Author: Mujeedat

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…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc. are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring a more efficient process of reimbursement of depositors in the event of bank failure. This development was disclosed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, during a courtesy visit to the Corporation’s Head Office in Abuja by the NIBSS Executive Management team led by its Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mr. Premier Oiwoh. Mr. Sunday commended NIBSS for its longstanding partnership and invaluable contributions to strengthening the Corporation’s mandate of protecting…

The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command, Deputy Comptroller BL Adigun, has conducted an operational review of all bonded terminals within the Command. DC Adigun embarked on a working and familiarisation visit on Monday, December 15, 2025, following his recent assumption of duty. The visit provided him with the opportunity to observe terminal operations and assess their overall efficiency. The exercise was aimed at evaluating operational processes, assessing compliance with Customs laws and procedures, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring effective supervision of officers on duty. It also enabled him to review the readiness,…

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…