CMA CGM Says Lekki Port Operating Costs Triple Those of Other Ports
The Deputy Managing Director of CMA CGM Nigeria, Ramesh Saraf, has raised concerns over the high operational costs at the Lekki Deep Sea Port, stating that operating costs at…
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Customs Seize 22,900 Litres of Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 916 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), totaling 22,900 litres, in Adamawa State. The fuel, valued at ₦22.9 million, was intercepted by…
Captain Charged with Manslaughter After Container Ship Collision Off UK Coast
The captain of a container ship that collided with a U.S. tanker last week off Britain’s east coast has appeared in court, facing charges of gross negligence manslaughter. Vladimir…
NPA Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reiterated the Authority’s unwavering commitment to promoting women’s rights and equality. Speaking at the 2025 International…
Stanbic IBTC, SIFAX Group Partner to Develop Ijora Terminal
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited, the Fund Manager of the Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Fund, has announced a strategic partnership with SIFAX Group, through its subsidiary SIFAX Shipping ICT Limited,…
Nigeria Customs Service Facilitates N7.85bn Exports, Seizes N267m Contraband at Seme Border
The Seme border command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful facilitation of exports totaling 28,000 metric tonnes of cargo, valued at N7.85 billion (approximately $4.99…
Global Seaborne Container Trade Grows by 5.8% in January
Global seaborne container trade increased by 5.8% year-on-year in January, according to Container Trades Statistics. Of the 49 trade routes analyzed, 32 recorded growth while 17 saw declines. The…
Survivors File Seven New Sexual Assault Claims Against U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Seven new Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) administrative complaints were on Thursday filed against the U.S. Coast Guard on behalf of sexual assault survivors who were cadets or prospective…
Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts $1.1m, SR135,900 at Kano Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted undeclared foreign currency amounting to $1,154,900 and SR135,900 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made during a…
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From Power to Obscurity: A Cautionary Tale for Maritime Executives
Power is fleeting. Influence is perishable. And for many who once sat atop the commanding heights of Nigeria’s maritime agencies, these truths become painfully clear the moment they leave…
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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…