Esther Komolafe

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, of the Nigeria Customs Service, has handed over three truck-loads of various expired pharmaceutical products worth ₦3.8 billion to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This handover is a significant milestone in the fight against fake and counterfeit products in Nigeria. The handover is a result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigeria Customs Service and NAFDAC. The Comptroller of FOU, Lagos, Mohammed Shuaibu, reaffirmed the Service's dedication to upholding the terms of the MoU and promoting collaborative efforts with NAFDAC. The expired drugs, which…

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers' Council, has delivered a goodwill message at the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Annual Lecture, calling for a review and removal of war risk insurance surcharges imposed on vessels calling at Nigerian ports. The lecture's theme, "Burden of War Risk Insurance Surcharge on Nigerian Maritime Trade – A Case for Review," reflects a critical concern shared by industry stakeholders, government agencies, and economic actors. Despite remarkable progress in maritime security, Nigeria remains unfairly classified as a high-risk shipping zone, attracting exorbitant war risk insurance premiums and surcharges. The Nigerian Shippers' Council has…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for the immediate review and removal of war risk insurance premiums imposed on Nigerian-bound vessels. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), Oyetola described the surcharge as "outdated, unjust, and detrimental to the nation's economic competitiveness." Oyetola's demand comes on the heels of significant achievements in Nigeria's maritime sector, including: Record revenue generation: Agency-generated revenues more than doubled from ₦700.79 billion in 2023 to ₦1.39 trillion in 2024. Maritime security: Zero piracy incidents recorded in the past four years due to…

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected a staggering ₦161,258,483,474.63 in revenue within three weeks using the Unified Customs Management System, also known as B'Odogwu. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, has reassured stakeholders that the system will continue to improve and surpass user expectations. Comptroller Olomu commended stakeholders for their patience and understanding, expressing optimism that the B'Odogwu platform will facilitate more trade than previous ICT systems. He attributed the success to the intense stakeholders' engagement championed by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. The Command has initiated dialogue with the Nigerian…

The former President General of the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and current Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Prince Adewale Adeyanju has once again demonstrated his commitment to giving back to the community. Prince Adeyanju the sponsor of the games and sports began the initiative in 2024 and since then been constituent to the self acclaimed assistant. Although he was unavoidably absent to do the donations of cash and medals to the Corps members but was ably represented by the branch treasurer of the Union, Comrade Oluwole Micheal Adetumi . His words:  "On behalf of  Prince Adewale Adeyanju, who…