June 27, 2026

MARITIME

NIGERIA CUSTOMS CALLS FOR STRONGER INTER- AGENCY FIGHT AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL CRIMES

 

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Customs  calls for Stronger Inter-Agency Fight Against Transnational Crimes

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration, intelligence sharing, and inter-agency synergy in addressing terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crimes.… More...

Nigeria Customs calls for stronger inter-Agency fight against Transnational Crimes

 

Nigeria Customs calls for stronger Inter-Agency Fight Against Transnational Crimes

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration, intelligence sharing, and inter-agency synergy in addressing terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crimes.… More...

NIMASA launches Probe into Bonny vessel colllision, sets up monitoring Room

 

 

 

 

NIMASA launches Probe into Bonny vessel collision, sets up  monitoring Room

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has set up a Situation Monitoring Room to coordinate response operations following a collision between a container vessel and an oil tanker at the Bonny Inner Anchorage on May 20, 2026.… More...

Predictive enforcement key to Tackling Smuggling, says Customs FOU Zone ‘A’ Comptroller Gambo

 

Predictive Enforcement Key to Tackling Smuggling, Says Customs FOU Zone A Comptroller Gambo

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Comptroller Gambo, has said the unit is shifting from reactive enforcement operations to predictive enforcement through the deployment of geospatial intelligence technology aimed at improving border security and combating smuggling activities across the country.… More...

Customs, Nigeria’s China Envoy Partner on legitimate Trade facilitation, fight against illicit Drugs

 

Customs, Nigeria’s China Envoy Partner on legitimate Trade facilitation, fight against illicit Drugs

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has renewed its commitment to boosting legitimate trade with China while clamping down on illicit economic activities. This effort centers on tightening enforcement and strengthening bilateral cooperation to create a more secure, streamlined economic partnership between both nations.… More...

Customs CG, Adeniyi Rallies support for NIPR Secretariat, Envisions National Edifice of Pride

Customs CG, Adeniyi Rallies Support for NIPR Secretariat, Envisions National Edifice of Pride

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger support towards the completion of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations’ National Secretariat project in Abuja, saying the public relations profession deserves a national edifice Nigerians can identify with and take pride in.… More...

Western Marine Customs seizes Cannabis, Pharmaceuticals, Hands over to NDLEA, NAFDAC

 

Western Marine Customs Seizes Cannabis, Pharmaceuticals, Hands Over to NDLEA, NAFDAC

By Tunde Ojudun

The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 822 loaves of cannabis and 532 bottles of controlled pharmaceutical products, handing them over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) after intelligence-led operations along Nigeria’s waterways.… More...

MARAN, NPCC move to Deepen Collaboration on Port efficiency

 

 

 

 

MARAN, NPCC move to Deepen Collaboration on Port efficiency

By Babatunde Aremu

The newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Nigerian Port Consultative Council (NPCC) as part of efforts aimed at promoting reforms, professionalism and sustainable development within the nation’s maritime industry.… More...

MARAN must remain Maritime industry’s Credible Voice,Says Dr.Segun Musa

 

MARAN Must Remain Maritime industry’s Credible Voice , Says Dr.Segun Musa

By Babatunde Aremu

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Widescope International Logistics Limited, Alhaji (Dr.) Segun Alade Musa, has charged the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria to preserve the association’s longstanding reputation as a credible voice in Nigeria’s maritime industry.… More...

Western Marine Customs Hands over 822 loaves of Cannabis, Codeine to NDLEA, NAFDAC

 

 

 

 

Western Marine Customs Hands Over 822 Loaves of Cannabis, Codeine to NDLEA, NAFDAC

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has handed over 822 loaves of cannabis and 532 bottles of controlled pharmaceutical products concealed in used clothing to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).… More...