In an unwavering campaign to dismantle illicit drug import and export networks across Nigeria’s borders, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has concluded a specialized refresher training course for its Canine Unit. Facilitated by two premier German technical dog-handling experts, the intensive program was designed to sharpen the operational instincts and narcotics-detection capabilities of both handlers and their service dogs. According to an official statement released on Saturday, September 19, by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the training took place at the NDLEA Canine Unit…
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MARCON Hails IMION as ‘Centre of Excellence,’ Seeks Blue Economy Ties
The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has described the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) as “one of Nigeria’s Centres of Excellence in terms of knowledge-driven development on the Blue Economy.” The declaration was made on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the Institute by the MARCON Executive Team, led by its National President, Mr. Ismail Aniemu. According to Aniemu, the visit was aimed at establishing a strategic collaboration centered on maritime knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and initiatives to advance Nigeria’s blue economy while opening developmental…
Trade Facilitation: IMION Urges NPERA, Stakeholders to Boost Port Compliance
Maritime and logistics experts have called on the newly established Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) to champion the implementation of a single-window port system. This mechanism, featuring full ecosystem visibility across all trade nodes, is projected to secure robust regulatory control and seamless trade facilitation The call was made in Lagos during the three-day Executive Course on Logistics and Trade Facilitation for Blue Economy Growth, hosted by the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION). Addressing stakeholders, the Director-General of the African Centre for Supply Chain Management, Dr. Obiora Madu,…
Blue Economy: IMION, Experts Urge Regulators to Overhaul Logistics Efficiency
Without efficient logistics, the full potential of the blue economy remains trapped at the coastline, impacting the movement of goods and services across the maritime environment, the Director-General, International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION), Rear Admiral Thaddeus Udofia (rtd), has said. Speaking on Monday at the IMION Auditorium, NNS Quorra in Apapa, Lagos, Rear Admiral Thaddeus Udofia (rtd) declared open a three-day executive training on “Logistics and Trade Facilitation for Blue Economy Growth.” Addressing stakeholders, the IMION Director-General described logistics as “the backbone of the maritime industry,” emphasizing that it…
Maritime Collaboration: IMION & ADUN Join Forces To Power Nigeria’s Blue Economy
Nigeria’s maritime sector is on the verge of a sweeping transformation as the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) and the Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) have formalized a historic technical partnership. In an official statement released Saturday, August 29, 2026, Dr Bashir Ambi Mohammed, the Head of Communications and Marketing for IMION, announced that the alliance was unveiled during the institute’s maiden official visit to the ADUN campus in Ibusa, Delta State. Uniting two premier institutions rooted in the traditions of the Nigerian Navy, this collaboration directly bridges the…
Steering Maritime Wealth: IMION Opens Portal for 3-Day Executive Programme
The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION)—the Nigerian Navy’s premier research institute and think-tank—is set to host a high-level executive course to advance strategic knowledge, research, and policy across Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. In a recently released statement, the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) announced its upcoming Executive Course on Logistics and Trade Facilitation for Blue Economy Growth. The official briefing was shared by Bashir Ambi, Ph.D, FNIPR, FCILT, the institution’s Head of Communications and Marketing. This exclusive programme is specifically designed for C-Suite executives, policymakers, and…
Women Rights Groups Condemn Bayelsa Gov Over Removal of Sagbama Council Chairman
By: Prosper Okoye The Women for 35% Initiative of Aju Morgan Elumelu Foundation has joined several other pro-women and rights groups to strongly condemn what it described as the “purported impeachment” of Hon. Mrs. Alice Tangi Allen, the Executive Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.Rather than an impeachment, the pro-women initiative said the action should be seen for what it is: ‘a military coup executed by Governor Douye Diri, hiding behind the smokescreen provided by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. The Foundation said the purported impeachment of…
IMION Opens Portal for 3-Day Executive Logistics and Blue Economy Training Programme
…. Three-Day Capacity-Building Series Sets Industry Benchmark for Maritime Leaders and Supply Chain Stakeholders Across Nigeria The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has officially opened its registration portal. This portal hosts the 3-Day Executive Training Programme. The initiative focuses on logistics and trade facilitation. It aims to drive sustainable blue economy growth. Maritime executives, government policymakers, other critical stakeholders, etc will gain advanced regional trade tools through this course. The training also empowers customs officers, private sector stakeholders, state governments, and supply chain professionals with critical industry skills. The…
NDLEA Destroys ₦301bn Drugs in Lagos as Marwa, Sanwo-Olu, Security Chiefs Unite to Crush Cartels
In a major blow to Nigeria’s underworld, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly incinerated nearly 330,000 kilograms of illicit substances in Lagos. Acting under a strict federal court mandate, the agency destroyed the massive haul, which boasts a staggering street value of ₦301.05 billion. The high-profile exercise underscores the government’s aggressive campaign to choke the operational lifelines and financial networks of notorious drug cartels operating within the country. A statement released on Monday, 17 August by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed that…
IMION Launches Elite Executive Course to Power Blue Economy and Maritime Trade Growth
The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION)—the Nigerian Navy’s premier research institute and think-tank—is set to host a high-level executive course to advance strategic knowledge, research, and policy across Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. In an official statement released on Wednesday, August 12, IMION Management announced its upcoming Executive Course on Logistics and Trade Facilitation for Blue Economy Growth. This exclusive programme is specifically designed for C-Suite executives, policymakers, and senior strategists who shape industry frameworks and drive national implementation strategies. Event Details• Date: 7th – 9th September 2026…