MARAN Congratulates Nigeria on Historic return to IMO Council
By Babatunde Aremu
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has congratulated the Federal Government on Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, describing the victory as a major boost for the nation’s global maritime standing and a strategic win for the blue economy agenda.… More...
Customs PR Unit Shines at CGC Award Night
…As Kano/Jigawa Command Clinches Multiple Recognitions for Excellence
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting excellence, professionalism and stronger internal collaboration as the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference drew to a close with an award night and gala dinner on Friday, 21 November 2025.… More...
Customs Board announces promotion of Shuaibu, Maiwada, others , approves Appointment of New Management Members
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.… More...
Onyeamakara seeks responsible journalism to project maritime industry positively as MARAN caretaker committee visits NPA
By Babatunde Aremu
The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA), Ikechukwu Onyeamakara, has admonished the Nigerian journalists in the maritime industry to embrace developmental reporting that will positively project the sector to the international community.… More...
Customs CG, Adeniyi Announces Mandatory Drug Test for Incoming Recruits, Serving Officers
By Babatunde Aremu
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, 21 November 2025, said the Nigeria Customs Service has concluded arrangements to subject all incoming officers and men to a mandatory drug test as part of the ongoing recruitment exercise.… More...
SEME CUSTOMS CLARIFIES MISLEADING ONLINE REPORT ON BORDER OPERATIONS
By Babatunde Aremu
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has been drawn to a misleading publication circulating online, making unfounded claims about the conduct of officers along the Seme corridor.… More...
Apapa customs Launches First Aid Training, acquires lifesaving skills
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has launched a comprehensive first aid training program for its officers and personnel. This initiative aims to boost emergency response and prioritize the health and safety of Customs personnel.… More...
NIMASA Unveils Africa’s First Digital Maritime Decarbonization Model at COP30
By Babatunde Aremu
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced a landmark Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework aimed at transforming maritime emissions management across Africa.
The centerpiece: the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, is developed in collaboration with University College London (UCL).… More...
Maritime Industry pays tribute to late Dr. Austin Kelly
By Babatunde Aremu
The maritime community came together to pay their respects to Dr. Austin Kelly, a revered figure in Nigeria’s freight forwarding and maritime sector, who passed away recently.… More...
MARAN APPOINTS CARETAKER COMMITTEE TO RUN ITS AFFAIRS, ASKS EXCO TO STEP ASIDE IN A MAJOR REORGANIZATION
By Babatunde Aremu
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has appointed a three man Caretaker Committee to run its affairs, following a major reorganization in which the Godfrey Bivbere led executive was asked to step aside.… More...
