June 28, 2026

MARITIME

NAGAFF Declares War on Corruption in Freight forwarding in Nigeria

 

NAGAFF Declares War on Corruption in Freight Forwarding Industry

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) is taking a bold stance against corruption in the industry.

A statement issued and signed on Wednesday by Chairman,Trade War Committee, NAGAFF headquarters said the association has renamed its committee to the “Trade War Committee”, signaling its determination to tackle corruption head-on.… More...

Indigenous investors pledge Partnership with NIWA to unlock opportunities in Nigeria’s Blue Economy

 

Indigenous investors pledge Partnership with NIWA to unlock opportunities in Nigeria’s Blue Economy

By Babatunde Aremu

A coalition of indigenous maritime tourism and transportation investors has pledged to unlock strategic investment opportunities aimed at developing Nigeria’s vast but largely untapped maritime tourism economy for the benefit of littoral communities in Lagos and across the country.… More...

HOW THE NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW END USER TRAINING IS WINNING OVER NIGERIA’S FREIGHT FORWARDERS

 

From Doubt to Confidence: How the National Single Window End User Training is Winning Over Nigeria’s Freight Forwarders

By Babatunde Aremu

Before a single cargo is cleared through Nigeria’s new National Single Window (NSW) platform, thousands of freight forwarders, importers, and exporters across the country are first being asked to do something simple, sit down, log in, and learn.… More...

NiMASA renews partnership with World Maritime University to Boost Capacity

 

NIMASA renews partnership with World Maritime University to boost Capacity

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, with the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime human capital and institutional capacity.… More...

Nigeria customs advocates impact – Driven reform Communication at WCO Capacity Building Session

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Customs Advocates Impact-Driven Reform Communication at WCO Capacity Building Session

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) held at its Headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026.… More...

NiMASA rallies Stakeholders on Development of Maritime Decarbonization action Plan

 

 

 

 

NIMASA Rallies Stakeholders on Development of Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement required to successfully develop and implement a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonization in Nigeria.… More...

Apapa customs, NAVY Strengthen partnership for enhanced operations

 

Apapa Customs, NAVY Strengthen partnership for enhanced operations

By Babatunde Aremu

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba has paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi

Speaking during the visit, the CAC stated: “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts.… More...

Apapa customs, NAVY Strengthen partnership for enhanced operations

 

Apapa Customs, NAVY Strengthen partnership for enhanced operations

By Babatunde Aremu

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba has paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi

Speaking during the visit, the CAC stated: “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts.… More...

APAPA CUSTOMS, NAVY STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP FOR ENHANCED OPERATIONS

 

Apapa Customs, NAVY Strengthen partnership for enhanced operations

By Babatunde Aremu

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba has paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi

Speaking during the visit, the CAC stated: “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts.… More...

CUSTOMS LAUNCHES AUTOMATED LICENCES, PERMITS SYSTEM TO FAST- TRACK SERVICE DELIVERY

 

 

CUSTOMS LAUNCHES AUTOMATED LICENCES, PERMITS SYSTEM TO FAST- TRACK SERVICE DELIVERY

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service has taken a significant step toward modernising its operations with the launch of a sensitisation programme on the full automation of its Licences and Permits processes, held at the Customs Training College Auditorium in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, February 23, 2026.… More...