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Nigeria’s maritime sector, the gateway through which over 80 percent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho. Anchored on port modernisation, digital trade facilitation and institutional reform, the new maritime policy direction is designed to reposition Nigeria’s seaports as competitive hubs within the global shipping ecosystem ‎ ‎Last week, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) released its 2025 report showing that the nation’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint — a development that underscores the federal government’s commitment to economic diversification. ‎The 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the NPA revealed that total cargo throughput surged by 24.8 per cent rising from approximately 103.6 million metric ...

  ‎ ‎ The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it intercepted various smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over N1.01 billion between January 1 and March 10, 2026. ‎According to reports gathered, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller UU Adamu disclosed this on Tuesday during his maiden press briefing held at the Customs House in Bompai, Kano. ‎He said the seizures were made through intelligence-driven operations, coordinated patrols and strategic surveillance across major routes and border corridors in Kano and Jigawa states. He added that the command also strengthened collaboration with other security and regulatory agencies in tackling smuggling and illicit trades. ‎Among the seizures recorded within the period was the interception of undeclared foreign currencies at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on January 5. The currencies include 106,500 US dollars, 134,256 Saudi Riyals, 28 Chinese Yuan and ...

‎From left: Head of Legal Services/ Company Secretary, SIFAX Group, Jesuyemisi Odeyemi; Head of Marketing and Customer Services, SIFAX Group, Catherine Abuah; Head of Corporate Communications, SAHCO PLC, Vanessa Uansohia alongside the Vice Principal and Principal of United Christian Senior Secondary School, Apapa Lagos during SIFAX Group’s empowerment visit to the school The SIFAX Group marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a multi-pronged initiative that touched the lives of hundreds of girls, women employees and vulnerable residents in Lagos with an impactful activities ranging from school outreach, an employee empowerment webinar and a community food donation drive, ‎ ‎One of the highlights of the celebration was an outreach programme to United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, Lagos, where over 500 girls received mentorship from senior female employees of the company. The session covered topics such as leadership, education, personal development and menstrual health...

The massive corrupt practices in the Maritime Sector of the Nigerian economy had been condemned by the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) saying the act negates and undermines the Renewed Hope Agenda of of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ‎ ‎The Founder of NAGAFF, Dr Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam,  made this assertion in Lagos last Friday during the official innuaguration of a 16-man committee codenamed "NAGAFF Trade War Committee" established to checkmate corrupt practices in the maritime sector. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking to the media during the event, Dr. Aniebonam said the establishment of the committee was very strategic as it is aimed at confronting the escalating trade malpractices being perpetrated by some government agencies and other critical stakeholders saying these practices directly threaten the cargo documentation and clearance value chain within the Nigerian port system. ‎ ‎Aniebonam said the establishment of the committee was in...

 left: Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Daniel, Chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Ibrahim Shema and Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council, Dr. Pius Akutah. ‎ The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has disclosed reasons for the delay in the passage of Nigeria Port Economic Regulatory Agency NPERA, Bill, which was transmitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last year by the National Assembly after its passage by both chambers. ‎ ‎Speaking at the Council's 2026 Strategic Management Retreat, aimed at strengthening collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence within Nigeria’s maritime sector, Akutah disclosed that the President returned the bill to the National Assembly because certain provisions conflicted with the Nigerian Tax Administration Act 2025. ‎ ‎ ‎The four – day retreat with the theme: “Advancing Strategic Execution: Driving Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence for a ...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola has applauded the contributions of women to the growth and development of Nigeria’s Maritime sector. ‎ ‎In a goodwill message to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with the theme: “Give to Gain”, Dr Mobereola celebrated the strength, expertise and invaluable contributions of women to the sector emphasising that the industry has gained progress, innovation and sustainable growth through their efforts. ‎ ‎“I celebrate your strength, expertise, and invaluable contributions to our maritime industry. ‎ ‎“The theme "GiveTo Gain" reflects your daily impact. Through your professionalism, leadership, and resilience across sea-going, regulatory, technical, and administrative roles, you give excellence and our sector gains progress, innovation, and sustainable growth”, the NIMASA-boss said. ‎ ‎The DG further commended the dedication of women in the industry and rea...

Polaris Bank has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that foster inclusive growth across society. ‎ ‎International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, provides an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women across all sectors while highlighting the need to accelerate action towards gender equality. At Polaris Bank, the day serves as a reminder of the vital role women play in driving economic growth, innovation, and community development. ‎ ‎Speaking in commemoration of the day, the Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, emphasised the Bank’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where women can thrive professionally and financially. ‎ ‎“Polaris Bank remains dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion, opportunity, and empowerment for women. From supporting female entrepreneurs to ensuring equal op...

  ‎ ‎ From left: Country Director, Department for Business and Trade DBT, Nigeria, Mark Smithson; Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter; Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; and Deputy Country Director, DBT Nigeria, Morayo Adekunle; at the courtesy visit by the British Deputy High Commissioner and his team to the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for renewed commitment to unity, national service, and spiritual reflection as it hosted Ramadan Iftar gatherings that brought together officers of the Service, government officials, and key stakeholders. ‎ ‎The events, held in Abuja as part of activities during the holy month of Ramadan, reflected the Service’s commitment to fostering unity, collaboration and shared values among its personnel and partners. ‎ ‎The first gathering took place on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at the Dunes Hotel, where the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, hosted senior government officials, diplomats, captains of industry, security chiefs, and members of the Customs management team, both serving and retired. ‎ ‎Also in attendance were representatives of sister security agencies and senior media executives. ‎ ‎ Welcoming guests, CGC Adeniyi described Ramadan as a period of reflection, discipline, and spiritual renewal, urging Nigerians to...

‎In a strategic effort to strengthen border security within the Ogun axis, the Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), received a high-level joint courtesy visit from the Area Commander of the Nigeria Police in Idiroko and the Border Patrol Commander. ‎ ‎The meeting, which focused on promoting a collaborative and inclusive policing approach is aimed at tackling  ‎trans-border crime and curbing economic sabotage. ‎ ‎Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, stated that although the Idiroko axis is presently calm, sustaining this  stability depends on robust intelligence sharing and well coordinated operations to dismantle smuggling networks. ‎Afeni emphasized that national  ‎security is a collective responsibility and urged personnel from both the NCS and the Nigeria Police Force to view one another as allies rather than rivals in the field. ‎ ‎The collaboration according to him, supp...