May 13, 2026

MARITIME

PEBEC GALA: VP SHETIMA PRESENTS NPA MD, DR. DANTSOHO LEADERSHIP IN ACTION AWARD

 

PEBEC Gala : VP  Shettima Presents NPA MD, Dr. Dantsoho  Leadership In Action Award

By Babatunde Aremu

In an effort to boost efficiency at the seaports, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) set up a Ports & Customs Efficiency Committee to enhance coordination between the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Customs Service.… More...

CUSTOMS CRACKDOWN YIELDS RESULTS:CONTRABAND CARGO DECLINES AT TIN-CAN ISLAND PORT

 

 

 

 

Customs Crackdown Yields Results: Contraband Cargo Declines at Tin-Can Island Port

By Babatunde Aremu

The Tin-Can Island Port has recorded a significant decline in contraband cargo, thanks to the efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi described the decline as a result of improved border security and trade compliance.… More...

BOOK LAUNCH: MARAN SET TO UNVEIL LANDMARK PUBLICATION, 50 DRIVERS OF NIGERIA’S MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY

 

 

Book launch: MARAN  set to Unveil Landmark Publication , 50 Drivers of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded all arrangements for the public presentation of its authoritative new book, “50 Drivers of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy,” scheduled to hold on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, by 12 noon.… More...

MARAN congratulates Nigeria on Historic return to IMO Council

 

 

 

MARAN Congratulates Nigeria on Historic return to IMO Council

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has congratulated the Federal Government on Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, describing the victory as a major boost for the nation’s global maritime standing and a strategic win for the blue economy agenda.… More...

CUSTOMS PR UNIT SHINES AT CGC AWARD NIGHT

 

Customs PR Unit Shines at CGC Award Night

…As Kano/Jigawa Command Clinches Multiple Recognitions for Excellence

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting excellence, professionalism and stronger internal collaboration as the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference drew to a close with an award night and gala dinner on Friday, 21 November 2025.… More...

CUSTOMS BOARD ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF SHUAIBU, MAIWADA OTHERS, APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF NEW MANAGEMENT MEMBERS

 

 

Customs Board announces promotion of Shuaibu, Maiwada, others , approves Appointment of New Management Members

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.… More...

ONYEAMAKARA SEEKS RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM TO PROJECT MARITIME INDUSTRY POSITIVELY AS MARAN CARETAKER COMMITTEE VISITS NPA

 

Onyeamakara seeks responsible journalism to project maritime industry positively as MARAN caretaker committee visits NPA

By Babatunde Aremu

The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA), Ikechukwu Onyeamakara, has admonished the Nigerian journalists in the maritime industry to embrace developmental reporting that will positively project the sector to the international community.… More...

CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI ANNOUNCES MANDATORY DRUG TEST FOR INCOMING RECRUITS , SERVING OFFICERS

 

Customs CG, Adeniyi Announces Mandatory Drug Test for Incoming Recruits, Serving Officers

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, 21 November 2025, said the Nigeria Customs Service has concluded arrangements to subject all incoming officers and men to a mandatory drug test as part of the ongoing recruitment exercise.… More...

SEME CUSTOMS CLARIFIES MISLEADING ONLINE REPORT ON BORDER OPERATIONS

 

 

SEME CUSTOMS CLARIFIES MISLEADING ONLINE REPORT ON BORDER OPERATIONS

By Babatunde Aremu

The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has been drawn to a misleading publication circulating online, making unfounded claims about the conduct of officers along the Seme corridor.… More...

APAPA CUSTOMS LAUNCHES FIRST AID TRAINING, ACQUIRES LIFE SAVING SKILLS

 

Apapa customs Launches First Aid Training, acquires lifesaving skills

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has launched a comprehensive first aid training program for its officers and personnel. This initiative aims to boost emergency response and prioritize the health and safety of Customs personnel.… More...