Posts

Comptroller Gambo Aliyu Assumes Leadership of Customs FOU Zone A, Vows Tougher Anti-Smuggling Operations

Image
Comptroller Gambo Aliyu has officially taken over as the new head of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), pledging to strengthen intelligence-driven operations against smuggling and other illicit trade activities threatening Nigeria’s security and economic stability. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday at the unit’s headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, where Aliyu expressed appreciation to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for entrusting him with the strategic assignment. He also commended his predecessor, Muhammed Shuaibu recently elevated to Assistant Comptroller General—for his record of achievements. Aliyu assured that he would build on Shuaibu’s progress, noting the critical role FOU Zone A plays in enforcing compliance and safeguarding the nation’s economic integrity, especially within Lagos and its surrounding corridors. “With the cooperation and professionalism of our gallant officers and me...
Post a Comment
Read more

NSC Unveils Enterprise Content Management System: A Major Digital Breakthrough for Nigeria’s Maritime Sector

Image
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) marked a significant stride toward full digital transformation as it officially launched its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) in Abuja. The initiative is being celebrated as a major step in the Federal Government’s wider plan to modernise public-service operations and strengthen the ease of doing business across the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, led the commendations, describing the ECMS as a transformative tool that promises to reduce administrative bottlenecks and enhance the quality and speed of public-service delivery. He urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to learn from the Council’s proactive digital leap. Also speaking at the event, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, underscored the relevance of the initiative at a time when global maritime operations are increasingly driven by technology. ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Apapa Port Tightens Security as Customs Intercepts Cocaine on Brazilian Vessel

Image
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command Security has been deepened at Lagos’ Apapa Port after officers intercepted 25.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard a Brazilian vessel, MV San Anthonio. The illicit drug, found during a targeted intelligence-led operation, was packed in 24 parcels stuffed into five bags and hidden within the ship. In a statement released on Saturday, 6 December 2025, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, confirmed that the vessel has been immediately detained as investigations continue. Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, described the seizure as a major success achieved through the strengthened cooperation between the NCS and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).  He noted that the ship’s travel pattern,originating from Brazil and making stops in well-known narcotics trafficking corridors such as Honduras and Guatemala has triggered heightened scru...
Post a Comment
Read more

President Tinubu Honours NPA Boss Abubakar Dantsoho for Pioneering Maritime Infrastructure Modernization

Image
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu In a ceremony filled with national pride and celebration of public excellence presented Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Maritime Infrastructure Modernization & Global Competitiveness. The event took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during the flagship Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), a high-profile annual recognition platform coordinated by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. NEAPS is designed to spotlight public officers whose commitment, innovation, and leadership have significantly advanced Nigeria’s development priorities. Dr. Dantsoho’s recognition did not come as a surprise to industry observers. Over the past year, he has emerged as a transformational figure within Nigeria’s maritime ecosystem. His leadership at the NPA has been marked by bold reforms, strategic partnership...
Post a Comment
Read more

Leadership Change at MMAC: Otunla Assumes Command, Pledges Higher Standards

Image
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC) of the Nigeria Customs Service has entered a new chapter as Comptroller Godwin Otunla officially took over leadership on Thursday, 27 November 2025. He succeeds Comptroller Michael Awe, who bowed out of service after a distinguished career marked by discipline, dedication, and exceptional contributions to national revenue growth. During the handover ceremony, Comptroller Otunla praised his predecessor’s remarkable legacy, describing Awe as “an excellent officer with high standards of discipline.” He emphasized that the foundation laid by Awe would serve as a springboard for the command’s future achievements.  Comptroller Otunla In his inaugural address unveiled a strategic agenda anchored on three key pillars: Enhanced trade facilitation Improved revenue generation Strengthened anti-corruption measures He pledged to uphold professionalism, integrity, and transparency, noting that the command must continue to be a model of...
Post a Comment
Read more

NDLEA Strikes Again: Brazil–Nigeria Cocaine Plot Crumbles as Vessel, 20 Filipino Crew Arrested

Image
Nigeria is not, and will never be, your footholds.... Marwa  In a powerful display of Nigeria’s escalating war against international drug syndicates, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted yet another vessel carrying illicit cargo this time a shipment of 20 kilograms of cocaine smuggled from Brazil. The ship, MV Nord Bosporus, slipped into the Apapa seaport in Lagos on November 16, 2025, unaware that NDLEA operatives were already watching. What began as a routine inspection quickly transformed into a high-stakes operation when officers uncovered cocaine expertly buried beneath the ship’s cargo. Within hours, the ship’s Master, Captain Quino Eugene Corpus, and all 19 Filipino crew members were taken into custody as suspects in the transnational trafficking scheme. A Federal High Court in Lagos has since granted the NDLEA a 14-day detention order for the vessel and its crew, enabling deeper investigations into the cartel behind the shipment. ...
Post a Comment
Read more

NIMASA Says New Maritime Labour E-Platform Will Boost Sector Competitiveness

Image
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing efficiency and global competitiveness in the maritime sector with the rollout of its new Maritime Labour E-Platform. The Agency expressed this optimism during a sensitization workshop held in Lagos for users of the portal. The workshop featured hands-on demonstrations on how to register, verify, and issue identity cards to seafarers and dockworkers through the NIMASA portal. Participants also received guidance on cybersecurity measures, training support, and the Agency’s phased implementation plan aimed at ensuring seamless nationwide adoption of the platform. According to Mr. Jibril Abba, Executive Director for Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services at NIMASA, the introduction of the digital system represents a strategic advancement aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness on the global stage. This message was delivered on his behalf by the Director of the Maritime...
Post a Comment
Read more