers of Arms and Ammunition, Fake pharmaceutical products and other prohibited items in Lagos.

Compttroller General of customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi while addressing journalists on Monday in Lagos atrributed the success to intelligent – led operations and collaboration with other security agencies to enhance National security.… More...

All set for MAMAL 2025 as Shippers council Boss, Akutah backs MARAN for Summit

All set for MAMAL 2025 as Shippers Council Boss Akutah backs MARAN for Summit

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius MON, has stated that Nigeria has no business being listed in a war risk zone and consequently mandated to pay insurance premiums

Akutah made this assertion while receiving a delegation from Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Thursday at the NSC headquarters.… More...

All set for MAMAL 2025 as Shippers council Boss , Akutah backs MARAN for Summit

All set for MAMAL 2025 as Shippers Council Boss , Akutah backs MARAN for Summit

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius MON, has stated that Nigeria has no business being listed in a war risk zone and consequently mandated to pay insurance premiums

Akutah made this assertion while receiving a delegation from Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Thursday at the NSC headquarters.… More...

Bola Muse expresses concern about low female representation in freightforwarding

Bola Muse Expresses Concern About Low Female Representation in Freight Forwarding

By Babatunde Aremu

The CEO of Bomarah Group and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s Maritime industry, Hadjia Bola Muse has expressed concerns regarding the lack of female representation in the freight forwarding sector.… More...

Customs holds consultation with stakeholders on review of licensing rates for customs Agents

CUSTOMS HOLDS CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS ON REVIEW OF LICENSING RATES FOR CUSTOMS AGENTS

By Babatunde Aremu

In line with its statutory mandate under Sections 103 to 107 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and in furtherance of ongoing reforms to strengthen professionalism and regulatory efficiency in the freight forwarding sector, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced consultations with stakeholders on a planned review of licensing renewal fees for Licensed Customs Agents.… More...

Apology accepted

Abuja Airport incident: Kwam 1 issues public apology, pleads for forgiveness

Following a controversial incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, a public figure identified as Kwam 1 has issued an unreserved apology, acknowledging personal misconduct and pleading for forgiveness from the authorities and the public.… More...

EFCC cracksdown on stevedoring firms over unremitted Royalties

*EFCC CracksDown on Stevedoring Firms over Unremitted Royalties*

By Babatunde Aremu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into several stevedoring firms operating in oil and gas facilities for failing to remit royalties to the Federal Government through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).… More...