NIMASA rallies banks, investors, ship owners to N25tr blue economy hackathon
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) last Wednesday held a high-level interactive session with major investors, ship owners, commercial banks and other stakeholders, as part of efforts to unlock a projected N25 trillion potential in the nation’s blue economy. At the meeting, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, unveiled the agency’s […]
Govt, stakeholders agree on strategies to boost competitiveness of Nigeria’s ports, say port modernization alone not enough
Stakeholders who attended the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria’s annual lecture (MAMAL 2026) were unanimous in their conviction that infrastructure investment and modernization of the ports alone will not boost the competitiveness of Nigeria’s ports with other ports in the sub-region. The National President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Dr. Boboye […]
How AEO scheme has drastically reduced cargo clearance time at the ports
The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) scheme has been identified as the primary engine driving cargo clearance times down from an average of 156 hours to 43 hours across Nigerian ports. The scheme has also enabled top-tier compliant importers to achieve eight-hour release times. These revelations were made by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, […]
Global shipping authorities warn of maritime trade breakdown amid geopolitical turmoil
Shipping authorities from 18 countries warned Tuesday that diverging rules and sanctions-evasion networks risk creating a two-tier maritime system. The Consultative Shipping Group said geopolitical conflict, trade restrictions and chokepoint disruptions are raising costs and uncertainty across global supply chains. The group called for stronger international cooperation and enforcement of common shipping standards to protect […]
Customs gets new DCG, 5 ACGs, unveils N4.3trn half-year revenue
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller-General and five Assistant Comptrollers-General, as the Service disclosed it collected N4.30 trillion in revenue as at the end of June 2026, representing 36.4 percent of its N11.074 trillion annual target. This was contained in a statement issued by the National Public […]
Cargo throughput, vessel traffic on steady rise at nation’s ports, rises by 12.3%, 14.4% respectively
Like the first quarter of the year, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), recorded growth in cargo throughput, vessel traffic, container movements, vehicle traffic among others in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. This was contained in the NPA Operational Performance Report for the Second Quarter of 2026, which revealed an overall improvement in operational activities. […]
FG moves IDPs away from Nigerian Shippers Council, sets up committee for transition to NPERA
The federal government has directed the transfer of inland dry port (IDP) operations domiciled in the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in a move aimed at creating a clear separation between port economic regulation and port development and operations. The directive came through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, […]
Barely three weeks interval, another large consignment of arms intercepted at Tin Can Island Port
Barely three weeks interval, another large consignment of arms intercepted at Tin Can Island Port The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized another consignment of illegal firearms concealed among household goods. The 204 pump-action rifles were said to have been smuggled in from Turkey aboard the vessel MV Algeciras […]
Customs, Navy Pledge to Strengthen Synergy for Effective Operational Surveillance
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Navy have pledged to strengthen operational collaboration to enhance surveillance, secure the maritime domain and safeguard Nigeria’s national territory. The pledge was made on Thursday, 27 August 2026, during a courtesy visit by officers and men of the Western Naval […]
NIMASA DG, Mobereola, briefs Tinubu on Nigeria’s maritime development
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, last week briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the agency’s efforts to develop Nigeria’s maritime industry.NIMASA DG, Mobereola, briefs Tinubu on Nigeria’s maritime development Mobereola, who met with the President at the State House, Abuja, also briefed him on developments […]
