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South Korea Seizes Record 720 Kilos of Cocaine in Busan Port Bust

  In a landmark operation, South Korea’s Korea Customs Service intercepted a staggering 720 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately KRW 360 billion (US$255 million), at Busan North Port on…

FG Shuts Ijora-Marine Bridge for 21-Day Repairs

  The Federal Government has announced a temporary closure of the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, starting May 18, 2025, for urgent repairs lasting 21 days. The Federal Controller of…

Nigeria Customs Service Launches B’Odogwu Platform at Tin Can

  The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has processed its first Single Goods Declaration (SGD) through the newly launched B’Odogwu platform. The event took…

VIDEO: Securing Lives on Water: Oyetola’s Life Jacket Initiative

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FG Announces Single-Digit Interest Rate for CVFF Disbursement

  The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, through its agency – Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has revealed that the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) will…

Apapa Customs Command Hits ₦1 Trillion Revenue Milestone

  The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has achieved a historic milestone, collecting over ₦1 trillion in revenue in 2025, well ahead of the mid-year mark. The Command’s…

Oyetola Vows to End Cabotage Waivers to Boost Indigenous Shipping 

  In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector, create jobs, and boost indigenous participation in the shipping industry, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency…

APM Terminals Apapa Records 31.5% Surge in Exports

  APM Terminals Apapa has reported a remarkable 31.5% increase in export volumes for April 2025—its highest monthly figure since operations began in 2006. The terminal handled 8,687 twenty-foot equivalent…

NPA Refutes Corruption Allegations, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency

  The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has firmly denied recent online reports alleging multi-billion-naira corruption within the organization. In a statement issued by its General Manager, Corporate & Strategic Communications,…

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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…