The future of Nigeria’s maritime administration went digital on Wednesday, December 17, as the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy went live with its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). This milestone isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of institutional efficiency, marking a bold leap forward in the Ministry’s journey toward a fully digitized, high-performance maritime sector In a statement released by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister, the Ministry confirmed that the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) was officially co-launched by the Honourable Minister of…
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Synergy for Success: Shippers’ Council’s Staff Union Honors CEO Dr. Akutah for Transformational Leadership
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah,Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D was honored on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with a prestigious Award of Excellence by the Council’s Senior Staff Association. The accolade recognizes his visionary governance and the landmark industrial harmony achieved during his tenure. The award serves as a testament to Dr. Akutah’s “people-first” administration, which has prioritized employee welfare as a cornerstone of institutional growth. In his acceptance remarks, Dr. Akutah dedicated the honor to the Council’s workforce, describing the staff as the “engine room”…
Heartbreak on the Highway: Woman, Infant Die in Lagos Bus Crash
A tragic collision involving two commercial buses on Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, has claimed two lives, including an eight-month-old infant girl. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which responded to the scene, confirmed the fatalities. According to an official statement, the crash happened Sunday, December 14, opposite Olabode House, situated between the Anthony and Obanikoro areas. According to initial investigations, a red Tata commercial bus, traveling inbound from Palmgroove towards Anthony, reportedly lost control, crossed the median barrier, and collided head-on with a Volkswagen commercial bus heading in the…
‘Skipper’ Seizure: NIMASA Distances Nigeria from Detained Tanker
The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Skipper (IMO 9304667), recently intercepted by the United States Coast Guard and U.S. Navy over alleged crude oil theft and transnational crimes, is not a Nigerian-flagged vessel. NIMASA confirmed this in a statement Friday, December 12. Agency spokesman Edward Osagie clarified that the vessel was operating under a false Guyanese flag at the time of its seizure. According to the agency, Thomarose Global Ventures Limited, the company claiming ownership of the Skipper, is not a registered shipping entity in Nigeria, according to the recent…
Shippers’ Council Proactively Builds Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is strategically securing its long-term future by building a robust leadership pipeline. The organization recently launched a targeted succession-planning workshop designed specifically for its middle-level managers in Lagos. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, Executive Secretary/ CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, highlighted the initiative as a crucial step to bridge looming leadership gaps. He emphasized that this program ensures the Council remains fully prepared for evolving organizational demands and challenges within the maritime sector. Represented at the workshop by Mrs. Ify Okolue, Director…
Automate or Face Irrelevance: FG Directs MDAs to Adopt Seamless Systems, Prompted by Shippers’ Council’s ECMS Launch
On Tuesday in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, CON, formally launched the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). Akume used the platform to reaffirm the Federal Government’s sustained commitment to integrated digital governance across the public sector. During the launch, the SGF described the ECMS as more than an institutional achievement. He noted that the initiative reflects the administration’s broader ambition to modernize public administration, enhance efficiency, and foster transparency across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the country. The…
Dangote: Fuel Scarcity is History; We Guarantee Festive Season Supply
Following a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday December 5, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Aliko Dangote made a bold promise to Nigerians: “The era of fuel queues… is gone forever.” The Dangote Group President guaranteed stable fuel supply for the Christmas period, announcing that his refinery is ready to flood the market. The company has informed the NMDPRA that it can now supply a massive 50 million litres of PMS daily, ensuring consumption needs are well covered and scarcity is history. “Historically, Nigeria has battled fuel queues…
Boosting Business Leadership: UK PACT Unveils Clean-Air Transport Initiative
The United Kingdom (UK) PACT Drives Transport Climate Action in Nigeria. A new UK PACT project, officially launched in Abuja on Tuesday, November 2, will strengthen private sector capacity for clean-air initiatives. The program, titled “Transport Climate Action: Boosting Business Leadership for Clean Air in Nigeria,” aims to deliver significant climate and environmental improvements. To foster a cleaner and more prosperous future, the UK PACT has launched a collaborative initiative focused on reducing carbon emissions and driving inclusive, low-carbon economic growth, particularly within the transport sector. Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi, Project…
High Seas Law: NSC, NJI Drive Dialogue at 2026 International Maritime Justice Seminar
In preparation for the biennial International Maritime Seminar for Judges scheduled for 2026, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D has renewed his agency’s commitment. Ukeyima stressed the Council’s determination to bolster maritime judicial capacity and lauded the National Judicial Institute (NJI) for its vital, ongoing assistance to the Council. Dr. Akutah who led a high-level delegation to the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja for a courtesy visit with the Administrator, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adejumo, OFR. Ukeyima stated that the…
Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Boss Akutah, Champions Benue Port Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
In a move to boost trade facilitation, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, acting as the Nation’s Port Economic Regulator, is actively advocating for the development of a Benue River Port. The Benue River Port initiative was a central discussion point when members of the Benue State Shippers Association met with NSC Executive Secretary/CEO Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, Ph.D, at the Abuja Liaison office to advocate for stronger developmental support. During a courtesy visit, the Shippers Association stressed the dire need for the Benue River Port, positioning it as critical infrastructure to…