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STARZS Marks 40th Anniversary With Scholarships for 40 Youths From Host Communities

  As part of activities marking its 40th anniversary, STARZS Investments Company Ltd has launched a special skills acquisition and maritime education programme, awarding full scholarships to 40 youths drawn…

Oyetola Renews Commitment to Maritime PPPs

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships in the maritime sector, describing indigenous investment as key to unlocking…

Mission to Seafarers Marks Sea Sunday with Thanksgiving Service in Lagos

    The Mission to Seafarers (MTS), Lagos, on Sunday celebrated this year’s Sea Sunday with a thanksgiving service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, reaffirming its commitment…

Customs to Remove Trade Bottlenecks, Boost Investment

  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to supporting legitimate businesses, declaring that compliant companies remain central to Nigeria’s economic growth…

Indian Seafarer Missing After Vessel Attacked Off Oman Coast 

  An Indian seafarer has been reported missing after the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy came under attack off the coast of Oman on Sunday, prompting a search and rescue operation…

Chaos as 40ft Container Crashes Off Truck at Ijora Bridge, Paralysing Apapa Port Corridor

  A 40ft container-laden truck on Friday crashed off a trailer at the foot of the Ijora Bridge near the Area “B” Police Command along the Apapa-Ijora corridor in Lagos,…

Customs Busts Wildlife Trafficking Ring, Rescues Baby Gorilla in Kano Raid

  The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker and rescued a captive baby gorilla during a targeted operation in Kofar Mata, Kano State. The raid, carried out…

Customs Prepares 100 Deputy Comptrollers as Race for Next CGC Begins

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a strategic refresher course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as it prepares a new generation of senior leaders, with the next Comptroller-General of…

Customs, Navy Renew Alliance Against Smuggling and Maritime Crime 

  The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Navy have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in tackling smuggling, maritime crime and other threats to national security. The pledge was…

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Oyetola: On the Crest of Maritime History

  By Chima Nwana The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It…

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The Rise and Transition to Glory of NPA’s Paul (Texas) Erakhifu

  By Ikechukwu Onyemekara    From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on  October 17, 1994 (the month of his birth) as a junior…