Nigerian Navy Rescues Nine Human Trafficking Victims
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Badagry, Lagos, has rescued nine young women suspected to be victims of human trafficking and handed them over to the National…
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Nigeria Customs Service Seizes ₦9.58 Billion Arms, Wildlife in Six Years
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized arms, ammunition, and various contraband items valued at ₦9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed…
Nigeria Customs Service Cancels Promotion Exam Over Irregularities
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the cancellation of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) exam for officers at the rank of Superintendent of Customs (SC) who were seeking promotion…
2024 Maritime Cup Begins in Grand Style; NPA Wins Opening Match
The much-anticipated 2024 edition of the Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition began with an electrifying opening ceremony on Tuesday, setting the stage for what promises to be an…
Ex-ANLCA President Prince Olayiwola Shittu Honoured at Maritime Cup Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup was not only a celebration of sporting spirit but also a heartfelt tribute to one of the Nigerian…
Nigerian Coast Guard Bill Passes Second Reading in Senate
A bill to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard has passed its second reading in the Senate, marking significant progress towards bolstering maritime security in the country. The bill, sponsored…
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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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…