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Record Channel Crossing Piles Pressure on Starmer as Migration Surges

  Britain has witnessed its largest-ever single Channel crossing by migrants, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deliver on his pledge to dismantle smuggling networks. According to the…

Oyetola Seeks Innovative Financing to Drive Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that finance remains the decisive factor in transforming Nigeria’s bold new vision for its marine and blue economy…

Customs Exempts Manufacturers from 4% FOB Charge

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that manufacturers in the country will be exempted from paying the 4% Free on Board (FOB) charge. The exemption was confirmed on…

Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop to Cut Cargo Clearance to 48 Hours

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally introduced its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative, aimed at reducing cargo clearance time from 21 days to just 48 hours. NCS spokesperson, Dr. Abdullahi…

Grimaldi Expands Green Fleet with Ammonia-Ready Vessel Grande Svezia

  The Grimaldi Group has added the Grande Svezia to its fleet, marking the fourth “Ammonia Ready” vessel in the company’s growing portfolio of environmentally advanced ships. The 9,000-CEU (Car…

Oyetola Urges Ocean Stewardship, Highlights Blue Economy Potential at World Maritime Day

  Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to ocean stewardship, maritime security, and sustainable blue economy growth during the…

NPA, WACT-APM Terminals Sign MOU on Electrification Roadmap

  The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), operated by APM Terminals Nigeria, and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have entered into a strategic partnership to advance decarbonisation across Nigeria’s port…

Nigeria to Host 2025 World Maritime Day with Focus on Shared Responsibility for Oceans

  Nigeria will join the global maritime community to mark the 2025 World Maritime Day on Thursday, 25 September, in Lagos. The commemoration, organised under the auspices of the Federal…

Apapa Customs to Scan 200 Containers Per Hour with New Fixed Scanners

  The Apapa Customs Command says it plans to scan up to 200 containers per hour as the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) begins the installation of fixed scanners at the…

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Oyetola’s Commendable Mission to Revive Baro Port 

  By Musa Goyi Ibrahim The renewed commitment of the present administration to the revival of the Baro River Port in Niger State is a welcome sign of pragmatism and…

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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…