Navy Calls for Stronger Maritime Security Collaboration as NIMASA Graduates 177 Deep Blue Trainees
By Babatunde Aremu
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for sustained inter-agency collaboration to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security architecture, describing the Deep Blue Project as a model for tackling maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.… More...
Customs Launches Smart Declaration Platform to speed up passenger Clearance at the Airport
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Monday, 18 May 2026, officially launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in a move aimed at improving passenger clearance, compliance and Customs operations.… More...
PMAWCA Board Meets in Lagos as Marine & Blue Economy Minister Outlines Nigeria’s Plan to Lead West, Central Africa Trade
By Babatunde Aremu
Port authorities from across West and Central Africa gathered in Lagos on Monday as the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) opened its Mid-Year Board Session, with Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr.… More...
*REPORTER’S DIARY: How Lagos State Task Force Made Me ‘Igbobi Landlord’ For Filming Operatives Extorting Suspected ‘Okada’ Operators In Apapa*
By OBIAJULU AGU
The National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Lagos (NOHIL) occupies more than enough land space along the Igbobi section of the arterial Ikorodu Road that it is rightfully referred to simply as Igbobi.… More...
NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team Suspends Planned APMT Shutdown After Govt Intervention
By Babatunde Aremu
The 100% Compliance Team of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders has suspended its planned withdrawal of services at APM Terminals Apapa, following intervention by the Federal Government and security agencies.… More...
NIMASA, HYDROGRAPHIC AGENCY DEEPEN COLLABORATION ON LOCAL NAUTICAL CHARTS TO BOOST MARITIME SAFETY
By Babatunde Aremu
The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools as part of efforts to advance maritime safety in Nigeria.… More...
CGC Adeniyi Seeks wider Stakeholder engagement as Customs Opens Fresh Front with Beer Sectoral Group
By Babatunde Aremu
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has called for stricter data validation and wider stakeholder engagement in ongoing fiscal and regulatory reforms, as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted the leadership of the Beer Sectoral Group at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.… More...
Customs Medical Unit Holds 7th Retreat, .Extends Free Medical Outreach to Katsina Communities
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit, on Monday, 11 May 2026, commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State with the theme: “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders.”… More...
APM TERMINALS PLEDGES $600M MARITIME INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA AS TINUBU PUSH FOR DEEPER INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
By Babatunde Aremu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and investment drive received a further boost on Thursday, as world-class port operator APM Terminals pledged a $600 million investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector.… More...
Customs CG, Adeniyi Advocates Human-Centred Digital Transformation at UNILORIN International Conference
By Babatunde Aremu
The Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi MFR has once again reaffirmed his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance, as he delivered a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University, Russia.… More...
