On Wednesday, April 29, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria united top aviation and logistics stakeholders in Abuja for a high-impact Aviation Mode Workshop. Under the leadership of President Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, OFR, MFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, FCIPM, FNIM, the session focused on actionable strategies to revolutionize industry standards through technology and innovation. Centred on the theme, “Strategic Leadership and Innovation in Nigeria’s Aviation Sector: The Role of Technology in Enhancing Logistics Efficiency,” the event convened at the Pilgrims Terminal Gate of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, drawing an elite circle of policymakers and…
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Breaking the Chain: CILT Backs EFCC to Sanitize Nigeria’s Logistics & Transport Sector.
Positioning for greater local and global integrity, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria paid a strategic visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, April 23. Led by President Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, the delegation sought to deepen ties and advance anti-corruption initiatives within Nigeria’s vital transport and logistics sector CILT Nigeria President Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi spearheaded the high-powered delegation, joined by key Council members including Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi (Abuja Branch Chairman), VP North Sani Matthew Ibrahim, and Rakiya Nuhu. Rounding out…
PORT OF PLENTY, PIPELINES OF LOSS: A NATIONAL REAWAKENING CALL ON MARITIME- ENABLED RESOURCE LEAKAGES.
……….How systemic opacity, foreign-dominated logistics, and policy inconsistencies are draining Nigeria’s wealth and what must urgently change. —By: Dr. Eugene Nweke, RffHead of ResearchSea Empowerment and Research Center (SEREC) ♻️ Executive Summary Nigeria’s maritime domain—designed to serve as the engine room of trade and economic expansion—has increasingly become a critical channel for value erosion. Beneath the façade of rising cargo throughput lies a more troubling reality: the systematic extraction of national wealth through poorly governed export systems, weak industrial linkages, and entrenched trade cartels. This bulletin presents a candid, evidence-based…
DEADLY BLAST: IED on Niger State Highway Claims Life of Truck Driver
A tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 5th, when a truck driver lost his life after his vehicle, loaded with yams, struck an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by terrorists operating on that axis. The blast took place along the Lumma–Babanna road in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing the region’s transport corridors. SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, verified the unfortunate occurrence, saying; “On 05/04/26 at about 2:50 p.m., an…
Police Clarify Kaduna Bus Explosion: No Casualties Recorded as Authorities Caution Public on Fake News
A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered bus ignited in a conflagration at Kaduna’s Mando Motor Park around 3:00 AM on Sunday, April 5th, with the resulting blast spreading to two nearby luxury buses. The Kaduna State Police Command has officially confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident. Authorities are now urging the public to remain calm and refrain from disseminating unverified information or ‘fake news’ regarding the explosion. In a statement released Sunday, April 5th, Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson Mansir Hassan confirmed that a Silver Luxury Travel…
National Economic Surge: FG Authorizes Shippers’ Council to Commence ICTN Procurement Process
In a major boost for Nigeria’s maritime industry, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq., MON, FCILT, Ph.D, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, announced on Thursday, April 4th, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the commencement of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) procurement process. Speaking at a Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy event in Lagos, Dr. Akutah confirmed that the Council is set for the full implementation of the ICTN—a critical tool for trade facilitation. ICTN Implementation Guaranteed by Year-End: Dr. Akutah gave this…
Professional Ties: CILT Nigeria President Boboye Oyeyemi Meets NBTE Executive Secretary Idris Bugaje to Foster Logistics-Education Synergy
“In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s transport and logistics value chain, CILT Nigeria President Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi (OFR, mni, NPoM, FCILT) paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje. The visit at the Board’s headquarters reaffirms both institutions’ dedication to professional collaboration and national development. However, during the visit, the Institute and the NBTE explored key areas of partnership, focusing on enhancing professional competency and skills development within the transport sector under the national qualifications framework. The CILT delegation included key professional members:…
Hooked: NDLEA Intercepts Large Cocaine Consignment Hidden in Stockfish Heads; Octogenarian Nabbed in Ekiti Meth Bust.
Echoing the NDLEA Chairman’s warning that drug barons can run but never hide, the Agency’s elite ‘eagle eye’ detectives haveintercepted a large cocaine shipment cleverly concealed in imported stockfish. The crackdown further crippled an international smuggling ring with the arrest of a kingpin orchestrating drug shipments to India and beyond. In a statement released on Sunday, March 29th, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the dismantling of a trans-border drug syndicate following an intensive intelligence-led operation. The crackdown culminated in a…
Massive Blow to Terror Groups: 150+ Bandits Perish in Sokoto Waterway Disaster
End of the Road: More Than 150 Bandits Drown in Sokoto Boat Mishap In a major blow to criminal elements in the Northwest, at least 150 suspected bandits reportedly drowned on Saturday after their boat capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sabon Birni Local Government, Sokoto State. Official police confirmation is still pending, but renowned security expert Zagazola Makama has verified the reports through multiple ground sources. According to Makama, the incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, March 21, when a vessel carrying a large number of heavily…
Regulator Suspends Port Tariff Hikes for Stakeholder Talks
In its capacity as the Nation’s Port Economic Regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has ordered all shipping lines and agents to immediately suspend recently approved tariff adjustments. This directive follows significant concerns raised by industry stakeholders regarding the impact of these hikes on port users. Following a Council directive issued Friday, March 20, the Regulator has mandated that all shipping lines and agencies maintain the status quo. A final resolution will be disseminated only upon the conclusion of stakeholder consultations and the formal filing of reports: ” The Nigerian…