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Silvanus Victoria The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has taken a significant step toward strengthening accountability and performance in Nigeria’s maritime sector with the signing of its 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond. The agreement was signed by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Lagos. The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, conducted the signing and emphasized the importance of a results-driven approach across all agencies under the ministry. He described the performance bonds as binding commitments that will be closely monitored to ensure measurable outcomes and improved service delivery. “Performance Bonds are not ceremonial documents; they are binding commitments that will be closely monitored. We expect measurable results that will improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across all agencies,” the Minister stated. By signing th...

 Silvanus Victoria The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, improved performance, and sustainable growth in the maritime sector with the signing of its 2026 Sectoral Performance Bond. The exercise was overseen by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, who stressed that performance and accountability remain central to the Federal Government’s expectations. Speaking during the event, the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, described the Performance Bond as a critical governance instrument designed to ensure measurable results.  “The Performance Bond is not just a ceremonial document; it is a strategic tool for tracking deliverables, strengthening institutional accountability, and aligning our operations with national priorities,” he said. Mobereola added that ongoing reforms within the Agency are driven by purposeful leadership and strong ministeri...

Victoria Silvanus The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving trade facilitation and eliminating operational bottlenecks as Nigeria prepares for the official rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) This assurance was highlighted during the NSW pre-launch event held in Apapa on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The gathering brought together key government officials and industry stakeholders to explore the transformative impact of the digital platform on Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of ICT and Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, emphasized the Service’s pivotal role in driving the initiative through technology and collaboration. She noted that Customs has already made significant progress with its trade facilitation platform, B’Odogwu, which aligns closely with the objectives of the NSW. “We have been working tirelessly with all stakeh...

Victoria Silvanus The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has commissioned the Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Analytics Centre for Excellence at the Apapa Area Command as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen data-driven operations and modernise customs administration. The commissioning ceremony took place on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at the Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command. Speaking at the event, Adeniyi emphasised the critical role of credible data in global trade and customs administration. According to him, modern customs operations must rely on accurate data to support effective risk management and operational efficiency. "Data is the new currency of international trade, and we value data a lot because it is the backbone of our risk management engine. We cannot claim to have a modern customs administration if we do not have credible data to support and drive our operations,” Adeniyi said. The Comptroller-General commended the Custo...

 Victoria Silvanus The Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has launched a new scholarship initiative to support the children of commercial drivers currently studying in universities. The programme was introduced by the Lagos State NURTW Chairman, Mustapha Adekunle Sego, as part of efforts to strengthen welfare support for union members across the state. ₦500,000 Scholarship for Each Beneficiary Under the initiative, each selected beneficiary will receive ₦500,000 to assist with their university education. Speaking during the announcement, Sego highlighted the important role commercial drivers play in the daily movement of people and goods across Lagos. He noted that the union has a responsibility not only to its members but also to their families. “Our drivers work tirelessly every day to keep Lagos moving, and it is only right that we support their families and invest in the future of their children,” he said. Appreciation for Un...

Victoria Silvanus In a renewed effort to strengthen security coordination and operational efficiency across Nigeria’s maritime sector, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Ports Authority Police have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper collaboration. This followed a maiden courtesy visit by the Commissioner of Police, Western Ports Authority Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, to the NSC headquarters in Lagos — a move described as both symbolic and strategic in reinforcing inter-agency cooperation within the port system. Strengthening Maritime Security Collaboration During the visit, CP Agbaminoja described the Council as a pivotal institution in regulating, facilitating, and protecting Nigeria’s shipping and port economic interests. She emphasized that the NSC’s role as Port Economic Regulator closely aligns with the Police Command’s responsibility to maintain a secure and conducive environment for trade, cargo movement, and the protection of critical nati...