June 27, 2026

MARITIME

Customs CG, Adeniyii Honoured by NIJ, Promises to Build Multimedia Centre

 

Customs CG, Adeniyi Honoured by NIJ, Promises to Build Multimedia Centre

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service became the first alumnus of the NIJ to be conferred with its prestigious Fellowship, in a ceremony that drew senior media executives and public officials to Lagos on Wednesday

The conferment had the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a detail that NIJ Governing Council Chairman Olusegun Osoba said underscored the national weight of the honour.… More...

Train , integrate, Digitize or Fail: Experts lists conditions for National Single Window success at MACI Seminar

 

 

 

 

Train, Integrate, Digitize or Fail: Expert Lists Conditions for National Single Window Success at MACI Seminar

_By Babatunde Aremu_

The Federal Government’s National Single Window Programme (NSW ) is designed as a one-stop digital platform where importers and exporters submit permits, licenses, and manifests once for use by over 60 MDAs.… More...

NIMASA DG, MOBEREOLA TASKS GRADUATES ON PROFESSIONALISM AS 34 NSDP Beneficiaries obtain CoC

 

NIMASA DG , MOBEREOLA TASKS GRADUATES ON PROFESSIONALISM AS 34 NSDP Beneficiaries Obtain CoC

By Babatunde Aremu

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has described beneficiaries of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) who recently obtained their Certificates of Competency (CoC) as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria, noting their commendable character and professionalism.… More...

Customs Begins Al- Driven Training on Revenue Generation, Remittances , Reconciliation

 

Customs Begins AI-Driven Training on Revenue Generation, Remittances, Reconciliation

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a capacity-building programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven revenue generation, remittances and reconciliation as part of efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency in public financial management.… More...

Akutah Dismisses Claims of Political Destraction, Pledges focus on Maritime Reforms

 

 

 

 

Akutah Dismisses Claims of Political Distraction, Pledges Focus on Maritime Reforms

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has dismissed Claims that his alleged political ambition is affecting his performance or distracting him from his regulatory duties, insisting that he remains fully committed to his mandate as head of the agency.… More...

MARAN FIXES APRIL 24 FOR RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF PAST LEADERS

 

MARAN fixes April 24 for reception in  Honour of  Past Presidents

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is gearing up to celebrate its distinguished past presidents with a special reception.

The event aims to recognize their leadership, service, and contributions to Nigeria’s maritime industry.… More...

NSC Defends Tariff Adjustments, ICTN Delay Says Decision Lawful

 

 

 

 

 

NSC Defends Tariff Adjustments, ICTN Delay Says Decision Lawful

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has defended the Council’s recent tariff decisions, regulatory interventions, and the delayed implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), insisting that all actions taken by the agency are guided strictly by law, due process, and extensive stakeholder consultations rather than external pressure or inconsistency in policy direction.… More...

CUSTOMS, PEBEC LAUNCH STRATEGIC REFORM AGENDA TO BOOST PORTS EFFICIENCY

 

 

 

 

Customs, PEBEC Launch Strategic Reform Agenda to Boost Port Efficiency

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a results-driven reform agenda to improve operational efficiency and enhance Nigeria’s trade competitiveness through better-performing ports.… More...