Maritime

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Stanley Ihedigbo In a significant boost to Nigeria’s economic prospects, the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has applauded the Federal Government’s latest move to actualize the National Single Window (NSW) project, a long-awaited initiative aimed at streamlining trade processes and enhancing economic efficiency.…

Stanley Ihedigbo Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the strategic importance of Abuja’s central location and agro-allied potential in driving non-oil revenue growth. According to him, the position of Abuja as the centre of the country is strategic to the NPA’s renewed trade facilitation focus…

As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, the Maritime Correspondents Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) is sounding the alarm for a more inclusive approach to the country’s blue economy, advocating for greater involvement of coastal communities in this emerging sector. While commending President Bola Tinubu for the initiative of setting up…

By Adisa Olamilekan Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), CGC Adewale Adeniyi, has firmly asserted that the organization is not in competition with any government agency. Speaking at the schools commission ceremony, Adeniyi emphasized Customs service is not in competition with any government agency, but recognises that the communities Customs Commands are…

Adisa Yusuf Area Comptroller of Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, has handed over 2,693 parcels of cannabis sativa, weighing 1,450kg and valued at N172,920,000, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Idiroko Area Command. The seized contraband was intercepted on June 29,…

Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated N847,058,879.30 in revenue for April while cautioning the public about fraudsters posing as customs officers. The command’s boss warned against individuals claiming to offer customs auctions or services via social media platforms, advising the public to verify authenticity before engaging…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed strong opposition to the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) proposed 15% increase in port charges, warning that it will exacerbate the challenges faced by the real sector. In a position paper, MAN Director General Segun Ajayi-Kadir emphasized that the manufacturing…

      Stanley Ihedigbo   2024 Role Model Ambassador of Face Of Maritime International (FOMI), Mrs. Eunice Ezeoke; Former Assistant General Manager, Tariff and Billing, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Pastor Mrs Olotu Funmilayo and President, Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA Nigeria), Dr Mrs Odunayo Ani are set…

    Stanley Ihedigbo   Former Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barrister Hassan Bello, has been announced as the chairman of the Primetime Reporters’ 10th Anniversary, Lecture and Awards ceremony. The event is scheduled to take place in Lagos on December 4, 2024.…

        Stanley Ihedigbo   Immediate past Face Of Maritime International Queen, Adaeze Charlyn Udom, has offered a scholarship to Miss Eniola Aduniyi, a Kogi-state indigine who emerged as 2024 FOMI Miss Intellectual during the just concluded 9th edition of the Face Of Maritime International (FOMI) beauty pageant…