Author: Mujeedat
The immediate past President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Prince (Dr) Adewale Adeyanju, has called on the Federal Government and terminal operators to urgently improve the welfare of workers in the new year. Adeyanju, who is also the Vice President Global of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), described Nigerians as tenacious and long-suffering, having endured years marked by hunger, displacement, job losses and widespread insecurity. He noted that kidnappings, farmers–herders clashes, unwarranted killings and sexual violence against women, pregnant mothers and teenagers had left many citizens living in fear and uncertainty. According to him, the…
The President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu, has expressed hope for a better 2026, describing Nigerians as resilient and dogged, while urging the Federal Government to urgently address the hardships faced by citizens. In his New Year message, Bunu said Nigerians endured insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, high cost of living, and transportation challenges throughout 2025, yet remained steadfast and weathered the storms of socio-economic pressure that ravaged the country. According to him, Nigerians could not have survived the year without their resilience, endurance, hope, faith, comportment, and positive attributes, which he said have consistently…
By Vera Osokpo The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry during the yuletide. Dr. Mobereola observed that the year 2025 was a good one for the industry, assured that the Agency will re-double efforts in ensuring that 2026 is even better for every stakeholder. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head, Public Relations of NIMASA, Osagie Edward on Wednesday. Enumerating some of the achievements of 2025, the DG highlighted the sustained zero tolerance for piracy in Nigerian waters, the deposition…
Music industrydefined by hit tracks, enabled with constant reinvention, legendary Puffy Tee stands tall, not just as a hitmaker, but as the architect of Nigeria’s Morden music. According to Africa’s finest and most sought-after producers, Puffy Tee is a legend whose fingerprints are etched across eras, sounds and success stories, Mentor. Visionary. Builder. This Christmas, as the world hums the rhythm of Afrobeats, Puffy Tee chose reflection over applause, celebrating the creatives which powers Nigeria’s global music movement. His seasonal message wasn’t a routine goodwill; it was a manifesto from a man who has lived the grind, shaped the culture…
The Shipping Branch President of the Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Olufemi Oluyinka Abass, has frowned at Shipping and Terminal Operators over casualization of workers in the maritme industry. The articulate Maritimer, says that what this categories of employers in the industry are doing is outsourcing of workers to contractors, who offers peanuts, by practicing casual labour in the industry with no regard to labour regulations. While the Shipping and Terminal Operators have consistently engaged in this cruel, viscous and carlous labour practices, which negates labour laws and regulations, these industries have continued to justify their wicked acts…
The President General of the Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, felicitates Christians at Christmas in Nigeria and across the world, urging Them to show love, charity and wishing them Merry Christmas and Happy New year ahead. He called on Christians across the nook and crannies of the country, admonishing them to be steadfast with long-suffering, tolerant, committed to the things of the Kingdom of God, irrespective of the serious trials and persecutions they are currently passing through, because of their genuine faith, reminding them, what our Lord Jesus Christ went through while on planet in…
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has surpassed its 2025 revenue target, generating over ₦1.57 trillion into the coffers of the Federal Government. Customs Area Controller of the Command (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the Command on Tuesday in Lagos. The CAC said the Command was assigned a revenue target of ₦1,524,669,999,478.52 for the 2025 fiscal year but had, as at the time of this report, realised ₦1,576,507,651,601.84, exceeding the target by ₦51,837,652,129.32. According to him, the feat reflects the discipline, professionalism and dedication of officers and…
The Managing Director Chief Executive Officer of NSML Ahmed Abdulkadir has urged graduating young Seafarers of the need to uphold discipline, teamwork and focus on the journey as the survival of the industry rests on their hands. The NSML boss who in a speech delivered at the Cadetship Scheme Induction Programme warmly welcomed the Cadet Leadership Introduction Programme as well as the formal launch of the Ensemble Cadetship Institute. Speaking on the Theme, Celebrating Excellence in Maritime Development, MD Abdulkadir reiterated that Seafarers are the lifeblood of the shipping industry, served as the output for the procurement and manufacturing of…
By Vera Osokpo The Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi held an end-of- the year party for the Union. The event, which is indeed a bash for the workers, staff and and executives was the kind never held in the history of the Union. However, while the party was on going and to mark the successful closure of the year 2025 activities, there were also side attractions as deserving staff for punctuality, Comrade John Ekpo (DSG) in charge of administration/personnel got a price award of #100,000 cash. The next category was…
By Vera Osokpo The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to trade facilitation, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, engaged with stakeholders in Kano as part of his official working visit to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command. Speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement recently the Comptroller-General emphasised that effective trade facilitation can only thrive within a framework of transparency, integrity, and full compliance with Customs laws and procedures. Addressing officers of the Command, Adeniyi charged them to remain disciplined, dedicated, and professional in the discharge of their responsibilities. He noted that the credibility and effectiveness of the Service…