Maritime

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…

Oyeniyi Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) initiative is poised to accelerate growth in the maritime sector, with its advanced implementation expected to streamline trade processes and boost overall efficiency. The system, globally recognised as a central platform for simplifying trade procedures, is now undergoing active testing and configuration…

Editor-in-Chief, Razor Newspaper, Mr. Sunday Odita; President, Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON), Ismail Aniemu; and Immediate Past President, Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), Mazi Paul Ogbuokiri, at the All Nigerian Maritime Journalists’ Retreat, Lagos Free Trade Zone. By Stanley Ihedigbo President of the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of…

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…