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March 6, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Board Harps On Collaboration, Discipline

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Ibrahim Shema, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration, innovation and institutional discipline within the Council as it positions itself to drive growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.Shema spoke during...

March 5, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Urges Dialogue Between Shipping Firms, Clearing Agents Over Tariff Hike Dispute

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has called on foreign shipping companies and clearing agents to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute over increased charges and tariffs at Nigeria’s...

March 5, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Recovers N197b, Resolves 108 Complaints In 2025

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) recovered over N197 billion for shippers and port users in 2025, reinforcing its commitment to protecting stakeholders and promoting transparency within the nation’s maritime sector.This was disclosed in the Council’s...

February 27, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, Navy Strengthen Maritime Collaboration

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius has reaffirmed the critical role of maritime security in driving port efficiency, trade facilitation, and the growth of Nigeria’s blue economy.Speaking d...

February 18, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Expresses Confidence In National Single Window Initiative

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, has expressed strong confidence that the National Single Window (NSW), once fully operational, will significantly enhance transparency and efficienc...

January 13, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Orders Suspension Of Port Charges Review

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed all shipping companies, shipping agents and terminal operators in Nigerian ports to immediately suspend and refrain from implementing any review or upward adjustment of their charges until full stakeholder en...

December 5, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Advocates Science-Driven Approach To Blue Economy Growth

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, has said that the sustainability and resilience of Nigeria’s Blue Economy depend on science-driven resource management, strong policy frameworks, modern technology and ac...

November 25, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Bags Award For Outstanding Leadership

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has been honoured with the Corporate Leadership Award as the “Most Outstanding Maritime Agency in Efficiency and Transparency in Nigerian Ports” at the Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame Induction and the 2nd International...

October 29, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Unveils 250-Seater Conference Centre in Jos

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has commissioned a 250-seater conference centre at its North Central Zonal Office in Jos, Plateau State, naming the new facility in honour of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr. George Akume.Speak...

October 19, 2025 No Responses

IMO Secretary General’s Visit Rekindles Nigeria’s Maritime Ambition

In a visit that underscored unity of purpose and the power of collaboration, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, engaged with Nigeria’s leadership to strengthen maritime partnerships, deepen capacity...

October 19, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Seeks NSITF Awareness For Staff

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, has emphasized the need to sensitize staff on the insurance scheme managed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).Dr. Akutah made the ca...

September 14, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Implores Directors, Heads Of Units On Performance Management System

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has organized a Performance Management System (PMS) workshop for its Directors, Deputy Directors and Heads of Units, reaffirming its commitment to driving institutional efficiency and aligning with the policy thrust of t...

September 1, 2025 No Responses

NBA To Honour Shippers’ Council Boss With Special Publication

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, has unveiled plans to honour Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), with a publication.This recognition is in appreciation of Dr. Akutah’s commi...

August 29, 2025 17 Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Congratulates Dantsoho On Election As IAPH Vice President

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director, Nigerian Port Authority(NPA) on his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).The...