Author: Mujeedat

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has elected new executives across the Port Districts, including Delta Port and Julius Berger Districts in Delta State, following a successful election conducted under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi. The election also covered the Calabar, FLT, and FOT Districts; INTELS and OMT Districts (Port Harcourt Districts I and II); as well as the Bonny District and the Central Pool District in Calabar and Port Harcourt respectively. The principal elected executives for the Delta Port District are Comrade Gabriel Koma elected as Chairman; Charles Avwata as Vice-Chairman; Paul Bolomu as Secretary; Monday…

Chief Sylvester Othuke Egede, former Port Manager of Tin Can Island Port, has presented his memoir, “Lion of the Port Corridor: Strategy Is Everything,” offering a rare inside account of the thinking and leadership approach that ended the persistent Mile Two/Tin Can port corridor traffic congestion. At the book presentation, Egede explained that the memoir draws heavily from his early years in office, a period marked by severe gridlock caused largely by indiscriminate truck parking along the port access roads. He recalled that, unlike previous interventions that relied on force and produced limited results, the eventual resolution was achieved through…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has granted a one-month extension for companies operating under the Fast Track Scheme to transition to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, shifting the deadline from 31 December 2025 to 31 January 2026. This underscores Customs’ drive to strengthen supply chain security, deepen trade facilitation, and elevate compliance levels in line with international benchmarks. In a statement, the Service urged all remaining Fast Track beneficiaries to complete their AEO registration stressing that only certified operators will continue to enjoy the facilitation privileges attached to the outgoing Fast Track Scheme. A dedicated help desk has been…

The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered 25.5kg cocaine in a Brazilian flagged vessel, both agencies have seized Canadian Loud, an expensive strain of cannabis concealed inside an imported vehicle Following credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered total of 2,374 packages of cannabis concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1×20 container with No FCIU 6369526 laden with two vehicles. Total weight of the illicit drug is 1,187kg Both agencies, in the course of joint examination, discovered the seizure which has been taken into the custody of the NDLEA. A breakdown…

Integrated Indigo Limited, a leading public relations and strategic communications firm, has been honoured with the Maritime Public Relations Excellence Award by the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON), in recognition of its remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s maritime sector. The award was formally presented to the Managing Director of Integrated Indigo Limited, Mr. Bolaji Abimbola, by executives of MARCON on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his office in Ikeja, Lagos. According to MARCON, Integrated Indigo Limited has demonstrated exceptional competence through its communications partnership with Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited. It commended the agency for playing a pivotal role in…

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria’s (MWUN) representative to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Youth Regional Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Comrade Olumba Maduabuchukwu has been commended for his outstanding performance. The conference, which brought together young maritime and transport workers from selected African countries, was hosted at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel, Dar es Salaam. This was disclosed in a statement by the Head of Media, MWUN, Comrade John Ikemefuna on Tuesday. Participants included representatives from Sierra Leone, Ghana, Malawi and other African nations. Comrade Olumba, a member of the Seafarers Unit of MWUN, distinguished himself during…

The African Independent Television (AIT) has honoured Comrade Taofeek Adeleke with the 2025 Best Staff Award of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to duty. The award was presented at AIT’s corporate head office in Alagbado, Lagos, where Comrade Taofeek was described as a selfless and highly committed security officer whose contributions to the foremost maritime labour union in the country have remained unquestionable. The Head of Media, MWUN, Comrade John Ikemefuna disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. AIT noted that Comrade Taofeek has served MWUN diligently, exhibiting exceptional vigour,…

The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered Cocaine weighing 25.5kg onboard a Brazilian ship, MV San Anthonio. The illicit drugs packaged in 24 parcels/slabs, were hidden in five bags found aboard the ship during customs intelligence led checks that has resulted in the detention of the ship. Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Command, CSC Isah Suleiman made this known in a statement on Saturday. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller for Apapa Port Command lauded the discovery, while describing it as a fallout of the robust synergy between the NCS and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has declared that Nigerians will no longer remain passive observers in the nation’s economic activities, especially within the oil and gas sector. He stated this on Monday while addressing stakeholders at the 14th Annual Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Senator Joel-Onowakpo said the era of “paper compliance” with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, the Nigeria First Policy, and Presidential Executive Order No. 5 was over, stressing that the National Assembly is now fully committed to strict enforcement and measurable results.…

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said the Oborevwori Administration is delivering meaningful and people-centred development across rural communities, in keeping with the governor’s MORE Agenda. Aniagwu stated this during an inspection tour of ongoing projects across Isoko North, Isoko South and Ughelli North Local Government Areas, including the 4.8km Emevor–Ivrogbo–Orogun Road; the construction of Amaka/Ogodogo/Ivu Access Road at Okpolo-Enhwe; and the Phase III of the Okpolo-Enhwe–Uwheru Road and bridge. He said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to connecting communities was evident in the growing network of rural roads and bridges designed to…