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25 Jul

Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria Disassociates Self from Planned Nationwide Protest

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The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued a statement distancing itself from a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. The Union's President-General, Comrade (Prince) Adewale Adeyanju, emphasized that MWUN executives and officials are not involved with the individuals organizing the protest. As a responsible Union providing essential services in the maritime sector, MWUN has consistently demonstrated commitment and patriotism, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdown. As an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), MWUN will only participate in industrial actions directed by the NLC. While acknowledging the right to peaceful protest, Dr. Adeyanju advised Union…

25 Jul

NCS Area 2 Command Onne Records Significant Seizures of #11.2Billlion

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Despite recent warnings from the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi , some individuals have continued to engage in unpatriotic acts aimed at undermining importation processes and guidelines. As such, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area 2 Command Onne has announced a major breakthrough in its efforts to secure the nation's borders and ensure public safety. The Customs Area Controller(CAC) Comptroller Mohammed Babandede revealed that the Command has seized seven 40-foot containers containing various contraband items, including cough syrup codeine, chilly cutters, and pain relief tablets. The estimated value of the seizures is ₦11.2 billion. The CAC noted…

24 Jul

Nigerian Shippers’ Council CEO Highlights Progress in Trade Facilitation

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Barrister Pius Ukeyima Akutah, Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers' Council, addressed the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) breakfast meeting on the theme "Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu's Economic Agenda". The ES/CEO was represented at the event that took place today being the 24th of July at Rockview Hotels in Apapa, by the Assistant Director in Consumer Affairs Department of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Ogbonnaya Austina. Akutah expressed appreciation for the invitation and highlighted the alignment of the theme with the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda to facilitate trade and bring prosperity to Nigerians. He outlined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's…

23 Jul

Murtala Muhammed Area Command Records Impressive Revenue Collection Of 107.5% Increase in Six Months

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The Murtala Muhammed Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has achieved a significant milestone in revenue generation, collecting a total of N80.4 billion in customs duty and other charges between January and June 2024. This represents a 107.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Under the leadership of Comptroller Michael Toyin Awe, the Command has implemented strategies in line with World Customs best practices, facilitating trade and reducing cargo clearance time. The Command also recorded an export value of N266.7 million from January to June 2024. Comptroller Awe expressed commitment to sustaining and improving revenue generation in…

23 Jul

MARAN Convenes Strategic Meeting on Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu’s Economic Agenda

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The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is organizing a high-level breakfast meeting on trade facilitation and its alignment with President Tinubu's economic policies. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, aims to bring together key stakeholders in the maritime industry to discuss strategic measures to enhance trade facilitation. Comrade Fadipe Moses Olayemi, a renowned expert in trade facilitation and consultant to the Centre for the Promotion of Public Enterprise (CPPE), will chair the meeting. The event will feature prominent speakers, including Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, and…

21 Jul

MWUN Honors Two Distinguished Personalities In The Port Sector, Engr Onari Brown and Dr. Charles Bamidele Okaga,

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The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria ( MWUN) has organized a reception and it was held at the National Secretariat at Olodi Apapa, in Lagos. The event was attended by principal officers and members of the MWUN from various units nationwide. In his remarks, MWUN President-General Comrade Adewale Adeyanju praised the duo for their commitment to the welfare of dock workers and their support for the Union. He commended Onari Brown for his leadership and assistance to the Union, noting that he is the second Executive Director to visit the Union since its inception. Adeyanju also praised Okaga for…

21 Jul

Nigerian Customs Service Strengthens Global Partnerships to Enhance Service Delivery

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Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has taken a significant step in strengthening global partnerships by reviving the over-decade-old Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The agreement aims to promote better service delivery to Nigerians through global collaborations and data-driven decision-making. During a bilateral meeting in Washington, D.C., Adeniyi emphasized the importance of addressing cross-border crimes, including drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and money laundering, while ensuring national security. He highlighted the successful interception of illegal items at major ports and airports in Nigeria. Adeniyi stressed the need for increased capacity building…

19 Jul

Nigerian Navy Provides Succour to Slain Hero’s Family

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The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has fulfilled his vision of a highly motivated professional naval force by providing a 2-bedroom semi-detached bungalow to the widow of a fallen hero, Leading Seaman Suleiman MK. Leading Seaman Suleiman MK made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation under Operation WHIRL STROKE in Niger State on August 13, 2023. His bravery and dedication are a poignant example of the sacrifices made by military personnel in the face of battle. The presentation of the bungalow, located at Navy Estate Karshi Abuja, is a significant motivation for naval personnel,…

19 Jul

Apapa Customs Seizes Containers of Contrabands Worth N292.2 Million

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The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)) has intercepted seven containers of contrabands, including cutlasses, expired drugs, and frozen chicken, worth approximately N292.2 million. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, paraded the seized items at the Apapa Port complex, stating that the importation of these goods violates the revised import prohibition list of the Common External Tariff (CET) and the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. The seized items include: - 2x40ft containers carrying 12,000 pieces of cutlass and machete - 2x40ft containers carrying 4,129 packages of frozen chicken - 1x40ft container carrying 368 jumbo bales of…

17 Jul

Security And Lighting Issues Hinder Night Operations at Tin Can Port – Nnadi

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The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Command Port (TICP) Comptroller Dera Nnadi, has revealed that security and logistical challenges are slowing down night operations at the port. Comptroller Nnadi, who spoke during a visit to the Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria (MARAN) International Press Center, explained that the initiative to begin night operations was driven by necessity but has been hindered by several factors. The CAC noted that the port access road has been impassable for nearly two decades, making movements across the port corridors extremely difficult. He also mentioned that stakeholders have been vulnerable to attacks…