To effectively curtail smuggling activities through the nation’s waterways, the federal government has approved the purchase…
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CIS seeks university status
Rector of the Certified Institute of Shipping (CIS), Dr. Alex Okuwashi, has asked the federal government…
Four suspected sea pirates arrested in Ondo
The Ondo State police command has confirmed that it arrested four suspected sea pirates allegedly operating…
NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in fish consignment
NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in fish consignment Arrests clearing agent Officers of the National Drug Law…
ANLCA threatens to withdraw service from ports
The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has issued an ultimatum of 21 days to…
Nigerian Navy partners Italy to fight piracy
To nip the rising tide of maritime illegalities like piracy and crude oil theft, especially in…
JTF nabs 8, shuts 17 illegal refineries in Niger Delta
The Joint Task Force, JTF, yesterday said it had shut down 17 illegal refineries and arrested…
110% rice duty: 40 shiploads of rice diverted from Nigeria in February
No fewer than 40 ships laden with rice and scheduled to arrive the Lagos Port Complex…
Manufacturers demand closure of Benin border to check smuggling
Worried by the destructive consequences of uncontrolled smuggling through Nigeria’s border with the Republic of Benin,…
Fresh controversy trails Ibaka deep seaport project
Controversy has continued to trail claims by the Akwa Ibom State government that the proposed Ibaka…
ANLCA makes u-turn; seeks reintroduction of Customs benchmark policy
There are indications that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) may soon revert to the use of…
Maersk Line books $1.5bn profit in 2013, despite lower rates
AP Moller Maersk reported a 6% slide in group profits to $3.77bn in 2013, but its…