May 13, 2026

MARITIME

CUSTOMS BACKS AFRICA’S FIRST DEFENCE AND SECURITY EXHIBITION AS NIGERIA PREPARES TO HOST 2026 EVENT

 

 Customs Backs Africa’s First Defence and Security Exhibitio as Nigeria Prepares to Host  2026 Event

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its strong institutional support for Africa’s first-ever comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria in 2026, in what is expected to be a landmark event positioning the country as a continental hub for defence innovation, security collaboration, and industrial advancement.… More...

NISA HAILS NIMASA’S CVFF PORTAL LAUNCH AS GAME -CHANGER FOR MARITIME SECTOR

 

 

 

 

NISA Hails NIMASA’s CVFF Portal Launch as Game-Changer for Maritime Sector

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA) has welcomed the launch of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).… More...

NISA hails NIMASA’s launch of CVFF fund as Game changer for Maritime sector

 

 

 

 

NISA Hails NIMASA’s CVFF Portal Launch as Game-Changer for Maritime Sector

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA) has welcomed the launch of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).… More...

TRADE FACILITATION: WCO , WBG TRAIN CUSTOMS ON POST- CLEARANCE AUDIT

 

Trade facilitation: WCO, WBG Train Customs on Post-Clearance Audit

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the World Bank Group (WBG), on Monday, 19 January 2026, commenced the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance compliance, and deepen customs modernisation in Nigeria.… More...

CUSTOMS FOU ‘A’ INTERCEPTS FOUR LIVE PANGOLINS IN AJILETE CREEKS

 

CUSTOMS FOU ‘A’ INTERCEPTS FOUR LIVE PANGOLINS IN AJILETE CREEKS

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A has intercepted four live pangolins in Ajilete creeks.

The operatives stopped a wooden boat conveying the endangered animals, which were found confined in wire mesh cages, indicating an organized smuggling operation ¹.… More...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI AT 60

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI AT 60

By Babatunde Aremu

President Bola Tinubu has felicitate with the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 6oth birthday.

In a statement issued and signed by Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy The President congratulates the Comptroller-General on the milestone, heralded by dedicated service to the nation, with landmark reforms since he assumed leadership that have repositioned the organization.… More...

CUSTOMS WESTERN MARINE COMMAND INTERCEPTS 20 SACKS OF CANNABIS INDICA WORTH ₦157.8 MILLION

 

 

 

 

Customs  Western Marine Command Intercepts 20 Sacks of Cannabis Indica Worth ₦157.8 Million

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has recorded another major operational success with the interception of 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica, totaling 1,205 loaves, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦157,830,000.… More...

SHIPPERS COUNCIL SUSPENDS SHIPPING CHARGES HIKES

 

 

 

 

Shippers Council suspends Shipping charges Hikes

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Directs Shipping Companies to Suspend Charges Review, Engage Stakeholders
Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has directed all shipping companies, shipping agents, and terminals operating within Nigerian ports to suspend and refrain from implementing any review or upward adjustment of their charges until they have fully engaged their stakeholders.… More...

NAVY, NIMASA TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON HYDROGRAPHY AND WRECK REMOVAL

 

NAVY, NIMASA TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON HYDROGRAPHY AND WRECK REMOVAL

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Navy has called for increased collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA in the area of hydrography to sustain improved safety of navigation in Nigerian waters.… More...