May 13, 2026

MARITIME

Oyebamiji Reveals FG’s N14.6 B Boat Procurement for Reverine areas

 

 

 

 

Oyebamiji Reveals FG’s N14.6 Billion Boat Procurement for Riverine Areas

By Babatunde Aremu

The Federal Government has approved a whopping ₦14.6 billion for the procurement of modern boats and ferries to enhance safety, trade, and passenger transportation on Nigeria’s inland waterways.… More...

“Governor Yusuf did not leave NNPP’ for self interest but Kano State Development “-NNPP

 

 

 

 

“Governor Yusuf did not leave NNPP for self interest but kano state development ” -NNPP

By Babatunde Aremu

The Dr Boniface Aniebonam led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State left the Kwankwasiya Movement and the party because of Sen.… More...

NAGAFF RECOMMISSIONS COMPLIANCE TEAM, PROMISES STRONGER ENFORCEMENT

 

 

 

 

NAGAFF Recommissions Compliance Team, promises Stronger Enforcement

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has announced the recommissioning and relaunch of its Compliance Team, describing the move as a renewed and more forceful push to ensure strict adherence to laws and regulations governing Nigeria’s freight forwarding industry.… More...

Apapa customs, NDLEA Intercept 347.5kg of Canadian loud Hidden in 13 Bags

 

APAPA CUSTOMS, NDLEA INTERCEPT 347.5KG OF CANADIAN LOUD HIDDEN IN 13 BAGS

By Babatunde Aremu

. In a major joint operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud; a potent strain of cannabis, hidden inside an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle.… More...

WCO hails Nigeria’s Time Release study as key step to faster , safer Trade in Africa

 

WCO Hails Nigeria’s Time Release Study as Key Step to Faster, Safer Trade in Africa

By Babatunde Aremu

The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Ian Saunders, has described Nigeria’s Time Release Study (TRS) as a practical and evidence-based reform capable of strengthening border efficiency, boosting trade competitiveness within trade corridors in Africa and enhancing national safety.… More...

WCO HAILS NIGERIA’S TIME RELEASE STUDY AS KEY STEP TO FASTER, SAFER TRADE IN AFRICA

 

 

 

 

WCO Hails Nigeria’s Time Release Study as Key Step to Faster, Safer Trade in Africa

By Babatunde Aremu

The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Ian Saunders, has described Nigeria’s Time Release Study (TRS) as a practical and evidence-based reform capable of strengthening border efficiency, boosting trade competitiveness within trade corridors in Africa and enhancing national safety.… More...

ICD: FG BACKS CUSTOMS REFORMS AS SERVICE GENERATES OVER ₦7.2 TRN

 

ICD: FG Backs Customs Reforms as Service Generates Over N7.2trn

By Babatunde Aremu

The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Monday, 26 January 2026, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), describing the Service as a critical institution at the intersection of revenue mobilisation, national security and trade facilitation.… More...

SEME CUSTOMS GENERATES ABOUT N2B IN 3 WEEKS IN 2026, SEIZES 200 BAGS OF SMUGGLED RICE IN BADAGRY MARKET RAID

 

 

 

 

Seme Customs Generates  about N2bn in three weeks in 2026, seizes 200 bags of smuggled rice in Badagry market raid

By Babatunde Aremu

The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has continued in 2026 the high momentum of revenue generation it had in 2025 as it has collected about 2 billion in the first three weeks of the new year.… More...

CGC ADENIYI CHARGES YOUNGER OFFICERS TO AIM FOR GLOBAL EXPERTISE IN POST- CLEARANCE AUDIT AT WCO TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMME

 

WCO Trade facilitation programme:CGC Adeniyi Charges Younger Officers to Aim for Global Expertise in Post-Clearance Audit

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs(CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged younger officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to aspire toward global expertise in Post Clearance Audit (PCA), describing the tool as a cornerstone for modern customs careers and the future of Nigerian trade facilitation.… More...

AIG OKUNADE RONKE NURAT VISITS AIG FCID ANNEX, LAGOS SEEKS COLLABORATION

 

 

 

 

AIG OKUNADE RONKE NURAT VISITS AIG FCID ANNEX, LAGOS; SEEKS COLLABORATION

By Babatunde Aremu

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, mspsp, on Thursday, 22nd January, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, AIG Margaret Ochalla, at her office in Lagos State.… More...