October 13, 2025

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Oyetola formally flags off Nigeria’s IMO council Election campaign in London

*Oyetola Formally Flags Off Nigeria’s IMO Council Election Campaign in London*
_*Says a vote for Nigeria is a vote for balanced decision-making in global maritime governance_

By Babatunde Aremu

In a major diplomatic move on the sidelines of the 110th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), Nigeria officially flagged off its campaign for election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium.… More...

IMO council seat: Oyetola holds high- level meeting with island Nations

IMO council seat: Oyetola  holds high- level meeting with Island Nations

By Babatunde Aremu

In a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council later this year.… More...

Consul General, Korea Embassy in Nigeria pays courtesy visit to NIMASA DG in Lagos

Consul General, Korea Embassy in Nigeria pays courtesy visit to NIMASA DG in Lagos

By Babatunde Aremu

The Consul General of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, Mr. Lee Sang-ho, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr.… More...

Bi- lateral Relations: Consul General, Embassy of Korea in Nigeria pays courtesy visit to NIMASA DG

By Babatunde Aremu

 

The Consul General of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, Mr. Lee Sang-ho, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr.… More...

Ezisi donates brand new 18 – seater Bus worth over ₦40 million to NAGAFF

EZISI DONATES BRAND NEW 18 SEATER BUS WORTH OVER N40m TO NAGAFF.

By Babatunde Aremu

In what has been described as an unprecedented act of generosity and commitment to the growth of freight forwarding in Nigeria, the National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, on Friday donated a brand-new 18-seater bus worth over ₦40 million to the association.… More...

APRA Annual conference: Customs Spokesperson, Maiwada advocates Data driven PR as Nigeria receives 2026 Hosting rights

Customs Spokesperson Advocates Data-Driven PR At APRA 26th Annual Conference in Kenya

…As Nigeria Receives Hosting Rights for 2026

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again demonstrated its thought leadership in public communication and institutional branding as it joined public relations professionals across Africa to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) during its 36th Annual Conference, held from 9 to 13 June 2025 at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Mombasa, Kenya.… More...

“FG should prioritise Diving sector for Job creation”- Pobeni

*FG Should Prioritise Diving Sector For Job Creation – Porbeni*

_…Expert recommends creation of diving training institutions_

By Babatunde Aremu

A retired Rear Admiral and former Transport Minister, Festus Porbeni, has advised the federal government to explore the creation of massive employment opportunities by prioritising the development of the diving sector.… More...

Customs CG Adeniyi applauds Ogun 11 command for optimising 40% Revenue increase, commends Governor Abiodun for industrial Growth

CG Adeniyi Applauds Ogun II Command for Optimising 40% Revenue Increase

…Commends Ogun Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for Industrial Foresight

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has commended Ogun II Area Command’s impressive revenue performance and pledged support to address its operational challenges.… More...

Apapa area command of Nigeria customs strengthens collaboration with stakeholders to boost cargo evacuatioion

Apapa area command of Nigeria Customs strengthens collaboration with stakeholders to boost cargo evacuatiion

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has engaged key stakeholders to enhance trade facilitation and optimise cargo movement via rail transportation.

At a stakeholders meeting organised by the command on Wednesday, representatives of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), importers and exporters associations, clearing agents and freight forwarders associations, port regulators and terminal operators came together to brainstorm on how to deepen adoption of the railway for exiting of cargoes from the Nigeria’s premier port.… More...

“The June 12 Democracy Day! Nigeria needs to re-think aloud! “-Ayodeji

The June 12, Democracy Day ! Nigeria needs to re-think aloud!

In Nigeria ” There are theoretically elected President, Governors, local government chairmen, and legislative bodies at the national , state and local level. Everybody understands that elections in Nigeria, like in all seemingly totalitarian regimes, are a sideshow, the real power is elsewhere, and who is elected is decided in advance by the power that be

Ayodeji however, called for the system of a new democracy(People’s congresses) “ that will be a great creation in the history of political systems as well as a brand new system of great significance in the political history of both Nigeria and the world.”… More...