US Backs Philippines Against China’s Moves in South China Sea Dispute
The United States has reaffirmed its support for the Philippines amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning what he described as…
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Nigeria Customs Service Shortlists 286,697 Candidates for 3,927 Job Openings
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that 286,697 applicants have been shortlisted for the next phase of its nationwide recruitment exercise, which is offering just 3,927 positions across…
WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria, GIVO Commissions First Solar-Powered Recycling Plant in Onne
In a major step toward environmental sustainability and community development, West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria, in partnership with Garbage In Value Out (GIVO) has launched a solar-powered…
APM Terminals Apapa Launches Female Mechanic Training Programme
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments, APM Terminals Apapa has launched a pioneering Female Mechanic Technical Skills Programme aimed at empowering women in its host communities.…
NIWA Bans Unauthorised Loading Points, Mandates Lifejackets in Renewed Safety Drive
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced sweeping new measures to strengthen safety and enforcement across Nigeria’s inland waterways, including a ban on loading from unauthorised points and…
Customs Reforms Essential for Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential — Adeniyi
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has called for urgent and sustained customs reforms across Africa, describing them as “non-negotiable” for unlocking the continent’s…
Over 50 Containers Fall Overboard at Port of Long Beach
A major container collapse occurred aboard the MV Mississippi on Tuesday morning at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach, sending more than 50 containers into the harbour…
Nigerians to Pay Import Duty on Goods Above $300, Says Customs
From today, Monday, 8 September 2025, Nigerians bringing goods into the country—including air passengers—will be required to pay import duties on items worth more than $300, following a new…
IMO Member States Push Back Against US Tariff Threats Over Shipping Climate Deal
African and European governments are resisting heavy-handed pressure from Washington as the United States escalates threats against countries supporting a landmark deal to slash carbon emissions from the…
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Marine and Blue Economy: Oyetola’s Two-Year Voyage of Reform and Growth
On August 20, 2023, history was made in Nigeria’s maritime governance. That day, the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR formally birthed the Ministry of Marine 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…