Maritime Archives — Page 2 of 143

June 2, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Harps On Professionalism, Commitment

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has launched its Professionalism Week, themed “Improving Organisational Performance,” to strengthen professionalism, capacity development, and operational excellence within the Council.The event was held at the NSC headquarters in LagosDeclaring the event opened, the Executive Secretary...

May 31, 2025 No Responses

Customs Intercepts 1,577 Jerrycans Of Smuggled PMS

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) through its Operation Whirlwind has intercepted 1,577 jerrycans (39,425 litres) of smuggled petroleum products and eight vehicles used for their transportation, with a combined value of N63,425,000 across the Lagos and Ogun ax...

May 28, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Flags Off 3,500 Life Jacket Distribution Campaign in Lagos

As part of the Federal Government’s nationwide water safety campaign aimed at enhancing security on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of 3,500 life jackets in L...

May 28, 2025 No Responses

Customs Flags Off 2025 Medical Corps Retreat

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced its 2025 Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.The retreat, which began on Monday is expected to span five days and is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the medical...

May 28, 2025 No Responses

Akume Visits Shippers’ Council, Reaffirms FG’s Support For Maritime Sector

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, paid a visit to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) headquarters in Lagos.A statement issued by the NSC explained that the visit underscores the Federal Government’s (F...

May 28, 2025 No Responses

ECOWAS Lauds Nigeria’s Customs Boss On B’Odogwu, Revenue

The Regional Trade Facilitation Committee (RTFC) of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has commended the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for embracing innovation to initiate the Unified Customs Managem...

May 26, 2025 No Responses

B’Odogwu: PTML Customs Attains N230b Revenue, Targets 1-hour Cargo Clearance

Since its commencement in October 2024, the Unified Customs Management System also known as B’Odogwu has facilitated N230billion revenue at the Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) commandThe Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Compt...

May 25, 2025 No Responses

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L-R. Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment; Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Ms Adebola Agunbiade, Director, Commercial and Business Development, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAA...

May 25, 2025 No Responses

FG To Dredge Lekki Port Channel

The Nigerian Federal Government(FG) has approved maintenance dredging of the $1.5bn Lekki Deep seaport channel from its present 16.5metres to 17metres in the first instance as it targets 19meters depth.Speaking at the weekend during a visit toLekki port, the M...

May 25, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria Customs Intercepts 65 Stolen Canadian Vehicles

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) International Special Services has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime through strategic partnerships and intell...

May 24, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Lauds PR Unit, Urges Greater Commitment

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, has commended the Council’s Public Relations Unit for its impressive performane.Dr. Akutah made the commendation at the opening ceremony of th...

May 24, 2025 No Responses

Customs Impounds 49, 000 Litres of PMS

The Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations in Nigeria’s northeastern corridor, intercepting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and vehicles with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦63 million.According to Customs, the success...

May 23, 2025 No Responses

Customs Partners Cross-River On Economic Growth

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Cross River State are collaborating to propel economic growth.In his remarks during a meeting with the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu, at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, the Comptroller-Gener...

May 22, 2025 No Responses

Aderogba Emerges President/CEO, Regional Maritime Development Bank

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given approval for Nigeria’s hosting of the long-awaited Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) and appointed a Nigerian, Mr. Adeniran Aderogba,...