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: NSC CEO, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON signs the 2026 performance bond before the Minister of Maritime and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON. ‎The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council NSC, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has signed the Council’s 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond at the just concluded stakeholder’s’ engagement in Lagos. ‎ ‎The signing of the 2026 performance bond was conducted by the Honourable Minister of Maritime and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON. ‎ ‎The Minister emphasized the need for a result-oriented approach across all departments and agencies, stressing that the Performance Bonds are binding commitments and will be closely monitored. ‎ ‎With the signing of its 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond, the management has re-enforced its commitment to accountability and transparency and strengthen performance management across the sector, which is in line with national development priorities. ‎ ‎Outlining the ...

‎In order to boost Ports operational efficiency and Nigeria's trade competitiveness, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a results-driven reform agenda to improve operational efficiency and enhance Nigeria’s trade competitiveness through better-performing ports. ‎ ‎The initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, themed “Customs Leadership in Port Efficiency, Inspection Reform and Clearance Timeline.” ‎ ‎ Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, outlined a five-pillar strategy focused on joint inspections, risk-based cargo clearance, optimisation of scanning infrastructure, enforcement of service timelines, and strengthened inter-agency coordination. He stressed that the priority is no longer policy design but consistent execution. ‎ ‎"This workshop is about c...

‎ ‎Nestlé Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), has unveiled a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook designed to equip Nigerians with practical tools to safeguard water quality at household and community levels, a major step toward improving water safety and public health. ‎ ‎The handbook was officially launched at the Annual Water Quality Conference hosted in Abuja by the Federal Ministry, marking a key milestone in Nestlé Nigeria’s nationwide Water Quality Advocacy campaign. The initiative which is aimed at strengthening water safety awareness and promoting healthier practices across the country is developed to simplify technical water safety concepts. ‎ ‎T he handbook provides clear and actionable guidance for households, communities, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. It highlights critical steps such as identifying contamination risks,...

L‎-R: Akporee Idenedo, Divisional Head, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank; Ezinne Nwokafor, Head, OneWoman Initiative, Sterling Bank; Thelma Luke Nwoye, Group Head, Business Finance, Sterling Bank; 'Solape Akinpelu, CEO/Founder , HerVest; Edward Ogunmekan, Chief Growth Officer, Sterling Bank at the OneWoman Gender Lens Breakfast Dialogue held at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi recently. ‎Sterling Bank, through its women focused initiative "OneWoman" convened a powerful gathering of women entrepreneurs, development finance institutions, ecosystem leaders, and business stakeholders at the "Funding Her Future Breakfast Dialogue" in Lagos. ‎ ‎The session brought together voices from across sectors for a focused and necessary conversation on how to unlock more inclusive and effective financing pathways for women led businesses in Nigeria. ‎ ‎At its core, the dialogue was not just about access to capital. It was about building the right systems around women entrep...

  ‎ ‎ The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has called on Christians to use the Easter celebration as a moment for sober reflection on the ideals of Christianity and commitment to personal and spiritual renewal. ‎ ‎Dr. Mobereola who said this in his Easter message to Christians also noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ teaches the values of sacrifice, hope and spiritual renewal. He also called on Christians to use the occasion to renew their faith in God and hope in the Nigeria. ‎ ‎The NIMASA DG expressed the hope that “the Easter celebration, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ will inspire renewed purpose, fresh beginnings and continued sacrifice to the service to the nation and humanity”. ‎ ‎He also charged Christians to always uphold the values of love, compassion, discipline, empathy and sacrifice that Jesus Christ embodies emphasizing that “these values in...

‎ The  Customs Area Controller of TinCan Island Port Command,  Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka,  last week at the just concluded Maritime Industry Marit Award (MIMA) clinched two prestigious award   as the Most Outstanding Customs Area Controller in Revenue Generation as well as the Most Outstanding Customs Area Controller in Anti-Smuggling. ‎ The award was given at the 28th edition of the Maritime Industry Merit Award (MIMA), held on March 30, 2026 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, as leading Stakeholders across Nigeria's maritime sector  gathered to honour outstanding industry performance  ‎ Over 4,000 votes that were cast,  Comptroller Onyeka secured more than 90% in both categories, reflecting strong industry endorsement of his leadership and performance. ‎ Born on  March 13, 1968 in Lagos,  Onyeka hails from Aniocha-North LGA, Delta State,  holds a B.Sc. in Political Science from Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti...

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Dr Pius Akutah on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, confirmed that the Council has gotten approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to begin the procurement process towards full implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) ‎ ‎Dr Akutah made the disclosure during a stakeholders engagement organised by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in Lagos, assuring that before the end of the year, the ICTN implementation would commence. ‎ ‎Responding to questions from stakeholders during an interactive session, Akutah said “We have already obtained approval of Mr President to go for the procurement process for the ICTN, and that is ongoing, and we are very hopeful that before the end of this year, we should come up with the ICTN” ‎ ‎The Shippers Council boss noted that the ICTN has undergone so many set backs and suspension in implementation, adding that this was why the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboye...

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) recently engaged with members of the House of Representatives at the National Assembly during the budget defence session, reaffirming his commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the sustained development of Nigeria’s maritime sector. ‎ L-R: Member, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration; Honourable Shehu Dalhatu; Member of the Committee Hon. Salisu Yusuf; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Chairperson of the Committee; Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim and a member; Hon. Munachim Ikechi Alozie during the 2026 budget defence with the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety Education and Administration with NIMASA.   ‎ L-R: Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Hon....

‎ T he   SIFAX Group and its Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, at the just concluded Maritime Industry Merit Awards (MIMA) 2026,  recorded a remarkable outing by clinching three prestigious honours in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s maritime and corporate landscape. ‎At the awards ceremony held at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos, SIFAX Group received the award for Most Corporate Social Responsibility Friendly Company, while Dr. Afolabi bagged two major individual honours, the Lifetime Maritime Award and Maritime Man of the Year. ‎ ‎ According to Elder Asu Beks, Maritime Media Limited’s CEO, Dr. Afolabi emerged as Maritime Man of the Year after being “overwhelmingly voted” by stakeholders during a 60-day rigorous voting exercise.  ‎ ‎In the citation read during the award presentation, the organisers said the recognition reflected  unwavering commitment to the advancement of the maritime industry and his long-standing vision of position...