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Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT
The Executive Secretary/CEO -NSC

In an effort toward adding value to the Maritime Operations and foster regional ties, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Tanzania’s Government. This pledge was made during a courtesy visit by a nineteen-member delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania to the NSC Headquarters in Lagos, recently. The Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer of the NSC, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D who expressed enthusiasm about the prospects for bilateral relationship aimed at boosting shipping activities in East Africa. The Ccollaboration will…

’’…….This is the trying time for us at WAEC.”…. Dr. Dangut The head of the National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut has confirmed the released of reviewed results for 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), for candidates, following the discovery of massive grading errors that negatively affected many candidates.’ He made this known during a Press briefing on Friday at the WAEC Head Office in Yaba, Lagos. Dangut, admitted to a massive error in the marking of serialised papers, which led…

Dr. Akuta Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON
Executive Secretary/CEO- NSC

….’’ No Life Jacket, No ferry’’……..Niger State While the Nation is mourning the victims of boat accidents in Niger State this week, another similar tragedy happened in Jigawa State, where six children lost their lives, seven were rescued, and two are missing in an unfortunate Boat accident in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The accident occurred on Sunday at about 20:15 hours, when the children (mostly young girls) were returning to their base (Zangwan Maje) from a farm at Jejin Gunka. At least six children have passed on…

No fewer than three passengers have perished, several others missing, vehicles sank after a boat was reportedly capsized while ferrying commuters, baggage, vehicles across the collapsed Namnai Bridge, Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State on Friday night at about 7:20 pm. It could be recall that a similar accident occurred in April where a boat accident claimed 6 lives, with other nine injured in the same state. Sooth News learnt the accident happened when an engine boat carrying passengers and vehicles overturned in the water while crossing the Namnai…

Thursday, 24th July, 2025 Hon. Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Lagos, convicted the former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, (NHIS) Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas and one Bureau De Change (BDC) Operator, Kabiru Sidi for $2,198,900.00 (Two million, One Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred United States Dollars) fraud. Dr. Thomas was arraigned in the company of BDC Operator, Sidi on an amended seven-count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of $2,198,900.00 leveled against them by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and…

…”Time Discipline is Crucial, Indiscipline Must not go unchecked.” Thursday, 24th July, 2025 will remain a memorable day in Nigerian Shippers Council as Directors and Heads of Independent Units have signed the 2025 Performance Bonds with the agency’s Executive Secretary /CEO, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D. in Lagos. This is in line with the Federal Government effort towards enhancing accountability, transparency, Efficiency, Integrity and aligned with National Development Goals. The Performance Bonds were signed during the conclusion of the 2-day Special Management Retreat with a theme; ”Achieving Strategic…

….. ‘Performance is not longer an option but culture.”…..Akutah In a bold step towards achieving and complying with the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy performance bond and goals of the Council, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Wednesday, commenced the 2025 Special Management Retreat for its 5-year activities held at Victoria Island, Lagos The theme for this year’s retreat was ” Achieving Strategic Intents Through Performance Lens. ” scheduled between 23rd – 24th July, 2025 In his keynote address, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima,…

…. President Tinubu led mourners, as Large crowd witnessed the State Burial The remains of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR (1942- 2025) was laid to rest on Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 at about 17:30 hours in his residence in Daura, Katrina State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR led Mourners at the residence of the former President. The State Funeral of the Former President was attended by Large crowd. The late President was buried with full Military honour. In line with the tradition, Military…