Category: Business

Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi Takes Helm as CILT Nigeria’s 21st President, Outlines Vision

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Former FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has assumed office as the 21st President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria. He was inaugurated at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 27, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony featured the official swearing-in of the new Council Members. Following this, Dr. Oyeyemi unveiled his administration’s key strategic initiative, “Project 2027”. Project 2027 is primarily focused on securing a formal Act of Parliament. This legislative framework is intended to confer CILT…

CSO Trains Vulnerable Women in Waste-to-Wealth Skills in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A Bauchi-based Civil Society Organisation, Community Advocate for Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with the Development Exchange Center (DEC), has launched a six-day intensive training on converting biodegradable plastics and textiles waste into finished products in Gwallameji community. The initiative aims to equip selected vulnerable beneficiaries with skills to boost self-reliance and local economic development. Executive Director of CARD, Habiba Bello Ajufoh, said that, through it’s partnership DEC and Bread for the World Germany, CARD will train and supports rural women to: Recycle plastic and textile…

Driving Innovation: Shippers’ Council Wins Transparency Award At Nigerian Ports

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), the nation’s Port Economic Regulator, has recently been honored with the Corporate Leadership Award as the ‘Most Outstanding Maritime Agency in Efficiency and Transparency in Nigerian Ports.’’ The award was presented at the recent Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame Induction, held during the 2nd International Women’s Leadership Summit in Abuja. Delivering paper at the event titled “Technology, Women and Shipping Regulation in a Smart Port Regime,” the Executive Secretary/CEO of NSC, Akutah Pius Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, Ph.D, FCILT, who was represented by team…

NDLEA Seizes Meth, Cocaine In Machine Parts At Lagos Airport A Week After Massive Ship Bust

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…. The Agency Arrests Nine kingpins, Recovers Tons Of Illicit Drugs As Part Of A Major Nationwide Operation. In another historic effort toward ensuring that the country is rid of illicit drugs, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized meth and cocaine in machine parts at Lagos airport and arrested nine drug kingpins across the country. This success is coming barely a week after the agency discovered and intercepted another commodity-laden vessel, the MV Nord Bosporus (IMO Number 9760110), from the port of Santos in Brazil…

Shippers’ Council Boosts Maritime Police Port Efficiency

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APAPA, Nigeria — Nov. 19, 2025 — The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigeria Police Maritime Command have initiated joint efforts to streamline port operations and mitigate delays stemming from human factors. The continued routine delays in cargo clearance at Nigerian seaports are negatively impacting business and increasing costs for stakeholders. The average dwell time of 21 days is significantly higher than Singapore’s 6 hours and Lome’s 7 days. The Nigerian Shippers’ Council Executive Secretary Akutah Pius Ukeyima emphasized the Maritime Police’s strategic role in trade facilitation and interference…

Customs Busts Ring Smuggling Patas Monkeys Along Badagry-Seme Corridor

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A routine checkpoint stop by the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) resulted in the interception of a wildlife trafficking operation involving a lion cub and two patas monkeys. The seizure occurred in the early hours of Sunday, November 16, 2025, on the Badagry–Seme Expressway as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal trade. Command spokesperson CSC Isah Suleiman reported that a blue Mazda vehicle, registration number MUS 743 HA, was halted by customs operatives at Gbaji around 2:19 a.m. A subsequent search uncovered ‘One (1) Lion…

NDLEA Enhances Maritime Capabilities Post-UK Training

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Following a week-long working visit to the United Kingdom, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers have intensified maritime surveillance and interdiction operations. Commander of Narcotics (DCN) Aminu Danjuma Jega headed a six-member delegation for training between 19 and 25 October 2025. The training was conducted under the guidance of Errol Flynn Macdonald of the UK Home Office (International Operations). Agency spokesman Femi Babafemi announced Friday, November 14, that the team visited key British maritime and border enforcement facilities to learn international best practices in maritime intelligence, port security,…

Port Tarif Hike Claims False, Say Grimaldi, PTML

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The Management of Grimaldi AgencyNigeria, operators of the Ports & Terminal Multi-Services Limited, PTML Roll-on Roll-off terminal, has officially denied rumors circulating on social media about a supposed increase in port tariffs beginning November 1st. The Shipping /terminal also reaffirmed its commitments as a responsible organisation towards compliance with all applicable laws and port tariff regulations of the Federal Government of Nigeria. “It has come to our attention that a document currently circulating on social media and other platforms purporting to announce a tariff increase allegedly issued by Ports &…

NRC: 4 Days After Resumption, Warri-Itakpe Train Suspended Again After Derailment

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The Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed the suspension of Warri-Itakpe Train services following a derailment in the Agbor area of Delta State, four days after the resumption of train service was announced, with no casualties recorded. This was contained in a statement on Sunday, October 2nd, signed by the corporation’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa; he, however, said no casualties were recorded. “We are pleased to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for. No casualties or…

Trade Facilitation: Oyo State Partners FG to Develop Ibadan ICD, Hands 90 Hectares of Land

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The Oyo State Government has on Friday, October 31, handed over title documents of 90 hectares of Land to the Federal Government through the Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, for the development of an Inland Dry Port project at Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State. The title documents were presented by the Deputy Governor of the State, His Excellency, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal. Oyetola was represented at the memorable occasion by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Oloruntola Michael Olufemi. In…