April 16, 2026

Year: 2026

MARAN FIXES APRIL 24 FOR RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF PAST LEADERS

 

MARAN fixes April 24 for reception in  Honour of  Past Presidents

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is gearing up to celebrate its distinguished past presidents with a special reception.

The event aims to recognize their leadership, service, and contributions to Nigeria’s maritime industry.… More...

NSC Defends Tariff Adjustments, ICTN Delay Says Decision Lawful

 

 

 

 

 

NSC Defends Tariff Adjustments, ICTN Delay Says Decision Lawful

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has defended the Council’s recent tariff decisions, regulatory interventions, and the delayed implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), insisting that all actions taken by the agency are guided strictly by law, due process, and extensive stakeholder consultations rather than external pressure or inconsistency in policy direction.… More...

NASS DISMISSES PETITIONS, BACKS TANTITA SECURITY ON PIPELINES SURVEILLANCE CONTRACT

 

 

 

 

NASS Dismisses Petitions, Backs Tantita Security on Pipelines Surveillance Contract

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Assembly (NASS) has dismissed three petitions challenging the pipeline surveillance contract and passed a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Services, security agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for their roles in protecting Nigeria’s oil assets and boosting crude oil production.… More...

NASS Dismisses Petition backs Tantita Security on Pipelines Surveillance Contract

 

 

 

 

NASS Dismisses Petition, backs Tantita Security on Pipelines Surveillance Contract

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Assembly (NASS) has  dismissed three petitions challenging the pipeline surveillance contract and passed a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Services, security agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for their roles in protecting Nigeria’s oil assets and boosting crude oil production.… More...

CUSTOMS, PEBEC LAUNCH STRATEGIC REFORM AGENDA TO BOOST PORTS EFFICIENCY

 

 

 

 

Customs, PEBEC Launch Strategic Reform Agenda to Boost Port Efficiency

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a results-driven reform agenda to improve operational efficiency and enhance Nigeria’s trade competitiveness through better-performing ports.… More...

UN-POLAC POLAC APPOINTS PRINCE SHITTU AS INTERNATIONAL PEACE ADVOCATE

 

 

 

UN-POLAC Appoints Prince Shittu as International Peace Advocate

By Babatunde Aremu

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding and industry development, a respected maritime leader, mediator and business executive, Prince Olayiwola Shittu JP, has been appointed as an International Peace Advocate by the Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC).… More...

NRS, CUSTOMS, PEBEC VISIT NSW OFFICE IN APAPA, PLEDGE TO WAIVE DEMURRAGE ON AFFECTED CONTAINERS

 

NRS, Customs, PEBEC Visit NSW Office in Apapa, Pledge to Waive Demurrage on Affected Containers

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on Tuesday conducted an assessment visit to the National Single Window (NSW) office in Apapa, Lagos, to evaluate progress, identify challenges, and chart a path forward for the newly launched trade facilitation platform.… More...