October 13, 2025

MARITIME

CUSTOMS DEBUNKS FALSE REPORT ON EXTENSION OF CG ADENIYI’S TENURE

CUSTOMS DEBUNKS FALSE REPORT ON EXTENSION OF CG ADENIYI’S TENURE

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria customs service has debunked a fake release allegedly from the State House regarding an extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,

A statement issued and signed by Assistant comptroller of customs and National public relations officer of Nigeria customs service, Abdullahi Maiwada said the information is inaccurate and misleading.… More...

NiMASA’S CAMPAIGN TO END WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUM WILL SAVE NIGERIA OVER $400 BILLION ANNUALLY

NiMASA’S CAMPAIGN TO END WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUM WILL SAVE NIGERIA OVER $400 BILLION ANNUALLY

By Babatunde Aremu

War risk insurance (WRI) is an additional surcharge imposed by international shipping companies on cargo bound for Nigeria. It comprises two key components: war risk liability, which covers people and goods aboard the vessel and is calculated based on the indemnity amount, and war risk hull, which covers the vessel itself and is determined by its value.… More...

Healthcare products: Customs implements Presidential order to boost local productionn

Healthcare products: Customs implements Presidential order to boost local production

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria customs service has announced that Federal Government has approved comprehensive Guidelines aimed at enhancing local manufacturing of healthcare products, reducing the costs of medical equipment and consumables, as well as stimulating local investments in the country.… More...

“Makaiba brings 30 years of policing Experience to securing Lagos ports”

*Maikaba Brings 30 Years of Policing Experience to Securing Lagos Ports*

By Babatunde Aremu

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in charge of the Lagos Ports, Ibrahim Balarake Maikaba, psc+, brings over three decades of experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and border security to his new role.… More...

War against smuggling: Customs makes largest PMS seizure in kebbi

War against smuggling: Customs Makes Largest PMS Seizure in Kebbi

By Babatunde Aremu

Under Operation Whirlwind, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made its largest single seizure of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Kebbi State since the operation commenced.

Speaking on behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR the Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) of Financial Administration and Special Duty, as well as the National Coordinator of Operation WhirWind, Hussein Ejibunu, disclosed this on Tuesday march 2025 during a press briefing in kebbi state.… More...

Port Security: US Coast Guard rates Nigeria high

Port Security: US Coast Guard rates Nigeria high

By Babatunde Aremu

The United States Coast Guard has commended Nigeria, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for what the Coast Guard described as considerable progress in the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) Code.… More...

CGC Adeniyi champions Ramadan values, urges customs personnel to elevate community spirit

CGC Adeniyi Champions Ramadan Values, Urges Customs Personnel to Elevate Community Spirit

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to embrace the spirit of service, discipline, and charity as essential values during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond.… More...

Alleged conversion of container: NAGAFF petitions AIG, Maritime, Demands arrest of Manager, Premier container and Allied services

NAGAFF WRITES AIG, MARITIME
…..Demands Arrest of Manager, Premier Container & Allied Services .

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Association of Government approved freight forwarders ( NAGAFF ) has petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police , Maritime to demand the arrest of Manager, Premier container & Allied services over alleged theft and allegations  bothering on suspected criminal conversion of container .… More...

Nigeria seeks ILO Governing body support to seature IMO category ‘C’

Nigeria seeks ILO Governing body support to secure IMO category C seat

By Babatunde Aremu

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has again taken the campaign for Nigeria’s bid to win election into the elusive Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in December to the International Labour Organizations (ILO) govering body in Geneva ,Switzerland.… More...