May 13, 2026

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2027 ELECTIONS: NNPP EXTENDS NOMINATION FORM SALES BY ONE WEEK, CITES INEC DELAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2027 Elections: NNPP Extends Nomination Form Sales by One Week, Cites INEC Delay

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has extended the start date for the sale of nomination forms for the 2027 general elections by one week, moving it to 17 May 2026.… More...

PTML HANDS OVER ICT- ENABLED OFFICE COMPLEX TO CUSTOMS TO BOOST TRADE FACILITATION

 

PTML Terminal Hands Over ICT-Enabled Office Complex to Customs to Boost Trade Facilitation

By Babatunde Aremu

The Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) has handed over a new, fully furnished ICT-enabled office complex to the Nigeria Customs Service at its Tin Can Island Port terminal.… More...

Port Reforms pay off as NPA Records Strong Q1 Growth in Cargo, Ship traffic

 

Port Reforms pay off as ‎NPA records Strong Q1 Growth in Cargo, Ship traffic

By Babatunde Aremu

‎Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising by 19.5 per cent to 46.75 million, underscoring the increasing dominance of larger-capacity ships across the nation’s ports amid ongoing reforms targeted at positioning the country as a regional trade hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).… More...

CGC Adeniyii Reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to Regional Modernisation at WCO ( W& CA) Conference

 

 

 

 

CGC Adeniyi Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Regional Modernisation at WCO( W& CA ) Conference

​By Babatunde Aremu

​The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional modernisation and collective growth.… More...

SIFAX GROUP CONGRATULATES ONIGBINDE ON ELECTION AS MARAN PRESIDENT

 

SIFAX Group Congratulates Onigbinde on Election as MARAN President

SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), describing his emergence as a reflection of his professionalism and dedication to maritime journalism.… More...

Nigeria Customs Hands over Stolen Luxury Vehicles to Canada after Cross Border intelligence Operation

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Customs Hands over Stolen Luxury Vehicles to Canada after Cross -Border intelligence Operation

By Babatunde Aremu

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international confidence in Nigeria’s anti-smuggling and cargo intelligence system, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over intercepted stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada.… More...

TRAINING WORKSHOP: CUSTOMS ENGAGES JOURNALISTS ON AUTOMATION, TRADE MODERNISATION IN ABUJA

 

Training Workshop: Customs engages Journalists on Automation , Trade Modernisation Project in Abuja

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, 7 May 2026, declared open a four-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen media understanding of the Service’s ongoing Trade Modernisation Project and broader digital transformation agenda.… More...

CGC ADENIYI PLEDGES DEEPER SUPPORT AS CUSTOMS, YAKUBU GOWON UNIVERSITY RENEW STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

 

CGC Adeniyi pledges Deeper support as Customs, Yakubu Gowon University Renew Strategic Alliance

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to revitalise the long-standing institutional relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service and Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), with renewed support aimed at improving learning, research and student development.… More...