October 13, 2025

MARITIME

Ezisi donates brand new 18 – seater Bus worth over ₦40 million to NAGAFF

EZISI DONATES BRAND NEW 18 SEATER BUS WORTH OVER N40m TO NAGAFF.

By Babatunde Aremu

In what has been described as an unprecedented act of generosity and commitment to the growth of freight forwarding in Nigeria, the National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, on Friday donated a brand-new 18-seater bus worth over ₦40 million to the association.… More...

APRA Annual conference: Customs Spokesperson, Maiwada advocates Data driven PR as Nigeria receives 2026 Hosting rights

Customs Spokesperson Advocates Data-Driven PR At APRA 26th Annual Conference in Kenya

…As Nigeria Receives Hosting Rights for 2026

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again demonstrated its thought leadership in public communication and institutional branding as it joined public relations professionals across Africa to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) during its 36th Annual Conference, held from 9 to 13 June 2025 at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Mombasa, Kenya.… More...

“FG should prioritise Diving sector for Job creation”- Pobeni

*FG Should Prioritise Diving Sector For Job Creation – Porbeni*

_…Expert recommends creation of diving training institutions_

By Babatunde Aremu

A retired Rear Admiral and former Transport Minister, Festus Porbeni, has advised the federal government to explore the creation of massive employment opportunities by prioritising the development of the diving sector.… More...

Customs CG Adeniyi applauds Ogun 11 command for optimising 40% Revenue increase, commends Governor Abiodun for industrial Growth

CG Adeniyi Applauds Ogun II Command for Optimising 40% Revenue Increase

…Commends Ogun Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for Industrial Foresight

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has commended Ogun II Area Command’s impressive revenue performance and pledged support to address its operational challenges.… More...

Apapa area command of Nigeria customs strengthens collaboration with stakeholders to boost cargo evacuatioion

Apapa area command of Nigeria Customs strengthens collaboration with stakeholders to boost cargo evacuatiion

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has engaged key stakeholders to enhance trade facilitation and optimise cargo movement via rail transportation.

At a stakeholders meeting organised by the command on Wednesday, representatives of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), importers and exporters associations, clearing agents and freight forwarders associations, port regulators and terminal operators came together to brainstorm on how to deepen adoption of the railway for exiting of cargoes from the Nigeria’s premier port.… More...

Alleged arbitrary shipping costs: NAGAFF backs CWC’s petition against MSC calls for legislative intervention

Alleged arbitrary shipping costs: NAGAFF backs CWC’s petition against MSC, calls for urgent legislative intervention

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Association of Government approved freight forwarders ( NAGAFF) has thrown it’s weight behind the allegations of alleged shipping operations inefficiency levied against Mediterranean shipping Company by the citizens whistle blowers coalition ( CWC) before the House of representatives Public hearing.… More...

NPA meets with APM Terminals ,shipping lines over container movement to seaports

NPA Meets With APM Terminals, Shipping Lines Over Container Movement To Seaport

…Harps on enhanced coordination among parties to address challenges

Following the public outcry over the delay in evacuation of empty containers leading to yard congestion at the APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, and in line with the commitment of its Managing Director, Dr.… More...

FG Calls for prompt ratification of agreements to protect oceans, increased funding to Developing countries

FG Calls for Prompt Ratification of Agreement to Protect Oceans, Increased Funding to Developing Countries

By Babatunde Aremu

At the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria has made a strong call for the prompt ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and a significant increase in funding for blue economy initiatives to ensure the protection and sustainable use of the world’s oceans.… More...

BPRS applauds NIMASA’s Public relations reforms

BPSR Applauds NIMASA’s Public Service Reforms

Mobereola: “Reform is the Pathway to Innovation and National Advancement”

By Babatunde Aremu

In alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has received commendation from the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) for its forward-thinking approach to institutional reforms.… More...

Oyetola joins Macron, Prince William, other world leaders at Blue Economy forum in Monaco

Oyetola Joins Macron, Prince William, Other World Leaders at Blue Economy Forum in Monaco

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, joined world leaders and global dignitaries on Sunday 8th June 2025 at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco.… More...