Author: Mujeedat
…As Dantsoho Receives MARCON Lifetime Achievement Award The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has restated its commitment to sustaining a congestion-free ports environment as it highlighted the major gains recorded by the E-Call Up System for trucks operating along the nation’s ports corridors. This assurance was given by the Managing Director of NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho in an address delivered at the All Nigerian Maritime Journalists Retreat organised by the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON). The event, themed “Maximising Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Import and Export Trade,” was held on Thursday, 4 December 2025, at De Marii Hotel, Lagos Free…
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has congratulated the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Nigeria’s successful re-election into Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, describing the feat as a major milestone for the nation’s maritime industry. The commendation was given during a courtesy visit by the President-General of MWUN, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, alongside members of the union’s executive, to the Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, at the Authority’s Marina headquarters in Lagos. Comrade Bunu said Nigeria’s victory at the IMO, achieved under the leadership of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,…
The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has congratulated Nigeria’s successful election into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium, after 14 years unsuccessful attempts. AMJON also hailed the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on the roles they played in achieving the feat. It described the victory as a historic achievement, marking Nigeria’s return to the IMO Council after more than a decade and reaffirming the country’s relevance in global maritime governance. In a statement signed by its Acting President, Vera…
The Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, congratulates the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Honourable Adegboyega Oyetola for Nigeria’s successful election into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) category ‘C’ council seat; describing it as a landmark achievement for Nigeria and its maritme sector. The PG of MWUN says the Minister has indeed made the country proud by winning Nigeria into one of the seats of the IMO, projecting the country amongst comity of maritme nations across the globe. Comrade Bunu, applauded Honourable Oyetola’s giant feat, saying that the huge success couldn’t have…
The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting excellence, professionalism and stronger internal collaboration at the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference. The ceremony provided a platform to celebrate outstanding performances by Commands, Units and individual officers, including a notable recognition for the Public Relations Unit. Held after two days of engagements focused on improving synergy, operational efficiency, and institutional reforms, the event brought together Management members, Comptrollers, Senior Officers, and invited guests to honour the contributions that shaped the Service’s achievements throughout the year. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, commended officers for their dedication, noting that…
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has threatened to shut down the operations of Crown Flour Mill Limited over the company’s refusal to allow its workers to unionise. According to MWUN, it has co-existed with the multinational firm within port premises for over 22 years but has repeatedly been denied access to organise workers who fall under MWUN’s jurisdiction. This was contained in a statement signed by the the Union’s Head of Media, Comrade John Ikemefuna on Wednesday. The President-General of the Union, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi described the situation as oppressive and a violation of workers’ rights, noting…
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting. Key decisions affecting the Service’s leadership structure and personnel development were considered during the meeting held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. The board headed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs (ACGs), in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government as contained in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. Those…
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting. Key decisions affecting the Service’s leadership structure and personnel development were considered during the meeting held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. The board headed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs (ACGs), in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government as contained in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. Those…
The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has announced that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will lead discussions at its forthcoming All Maritime Journalists Retreat in Lagos This is where key stakeholders from the maritime, trade, finance, and technology sectors will converge to examine innovative solutions for enhancing Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. This year’s retreat is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 4 December 2025 at De Marii Hotel LFZ, Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki, themed: “Maximising Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Import and Export Trade”. The FIRS will deliver a technical paper titled “Onboarding on the National Single Window Platform: A…
The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its round-the-clock interventions that have led to noticeable improvements in traffic flow around the Apapa port corridor. Gridlock had intensified in recent weeks following repair works on the Marine Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works, leaving both export and import trucks stranded along the Ijora Apapa axis. But according to LASTCOC, the situation has steadily improved due to heightened on-ground oversight by the NPA leadership, particularly the Apapa Port Manager. In a statement, LASTCOC Chairman, Shittu Lukmon, said the NPA’s sustained 24-hour…