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Oyetola Announces Appointment of Adeniran Aderogba as Regional Maritime Bank President, Ending 16-Year Delay

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has given approval for Nigeria’s hosting of the long-awaited Regional Maritime Development…

Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs, Stolen Vehicles, Others Worth ₦3.2 Billion at Apapa Port

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has made a major breakthrough in its fight against smuggling and illicit imports, with recent seizures valued at over ₦3.2 billion.…

Oyetola Seeks France’s Support for Nigeria’s IMO Council Bid 

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday received the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier, in his office in Abuja in a…

Public-Private Partnerships Key to Africa’s Sustainable Growth, Says APM Terminals Exec

  Sustainable growth, lasting infrastructure, and inclusive employment in Africa are only achievable through strong collaboration between governments and businesses, according to APM Terminals’ Regional Managing Director for Africa and…

Nationwide Strike Hits Belgium’s Ports for Third Time Since March

  Belgium’s transport and logistics sector is once again grappling with major disruptions as a nationwide strike, organized by the ABVV-ACOD union, impacts key infrastructure across the country. This is…

Customs CG Orders 50% Reduction in Physical Inspections of Containers 

  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has issued a bold directive for the Service to reduce physical inspections of containers at the nation’s ports by at…

Tanzania Backs Nigeria’s Return to IMO Council After 16-Year Hiatus

  The Government of Tanzania has declared its support for Nigeria’s bid to return to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C, aligning with the push by Nigeria’s…

Customs Launches Renewable Energy Trade Handbook, Targets Greener, Simpler Trade

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new Import and Export Procedure Handbook for Renewable Energy to facilitate the smooth trade of environmentally sustainable goods. The launch was…

APM Terminals Completes Quay Repair Project to Enhance Operational Efficiency

  APM Terminals Apapa in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has successfully completed its quay apron area repair project — a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at improving operational…

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Remembering Margaret Onyema-Orakwusi

  It is still difficult to come to terms with the fact that it has been two years since the passing of an icon, a trailblazer, and a true patriot…

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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…