Author: Mujeedat
Nigeria’s Female National team, the Super Falcons delivered a landmark performance on Saturday night, away from home in Rabat, completing a dream comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and charting away a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title Playing at the packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the Falcons overcame a two-goal deficit in a thrilling final that will go down as one of the most memorable in the tournament’s history. The victory capped off Nigeria’s “Mission X” campaign, a symbolic reference to their pursuit of a 10th continental crown. Morocco made a remarkable start, delighting the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to bring to the attention of the general public concerns raised by the U.S. government regarding the misuse of entry visas granted to Nigerians. The NCS advises Nigerians to be aware that security vetting for visa applicants does not terminate upon entry into the United States. In a press statement, Abdullahi Maidawada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, stated that U.S. authorities will continuously monitor the activities of visa holders, and visas can be revoked if holders violate U.S. immigration protocols, import/export guidelines, and other laws. Maidawada reminded Nigerians traveling to…
Nigeria’s leading general interest publication with a bias for maritime reporting has been honoured with the Best Maritime Magazine Award by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON). The award presentation which took place in Lagos on Friday, July 17, 2025 at the Annual AMJON Conference was in recognition of the magazine’s consistency as a bi-weekly publication and its role in bridging information gaps among the industry stakeholders. In a letter jointly signed by Kelvin Kagbare, AMJON President; Segun Oladipupo, Secretary and Paul Ogbuokiri, Chairman Planning Committee, the publication was chosen for standing out and being credible. The trio…
At the Nigerian Shippers’ Council 2025 Annual Management System Retreat have been enjoined to ensure that their work plans reflect national policy on Marine and Blue Economy. The Retreat called for a clear picture for the agency to realign its operations with the nation’s renewed maritime ambitions. The retreat which held in Lagos, has the theme: “Achieving Strategic Intents Through Performance Lens ” The retreat also marked a watershed for Nigeria’s shipping sector, signaling decisive steps toward efficiency, accountability, and innovation in the country’s quest for maritime prosperity. Delivering the keynote address, Executive Secretary / CEO of the NSC, Dr.…
The Acting Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Dr. Kevin Okonna, has reiterated that the institution is well equipped to train and produce world class maritime professionals. According to him, MAN is committed to consistently providing the maritime and allied industries with high-quality education and training that accords with up-to-date technology, meets national and international standards and satisfies or exceeds customers’ expectations. He made the disclosure while delivering a paper titled “Maritime Academy of Nigeria: Ensuring Efficient Manpower in Nigeria Maritime industry, Strategies and Options”, at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria…
The Chairman of Isoko-North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Elder Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has been honored with the Maritime Excellence Award by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON). Ogorugba was bestowed with the honored on the basis of his inspiring wave of modernisation and visionary leadership rooted in experience and inclusiveness in Delta, a core maritime state that continues to contribute to the revenue of Nigeria. He was presented with the award at the 2025 Annual Conference of AMJON held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, July 19, 2025. Ogorugba is a fantastic grassroot…
The Managing Director of NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), Abdulkadir Ahmed has underscored the urgent need for training and capacity development to keep pace with rapidly evolving global regulations reshaping the maritime industry. The NSML boss made the call at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), themed, “Maritime Development: Training Ports Efficiency and Shipping Imperatives held at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos on Friday. Ahmed, who was represented by the Chief Finance Officer, Mutiu Olayiwola emphasised that as the maritime world contends with new realities from environmental regulations and digitalisation to emerging…
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to reposition the country’s ports to meet global Standards. This is as he emphasised the NPA’s pivotal role in facilitating maritime trade in Nigeria by aligning with international best practices. Dantsoho gave the assurance at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), themed “Maritime Development: Training, Ports Efficiency and Shipping Imperatives”, held at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, on Friday. According to him, the Authority has commenced finalising documentation and begun actual works on the $1billion reconstruction of the…
The Nigerian maritime industry is set for the annual Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) Conference and Awards in Lagos. The event according to a statement by organiser is packaged in collaboration with the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services (NSML), and it is slated to hold at the Sheraton Hotel banquet hall in Lagos. The statement signed by the organising committee chairman, Paul Ogbuokiri, disclosed that the conference will start by 10:00 am and it will have in attendance key maritime stakeholders and policy makers who have already indicated their desire to participate and deliver papers at the conference…