Maritime

Stanley Ihedigbo President of the Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Olufemi Oluyinka Abass, has strongly condemned the growing trend of casualisation of workers by captains of industry in the shipping sector and terminal operators across the maritime industry. According to the Head of Media,…

Stanley Ihedigbo President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has felicitated Christians in Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of the 2025 Christmas celebration, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance. In his Yuletide goodwill message, made…

Stanley Ihedigbo Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the dynamic leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, threw a grand end-of-year celebration on Friday, December 19, 2025, marking an unprecedented festivity in the history of the union. The event brought together staff, executives, and workers in a night of joy,…

Stanley Ihedigbo Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has successfully concluded the Dockworkers District Elections across its outstations, recording what members have described as a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process. According to the Head, Media, MWUN, Comrade John Kennedy,…

By Stanley Ihedigbo President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, along with his union executives, has commiserated with Chief Asu Beks over the demise of his late wife, Mrs. Helen Asu Beks, who passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. According to the Head…

Vice President, Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON), Paul Ogbuokiri (right), presenting the Excellence Award to the General Manager, Corporate & Strategic Communications, Nigerian Ports Authority, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, in his office. Stanley Ihedigbo General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ikechukwu Onyemekara, has been named…

Stanley Ihedigbo Comrade Olumba Maduabuchukwu, representing the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), distinguished himself at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Regional Conference in Tanzania, earning commendation for his insightful contributions, articulate presentations, and strong representation of Nigerian maritime workers on the global stage. According to the Head of…

Stanley Ihedigbo African Independent Television (AIT) has honoured Comrade Taofeek Adeleke with the 2025 Best Staff Award for the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), recognising his outstanding dedication and exceptional service during a brief ceremony held at the station’s corporate headquarters in Alagbado, Lagos. According to the Head of…

By Stanley Ihedigbo Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a significant drug consignment—25.5kg of cocaine—aboard the Brazilian ship MV San Anthonio during routine operations. According to the Customs Public Relations Officer, Apapa Command, CSC Isah Suleiman, the illicit drugs were packaged in 24 parcels/slabs and hidden…

From left: Jama Onwubuariri, MD, Truck Transit Parks Limited, receiving his award for Import/Export Trade Facilitation from the Vice President, Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON), Paul Ogbuokiri, at the All Maritime Journalists’ Retreat in Lagos on Thursday. Stanley Ihedigbo Truck Transit Parks Limited (TTP) has credited the recent traffic…