May 13, 2026

MARITIME

Tincan Customs Seizes N18.9 B Cannabis from Canada, Hands over to NDLEA

 

Tin Can Customs Seizes ₦18.9bn Cannabis from Canada, Hands Over to NDLEA

By Babatunde Aremu

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 185 jumbo bags of Cannabis Indica worth ₦18.9 billion concealed in a container falsely declared as containing used vehicles.… More...

TINCAN CUSTOMS SEIZES N18.9B CANNABIS FROM CANADA, HANDS OVER TO NDLEA

 

 

 

 

Tin Can Customs Seizes ₦18.9bn Cannabis from Canada, Hands Over to NDLEA

By Babatunde Aremu

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 185 jumbo bags of Cannabis Indica worth ₦18.9 billion concealed in a container falsely declared as containing used vehicles.… More...

Customs Officers ‘ Wives Launches Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign, Targets 1,000 Trees in 1 Hour

 

Customs Officers’ Wives Launches Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign, Targets 1,000 Trees in 1 Hour

By Babatunde Aremu

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a nationwide tree planting campaign aimed at planting 1,000 trees within one hour (7am – 8am) across multiple locations in Nigeria on Thursday, 30 April 2026, in a bold demonstration of its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.… More...

Customs, NDLEA Constitute Joint Committee to Strengthen Anti- Drug Operations

 

Customs, NDLEA Constitute Joint Committee to Strengthen Anti-Drug Operations

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have moved to strengthen their frontline partnership against narcotics trafficking and organised crime, following a high-level meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd).… More...

MARAN HOLDS RECEPTION IN LAGOS FOR ASSOCIATION’S PAST PRESIDENT’S

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARAN hosts Reception in Lagos for Association’s past presidents

By Babatunde Aremu

It was a night of glitz, bliss and glamour when the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), hosted its past presidents to an appreciation reception at the Rockview hotel, Apapa Lagos.… More...

MARAN HOLDS RECEPTION IN LAGOS FOR ASSOCIATION’S PAST PRESIDENT’S

 

 

 

 

MARAN Holds Reception in Lagos for Association’s Past Presidents

By Babatunde Aremu

It was a night of glitz, bliss and glamour when the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), hosted its past presidents to an appreciation reception at the Rockview hotel, Apapa Lagos.… More...

NNPP SET TO KICK OFF CONGRESSES DESPITE INEC NON COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER

 

 

 

 

NNPP SET TO KICK OFF CONGRESSES DESPITE INEC NON COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER

By Babatunde Aremu

The New Nigeria Peoples Party ((NNPP) says the party is going ahead with its congresses that will culminate in its national convention with or without INEC’s obedience to court orders ordering the commission to recognise the Dr Agbo Major led leadership of the party.… More...

‘Media vital to sustainable Maritime Growth ”- Iheanacho

 

 

 

 

Media Vital to Sustainable Maritime Growth — Iheanacho

By Babatunde Aremu

Former Minister of Interior and maritime industry veteran, Emmanuel Iheanacho, has underscored the critical role of the media in driving sustainable development within Nigeria’s maritime sector, warning that while responsible journalism can accelerate reforms and investment, inaccurate reporting can undermine progress and erode confidence.… More...

“MARAN shaped my Customs career.”- Kanwan Katsina Celebrates Association at 38 , recalls 35 year Ties

 

 

 

 

*‘MARAN Shaped My Customs Career’ — Kanwan Katsina Celebrates Association at 38, Recalls 35-Year Ties

By Babatunde Aremu

The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, His Royal Highness Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, says the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) was instrumental to his success as a former Customs spokesman, as the association marks 38 years of existence.… More...

NIGERIA CUSTOMS, ROYAL MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS PARTNER ON TRADE FACILITATION, BORDER MANAGEMENT

 

NIGERIA CUSTOMS, ROYAL MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS PARTNER ON TRADE FACILITATION, BORDER MANAGEMENT

By Babatunde Aremu

Drawing from the commitment to strengthen international customs cooperation and enhance trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has advanced its strategic engagement with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).… More...