April 16, 2026

Year: 2026

NIMASA PLANS TO EXPAND DEEP BLUE PROJECT WITH CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH NAVY

 

NIMASA PLANS TO EXPAND DEEP BLUE PROJECT WITH CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH NAVY

By Babatunde Aremu

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.… More...

TINCAN CUSTOMS, NDLEA SEIZE N4.7 B CANNABIS CONSIGNMENT AT TINCAN PORT

 

Tincan Customs, NDLEA Seize ₦4.7bn Cannabis Consignment at Tincan Port

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a significant seizure of ₦4.7 billion worth of cannabis at the Tincan Island Port Command in Lagos. The seizure was made after an intensive physical examination of a 40-foot container, which was found to contain 55 jumbo bags of Cannabis Indica alongside a firearm.… More...

Freight forwarders seek Dialogue with FG over FAAN’S New charges

 

Freight Forwarders seek Dialogue with FG over FAAN’S New charges

By Babatunde Aremu

Airport freight forwarders on Tuesday seek Dialogue with the Federal Government over what they described as an arbitrary and unilateral increase in charges by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). … More...

SENATE CONFIRMS JUSTICE OYEWOLE AS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

 

 

 

 

Senate confirms Justice Oyewole as Supreme court Justice

By Babatunde Aremu

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

This confirmation follows the presentation and consideration of the report by the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, led by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire ¹ ².… More...

CUSTOMS FOU ZONE A SEIZES N3.3B WORTH OF CONTRABAND, HANDS OVER MASSIVE DRUGS TO NDLEA

 

 

 

 

Customs FOU Zone A Seizes N3.3bn Contraband, Hands Over Massive Drugs To NDLEA

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, has again achieved a sweeping crackdown on smuggling networks, recording seizures worth over ₦3.3 billion with a sustainable heavy blow to drug trafficking syndicates operating across the South-West corridor.… More...

TINCAN ISLAND CUSTOMS HONOURS DISTINGUISHED OFFICERS, EXCEEDS N1.6TRN REVENUE TARGET

 

  • Tincan Island Customs honours Distinguished Officers, Exceeds ₦1.6trn Revenue Target

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command has again recognised outstanding officers for outstanding performance and announced a Revenue stride of ₦1.6 trillion in 2025

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka who disclosed this at the ceremony held at the Tincan island command headquarters in Lagos said the Command exceeded its ₦1.524 trillion revenue benchmark for 2025.… More...

Freight forwarders face ejection from Lagos Airport offices over Tariff Dispute with FAAN

 

Freight forwarders face ejection from Lagos Airport offices over Tariff Dispute with FAAN

By Babatunde Aremu

The crisis between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and freight forwarder associations at the Lagos airport is escalating, with cargo agents facing ejection from their offices at the cargo terminal.… More...

Trade Facilitation: CGC Adeniyi, Trade modernisation Team Engage Global Customs leaders in Abu Dhabi

 

Trade facilitation :  CGC,  Adeniyi,  Trade modernisation Team Engage Global Customs leaders in Abu Dhabi

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to technology-driven border management and international cooperation as the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition commenced on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the United Arab Emirates.… More...

NAGAFF FOUNDER, ANIEBONAM RECOMMISSIONS COMPLIANCE TEAM, TASKS MEMBERS ON ADHERENCE TO LAW

 

 

NAGAFF Founder, Aniebonam Recommissions Compliance Team, tasks members on adherence to law

By Babatunde Aremu

Founder of The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders Dr. Boniface Aniebonam on Friday Relaunched its Compliance Team at the New office location in Apapa Lagos describing the move as a renewed push to ensure strict adherence to laws and regulations governing Nigeria’s freight forwarding industry.… More...

PTML CUSTOMS HANDS OVER SEIZED ARMS, AMMUNITION TO NCCSALW

 

 

 

 

 

PTML Customs Hands Over Seized Arms, Ammunition To NCCSALW

By  Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command, on Thursday, January 30, 2026, handed over a cache of seized arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), reaffirming its resolve to combat arms smuggling and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.… More...