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The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the appointment of Barrister Adenike Adeyele Iyelolu as the new Registrar of Ships for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ‎Her appointment, which follows the recommendation of the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, according to a press release issued by Mr Osagie Edward FNIPR, is In line with the NIMASA Act 2007. ‎ ‎The Registrar of Ships, which is for a four-year tenure will report directly to the Director General for the effective administration of the Nigerian Ship Registry. The Act provides that “the Registrar of Ships shall, with the approval of the Minister, be appointed by the Director General from among the staff of the Agency.” ‎ ‎Adenike Iyelolu who is currently a Deputy Director in NIMASA replaces Barr. Tajudeen Giwa who has just retired after years of commendable service is an accomplished legal a...

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Capital Territory Area Command, has successfully organized a one-day workshop focused on strengthening officers’ understanding and effective utilization of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) operational framework. ‎ ‎The workshop, held on 18th November 2025, at the Command, brought together officers from various units to enhance their knowledge of the integrated service system designed to streamline processes, improve workload efficiency, and ensure faster service delivery. ‎ ‎In her address, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller, Victoria C. Aliboh noted that the One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative remains a key component in driving efficiency and transparency within Customs operations. She emphasized that the training embodies the Service’s commitment to continuous improvement, capacity building, and the modernization of Customs procedures in line with global best practice. ‎

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has charged newly promoted soldiers of Headquarters 81 Division to continue to uphold the highest standards of discipline, hard work, and dedication in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities. ‎ ‎According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army "Major General Mijinyawa gave the charge on 18 November 2025, at the Division’s Headquarters Complex, Victoria Island, Lagos, during the decoration ceremony of the newly promoted soldiers. ‎ ‎ At the ceremony, Staff Sergeant Babagana Abacha and Staff Sergeant Kassim Musediku were decorated with the ranks of Warrant Officers. In addition, six  Sergeants were elevated to the rank of Staff Sergeant, four  Corporals to Sergeants, while three  Lance Corporals were decorated with the rank of Corporals. ‎ ‎While congratulating the soldiers on ...

I President Ahmed Tinubu has charged African nations to dismantle inefficient borders, modernise their Customs systems and commit to a unified trade architecture capable of reshaping the continent’s economic future. ‎ ‎He stated this on Monday, 17 November 2025 while declaring open the maiden Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit at the State House in Abuja. ‎ ‎ President Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said Africa’s prosperity depends on deliberate reforms that convert its large market and population into a functional economic bloc, thereby replacing fragmented markets with coordinated policy implementation, stressing that every country must demonstrate political will, institutional alignment and the readiness to deploy technology that simplifies trade. ‎ ‎In his words, “The administration’s reform, exchange rate unification, fuel subsidy removal, port modernisation, and stronger Customs digitalization, were desig...

The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has continued to strive in the area of revenue generation for the country as it hit yet another height in its revenue generation drive. ‎ ‎The Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Frank Onyeka, since the introduction of the Unified Customs Management System, codenamed the B'Odogwu software platform has continued to experience greater performances in various areas of its operations. ‎ ‎The October 2025 revenue record as obtained from the office of the public relations officer, Chief Supretendent of Customs, Oscar Ivara shows the second highest revenue generation of the Command with the a total of one hundred and fifty four billion, three hundred and eighty four million, eight hundred and thirty four thousand, fifty naira and ninety three Kobo (₦154,384,834,050.93k) only ‎ ‎Recall that the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Onyeka has said in August when the Command recorded its highest r...

In its war against wildlife trafficking and protection, o peratives of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a lion cub and two patas monkeys being smuggled along the Gbaji, Badagry- Seme highway. According a statement from the command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Isah Sulaiman, the interception occured on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at about 0219hrs, during a stop-and-search operation at Gbaji. The statement said operatives of the command had intercepted a blue Mazda vehicle with registration number MUS 743 HA and upon inspection discovered the endangered species being transported in the vehicle in clear violation of national and international wildlife protection laws. The seizure demonstrate the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the “nation’s biodiversity and to uphold Nigeria’s obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), he said. The s...

Troops of 25 Task Force  Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa LGA of Borno State, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest. According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, "the patrol team which was led by the Commander 25 Brigade Brigadier General M Uba and comprised troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) courageously fought through the   insurgents ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in dissaray and to abandone their mission. During the encounter two brave soldiers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price while on active service to the nation. While commending the troops for their gallantry, the Army high command commiserates with families and associates of the deceased gallants for their heroic sacrifice to ...

The Port And Terminals MultiServices Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized a huge cocaine shipment valued at ₦29.4 bn in Lagos. The consignment which was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Joe Anani on Tuesday, 11th November 2025. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the command's headquarters, Comptroller Anani disclosed that the operatives of the Command had noticed suspicious packages in one of about 39 empty containers meant for export loading and decided to investigate the content where the hard drugs were found. He identified the 1x20ft container with number GCNU1332851 which was from Freetown, Sierra Leone on October 7, 2025. According to him, the terminal operator alerted the Customs Command leading to the operatives carrying out a joint examination. Among the agencies that took part in the examination where the hard drugs were discovered include officers of t...

I'm Maritime stakeholders has advocated for improved dockworkers safety and security just as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola commended them for their immense contributions to Nigeria’s maritime development. These were the views of various stakeholders at the 2025 Dockworkers Day celebration in Lagos on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, which was hosted by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The event, which sought to bring the importance of safe working conditions and enhanced welfare for Nigerian dockworkers with theme, "Safe Port, Safe Ship" also highlighted government Initiatives to improve safety standards.  Delivering his keynote address,  the Honourable Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola who was represented at the event by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola,  saluted the incredible work of dockw...