The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced sweeping new measures to strengthen safety and…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Migrant Boat Collides with Turkish Coast Guard: Five Dead, Search Continues
A tragic maritime incident unfolded on Sunday off Turkey’s north-western coast when a high-speed vessel…
Nigeria, China Strengthen Ties on Marine and Blue Economy Development
In a move to deepen cooperation in the marine and blue economy sector, the Minister…
IMO Secretary-General to Visit Nigeria in October
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, is set to undertake a…
Nigeria Customs Service Launches Automated Excise Register System
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched its Automated Excise Register System (ERS), following…
French Navy Seizes Record Cocaine Haul Worth $373m off West Africa
The French Navy intercepted nearly six tonnes of cocaine, valued at an estimated €320 million…
U.S. Strike Kills 11 on Venezuelan Vessel Amid Caribbean Naval Buildup
The United States military has carried out a lethal strike against a Venezuelan vessel in…
Tinubu: Nigeria Must Build Ships to Export Goods, Create Jobs as Non-Oil Revenue Target Surpassed
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria must now focus on building ships and related…