October 12, 2025

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SHIPPERS COUNCIL CALLS FOR DRASTIC REVIEW OR REMOVAL OF WAR RISK INSURANCE SURCHARGE ON NIGERIAN BOUND VESSELS

NIGERIA SHIPPER’S COUNCIL, CALLS FOR A DRASTIC REVIEW OR REMOVAL OF WAR RISK INSURANCE SURCHARGE ON NIGERIAN BOUND VESSELS:

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shipper’s Council Dr Pius Akutah has assured Nigerian Shippers of continuous protection of their interests as the ports economic Regulator, as it calls for the downward review or outright removal of the current war risk insurance premium surcharge on vessels coming into the nation’s waters.… More...

Navy, Abuja MOU intensify calls to end War risk premium on Nigerian waters

Navy, Abuja MoU Intensify Call to End War Risk Premium on Nigerian Waters

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Navy and the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Secretary -:General have reiterated their call for the removal of the “war risk” classification on Nigerian waters, citing recent data that shows the Gulf of Guinea and Nigeria’s maritime environment are safer than often portrayed

Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command,, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen
Speaking at the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture organized on Wednesday by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) in Lagos, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gregory Oamen, presented an extensive analysis of maritime incidents from 2014 to 2025.… More...

NAVY, Abuja MOU intensity calls to end War risk premium on Nigerian waters

Navy, Abuja MoU Intensify Call to End War Risk Premium on Nigerian Waters

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Navy and the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Secretary -:General have reiterated their call for the removal of the “war risk” classification on Nigerian waters, citing recent data that shows the Gulf of Guinea and Nigeria’s maritime environment are safer than often portrayed

Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command,, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen
Speaking at the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture organized on Wednesday by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) in Lagos, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gregory Oamen, presented an extensive analysis of maritime incidents from 2014 to 2025.… More...

At MAMAL 2025, Oyetola showcases Maritime achievements, calls for end to war risk insurance Burden

At MAMAL 2025, Oyetola Showcases Maritime Achievements, Calls for End to War Risk Insurance Burden

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called for the immediate review and removal of war risk insurance premiums imposed on Nigerian-bound vessels, describing the surcharge as outdated, unjust, and detrimental to the nation’s economic competitiveness.… More...

NEWS EMPEROR MAGAZINE SET TO HOST SEMINAR ON DRUG ABUSE

NEWS EMPEROR MAGAZINE  SET TO HOST SEMINAR ON DRUG ABUSE
***As Operators, Youths. Others Warm UP For Participation

By Babatunde Aremu

Organizers, expected and willing participants to long awaited one-day Sensitisation Seminar put together by the management of of True witnesses Communications and Media Services, the Publishers of News Emperor Magazine are counting just as the there is only three days to go.… More...

UNDERSTANDING B’ODOGWU AND EMBRACING A NEW ERA IN CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT

Understanding B’Odogwu and Embracing a New Era in Customs Management

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) launched B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System designed to revolutionize customs operations and boost trade efficiency in the maritime industry.

As key stakeholders in the industry, it’s essential to understand more about the goals and objectives of B’Odogwu and how it will impact your operations .… More...

Comptroller Olomu reassures of improvement as Apapa customs command collects ₦161 billion Naira on B’ODOGWU Platform in 3 Weeks

Comptroller Olomu Reassures of Improvement As Apapa Command Collects ₦161b on B’Odogwu Platform in 3 Weeks

By Babatunde Aremu

Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu has given reassurances that the Unified Customs Management System, also known as B’Odogwu will pick up and surpass user expectations soon and announced a collection of ₦161,258,483,474.63 within three weeks

This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Public relations officer Apapa Port command,  SC Ayagbalo on Monday

Comptroller Olomu who stated this following series of intense stakeholders engagement championed by the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, said there are prospects of improvement in the B’Odogwu system

While commending stakeholders for their patience and understanding with the NCS particular those in Apapa Command, the Area Controller disclosed that between August 1 and 22, 2025 the command collected ₦161, 258,483,474.63( one hundred and sixty one billion, four hundred and eighty three thousand, seven hundred and seventy four naira, sixty three kobo) using the B’Odogwu system

He expressed optimism in the capability of the B’Odogwu platform facilitating more trade than previous ICT systems hitherto deployed by the NCS and that the stakeholders’ patience will not be in vain.… More...

Customs college Graduates 50 0fficers from junior course 22

Customs College Graduates 50 Officers from Junior Course 22

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged young officers of the Service to embrace innovation, discipline, and resilience as they advance in their careers, stressing that the Service’s future depends on their commitment to excellence.… More...

NiMASA, Nigerian society of Engineers strengthen collaboration for Blue Economy Growth

NIMASA, Nigerian Society of Engineers Strengthen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasized the critical role of professionalism in engineering practice as a foundation for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development.… More...

NIMASA, Nigerian Society of Engineers Strengthen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasized the critical role of professionalism in engineering practice as a foundation for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development.… More...