Category: Transport

Nigeria Returns to IMO Council in Category C, Commits to Global Maritime Governance

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History Made as Nigeria secures International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Category C Council seat with 116 votes after sixteen years of failed attempts. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, attended the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London, where the successful election for the 2026–2027 Category C seat was held on Friday, November 28. Voting was conducted using a physical secret ballot, and the results were announced immediately after the close of the polls and the subsequent tallying…

Bauchi Governor Presents N878.1bn 2026 Budget to State Assembly

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N878,152,907,900 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” the governor said the proposal is designed to strengthen financial reporting, boost revenue generation, and sustain ongoing development programmes. Mohammed said the fiscal plan is premised on an oil production estimate of 1.6 million barrels per day, a benchmark oil price of $68 per barrel, and an exchange rate of N1,440 to the…

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…

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…

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,…

Highway Gunmen Seize 6 Defence Ministry Officials

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Suspected gunmen abducted six Federal Ministry of Defence directors, who were traveling from Lagos to Abuja for a promotion examination, on the Kaba–Lokoja highway Monday, November 10. The incident prompted severe safety concerns, with both the Defence Ministry and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) expressing worry over the risks faced by personnel on long-distance official travel. A joint statement from ASCSN President Shehu Mohammed and Secretary-General Joshua Apebo condemned the abduction. The leaders reassured members that securing the officers’ release was a top priority. “Those kidnapped…

Road Crash Claims 3 Varsity Students in Lagos, 7 Hurt

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Three Students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, were killed while seven others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash on Saturday morning, November 8, at Powerline Junction, near Aleje, inward Ikorodu Roundabout. Vehicles involved in the unfortunate accident were Toyota Corolla with registration number SMK 42 AJ, an MPV Bus, four tricycles and a tipper truck A tipper truck moving at excessive speed reportedly suffered a brake failure, resulting in the incident. The said vehicle veered into other road users, colliding with several vehicles…

Apapa Traffic: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Joint Action

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged port operators and the state government to collaborate more deeply on tackling incessant traffic gridlock and logistics challenges in Apapa, Lagos. Speaking on Tuesday, November 5th, during a visit by Igor van den Essen, APM Terminals’ Regional Managing Director for Africa and Europe, the Governor stressed the need for a unified approach to infrastructure and community support efforts. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, acknowledged the operators’ contributions to maintaining Lagos’ commercial status. “We understand our responsibility, and we…

Crime Control: Gov Zulum Donates 63 Patrol Vehicles to Strengthen Security in Borno

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The vehicles, distributed to various security outfits, aim to enhance their mobility and response capacity in tackling security threats. 30 vehicles were given to the CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and Anti-Social Vices, 10 to paramilitary organizations, 6 to hunters, and 1 to NAPTIP. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Zulum reiterated his government’s commitment to providing logistical support to security forces. He emphasized that 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 &…