Maritime

Traffic Manager, Lagos Port Complex, Mr. Jimoh Anthony (left), receiving the MARCON Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the MD, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, presented by the MD of Truck Transit Parks Ltd., Jama Onwubuariri, at the All-Nigerian Maritime Journalists Retreat in Lagos on Thursday. By Stanley Ihedigbo Reiterating its…

Stanley Ihedigbo Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has restated the authority’s resolve to deepen Nigeria’s non-oil export potential through more efficient port operations and improved connectivity between the nation’s seaports and inland markets. Speaking during the NPA Special Day at the Kano International Trade Fair, Dantsoho…

Stanley Ihedigbo President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, led members of the Union’s newly elected executive team on a courtesy and familiarization visit to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, at the Authority’s Headquarters in Marina, Lagos.…

At its 20th Anniversary Transport Development Symposium and Awards in Lagos, TransQuest Media Group presented a special recognition to Otunba Olufemi Orioye, acknowledging his leadership, vision, and contributions to the growth of the nation’s transport landscape. TransQuest Media Group/Transport Development Symposium and Awards is scheduled to celebrate its 20th anniversary…

Stanley Ihedigbo Maritime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (MARCON) has hailed the leadership of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as it congratulated them on Nigeria’s successful election into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for…

Stanley Ihedigbo Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has revealed that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will take a lead role in discussions at its upcoming All Maritime Journalists Retreat, which will convene stakeholders across the maritime, trade, finance, and technology sectors to explore fresh ideas for bolstering Nigeria’s…

Stanley Ihedigbo Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has named President, Dangote Groups, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, alongside Lekki Deep Seaport and Lekki Freeport Terminal, as recipients of its prestigious Award for Excellence, celebrating their exceptional contributions to the expansion and modernisation of Nigeria’s maritime sector. Presentation of the awards is…

Michael Olumide In a bid to address the recurring gridlock along the Eastern Port axis, truck park operators in Onne, Rivers State, have embraced the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) full implementation of the Electronic Call-Up System. However, stakeholders stressed that the commencement of the Call-Up system will restore order, enhance…

Stanley Ihedigbo Ibeto Seaport and Terminal Area 5 Command of Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a total collection of ₦2,500,934,186.26 for October 2025, showing an increase of ₦569,442,041.31 above its previously collected revenue of ₦1,931,492,144.95 in September 2025. Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Usman Yahaya, also disclosed that…

Stanley Ihedigbo Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated a revenue record of ₦2,400,945,715,872 between January and October 2025. This performance not only surpasses the ₦264 billion recorded in October 2024 but also exceeds the Command’s total revenue for the entire year of 2024, two months ahead…