February 4, 2026

Babatunde Aremu

CGC ADENIYI CHAIRS FIRST FIRST WCO POLICY SESSION, STRENGTHENS NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CUSTOMS PROFILE

 

CGC Adeniyi Chairs First WCO Policy Session, Strengthens Nigeria’s Global Customs Profile

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has presided over his first meeting as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, steering the 93rd Session of the Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala, and deepening Nigeria’s visibility in global customs governance.… More...

APAPA CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS 25.5KG COCAINE HIDDEN IN BRAZILIAN SHIP, HANDSOVER TO NDLEA

 

 

 

 

 

Apapa Customs Intercepts 25.5kg Cocaine Hidden in Brazilian Ship, Hands Over to NDLEA.

By Babatunde Aremu

The Apapa Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large consignment of cocaine weighing 25.5kg onboard a Brazilian ship, MV San Anthonio.… More...

AfCFTA: IHENACHO URGES NIGERIA TO TAP $3.4 TRILLION MARKET, LEVERAGE MARITIME SECTOR POTENTIALS

 

AfCFTA: Ihenacho urges Nigeria to Tap $3.4 Trillion Market, Leverage Maritime  sector potentials

By Babatunde Aremu

Former Minister of Interior and leading shipowner, Capt. Emmanuel Ihenacho, has said Nigeria’s maritime sector holds the strategic key to unlocking the full economic potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing the framework as a transformative channel for national growth.… More...

TINCAN CUSTOMS ACHIEVES ₦1.45 TRILLION REVENUE MILESTONE IN 11 MONTHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tin Can Customs Achieves N1.45 Trillion Revenue Milestone in 11 Months

By Babatunde Aremu

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue milestone, generating over N1.45 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025.… More...

BOOK LAUNCH: MARAN UNVEILS 50 DRIVERS OF NIGERIA’S MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY

 

Book Launch : MARAN unveils 50 Drivers  of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has unveiled a landmark publication celebrating individuals and institutions shaping the country’s maritime and blue economy landscape.… More...

Sulaiman Bids farewell at Seme, takes over as Apapa customs PRO

 

Sulaiman Bids Farewell to Seme, Takes Over as Apapa Customs PRO

By Babatunde Aremu

Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Isah Sulaiman has been redeployed to the Apapa Customs Area Command as the new Public Relations Officer. A send-forth ceremony was held at the Seme Customs Command, where Sulaiman was celebrated for his professionalism and commitment to duty.… More...

PEBEC GALA: VP SHETIMA PRESENTS NPA MD, DR. DANTSOHO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION AWARD

 

PEBEC Gala : VP  Shettima Presents NPA MD, Dr. Dantsoho  Leadership In Action Award

By Babatunde Aremu

In an effort to boost efficiency at the seaports, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) set up a Ports & Customs Efficiency Committee to enhance coordination between the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Customs Service.… More...

CUSTOMS CRACKDOWN YIELDS RESULTS:CONTRABAND CARGO DECLINES AT TIN-CAN ISLAND PORT

 

 

 

 

Customs Crackdown Yields Results: Contraband Cargo Declines at Tin-Can Island Port

By Babatunde Aremu

The Tin-Can Island Port has recorded a significant decline in contraband cargo, thanks to the efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi described the decline as a result of improved border security and trade compliance.… More...

BOOK LAUNCH: MARAN SET TO UNVEIL LANDMARK PUBLICATION, 50 DRIVERS OF NIGERIA’S MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY

 

 

Book launch: MARAN  set to Unveil Landmark Publication , 50 Drivers of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded all arrangements for the public presentation of its authoritative new book, “50 Drivers of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy,” scheduled to hold on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, by 12 noon.… More...

MARAN congratulates Nigeria on Historic return to IMO Council

 

 

 

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...