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Nigeria Customs Service, NSITF Form Joint Committee to Address Backlog of Employee Contributions

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have agreed to establish a joint committee aimed at addressing outstanding contributions owed by the NCS…

Missile and Drone Attacks Damage Two Merchant Ships in the Red Sea

  Two merchant ships sustained damage in the Red Sea following missile and drone attacks, as reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incidents highlight ongoing risks…

Photos From Maritime Cup Opening Ceremony

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Maritime Cup: A Showcase of Unity and Sportsmanship in the Maritime Sector

  Today, as the clock strikes 3 p.m., the 14th edition of the Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition officially begins, ushering in yet another chapter of the most anticipated…

Nigeria Customs Service Extends Aircraft Import Duty Verification to Nov. 2024

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced an extension of its verification exercise aimed at recovering unpaid import duties on privately owned aircraft that were illegally imported into the…

DP World Announces £1 Billion Expansion of London Gateway to Become UK’s Largest Container Port

  DP World has revealed plans for a £1 billion (US $1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway, positioning it to become Britain’s largest container port within the next five years.…

Drowning in Negligence: The Perilous State of Nigeria’s Waterways and the Urgent Call for Accountability 

  It is with a heavy heart that we must again address the recurring tragedy on Nigeria’s inland waterways. In the past five years, over 1,500 innocent lives have been…

US Coast Guard Reopens Key Ports in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina Following Hurricane Milton

  The United States Coast Guard has announced the reopening of major ports across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, as these critical infrastructure points resume operations following Hurricane Milton’s passage.…

Olotu Speaks at IMO Maritime Security Conference in Cabo Verde

  Olufunmilayo Olotu, a former Port Manager of the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, recently took the spotlight as an independent panellist at the “Maritime Security 2024: Innovations and Partnerships for…

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Drowning in Negligence: The Perilous State of Nigeria’s Waterways and the Urgent Call for Accountability 

  It is with a heavy heart that we must again address the recurring tragedy on Nigeria’s inland waterways. In the past five years, over 1,500 innocent lives have been…

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Merging NIMASA with Customs, FIRS dangerous

  By Dr. Ade Dosunmu  My attention has been drawn to speculation purported to have emanated from the Presidential Policy Advisory group erroneously classifying the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…