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# JournalNG: Journal Nigeria is a daily News publication In Nigeria covering Latest news, Breaking News, Politics, Business, Entertainment, Maritime and Sports.
## Posts
- [NDLEA Intercepts South African Lady With 3-Year-Old Son as Cover to Traffic 5.75kg Heroin](https://journalng.com/ndlea-intercepts-south-african-lady-with-3-year-old-son-as-cover-to-traffic-5-75kg-heroin/): A 38-year-old South African lady, Ms. Will Jessica Ann has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja after she was found to have concealed 14 large blocks of heroin weighing 5.75 kilograms in her luggage, using her three-year-old son as a cover to beat security checks and evade thorough screening.
- [BORDER SECURITY: Technology, Intelligence, Community Support Key to Managing Nigeria’s 4,000km Borders – DC Maiwada](https://journalng.com/border-security-technology-intelligence-community-support-key-to-managing-nigerias-4000km-borders-dc-maiwada/): The National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada has said that although Nigeria shares more than 4,000 kilometres of land borders with neighbouring countries, the Service is adopting intelligence-driven operations, technology and community engagement to effectively secure the nation's frontiers.
- [CGC Adeniyi Reaffirms Customs Commitment to Trade Facilitation, Investment Growth](https://journalng.com/cgc-adeniyi-reaffirms-customs-commitment-to-trade-facilitation-investment-growth/): The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service's (NCS) commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, assuring Renaissance Africa Energy Limited of the Service's continued partnership in driving investment, energy security, and national economic growth.
- [FG Completes Global Aircraft Manufacturers’ Engagement to Modernise Nigerian Fleets](https://journalng.com/fg-completes-global-aircraft-manufacturers-engagement-to-modernise-nigerian-fleets/): FG Completes Global Aircraft Manufacturers' Engagement to Modernise Nigerian Fleets
- [MOWCA Invites Applications for Technical Assistant on AfDB Funded Dry Dock Project](https://journalng.com/mowca-invites-applications-for-technical-assistant-on-afdb-funded-dry-dock-project/): The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has invited qualified individual consultants to apply for the position of Project Implementation and Procurement Support Technical Assistant for an African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded project to assess ship repair, maintenance, recycling and dry dock infrastructure across West and Central Africa.
- [Customs Prepares Officers for Higher Responsibilities with Strategic Refresher Course](https://journalng.com/customs-prepares-officers-for-higher-responsibilities-with-strategic-refresher-course/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as part of efforts to prepare a new crop of senior officers for higher leadership responsibilities and sustain ongoing reforms across the Service.
- [MARCON Hails Adeniyi’s Re-election as WCO Council Chairperson](https://journalng.com/marcon-hails-adeniyis-re-election-as-wco-council-chairperson/): The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has congratulated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, describing the achievement as a major boost to Nigeria’s international standing in customs administration.
- [Comptroller Afeni Strenghtens Nigeria-Benin Border Security Operation, Hosts Ogun Police Commissioner    ](https://journalng.com/comptroller-afeni-strenghtens-nigeria-benin-border-security-operation-hosts-ogun-police-commissioner/): The Customs Area Controller of the Ogun I Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) , Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, has highlighted the success of a joint "Show of Force" security operation conducted with Nigerian and Beninese security agencies, describing it as a demonstration of the two countries' collective resolve to combat cross-border crime.
- [NiMet DG ,Anosike Applauds Cosmopolitan University for Adopting AI to Build Climate-Resilient Communities](https://journalng.com/nimet-dg-anosike-applauds-cosmopolitan-university-for-adopting-ai-to-build-climate-resilient-communities/): The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has commended Cosmopolitan University for embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to support the development of climate-ready and climate-resilient communities.
- [PEBEC Ranks Nigeria Customs Top Performer in Trade Facilitation](https://journalng.com/pebec-ranks-nigeria-customs-top-performer-in-trade-facilitation/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been named one of Nigeria's top-performing government agencies in trade facilitation, according to the 2025 Business Facilitation Act (BFA) Compliance Assessment released by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on Friday, 3 July 2026.
- [Customs Joins INTERPOL Global Intelligence Grid to Boost Border Security](https://journalng.com/customs-joins-interpol-global-intelligence-grid-to-boost-border-security/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its border security and intelligence capabilities by deploying an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Headquarters in Abuja, giving officers access to one of the world's largest criminal intelligence networks.
- [CGC Adeniyi Advocates Interoperable Customs Systems to Drive AfCFTA Implementation ](https://journalng.com/cgc-adeniyi-advocates-interoperable-customs-systems-to-drive-afcfta-implementation/): The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has identified interoperability of customs systems across Africa as a crucial pillar for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Customs Modernisation Project.
- [Oyetola, Azuh Call for Strengthened Port State Control Regime](https://journalng.com/oyetola-azuh-call-for-strengthened-port-state-control-regime/): Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and International Maritime Expert, William Azuh have called for increased vessel inspection regime by Port State Control officers for greater maritime governance.
- [NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old UK-Based Woman with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in  Plantain Peels](https://journalng.com/ndlea-arrests-67-year-old-uk-based-woman-with-13kg-cocaine-hidden-in-plantain-peels/): A 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman, Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in peels of plantain which appeared as real plantains and packed among other food items in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.
- [Customs, Afreximbank Deepen Partnership to Boost Intra-African Trade, AfCFTA Implementation](https://journalng.com/customs-afreximbank-deepen-partnership-to-boost-intra-african-trade-afcfta-implementation/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing intra-African trade by strengthening its partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to enhance trade facilitation, deepen customs cooperation, and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
- [Shippers’ Council Protects ₦90.6bn, $1.348m for Nigerian Economy Through Regulatory Reforms](https://journalng.com/shippers-council-protects-%e2%82%a690-6bn-1-348m-for-nigerian-economy-through-regulatory-reforms/): The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Shippers' Council (NSC) , Dr Pius Akutah has disclosed that between November 2023 when he assumed office and the second quarter of 2026, the Council protected over ₦90.60 billion and US$1.348 million in economic value through regulatory oversight, consumer protection initiatives and alternative dispute resolution.
- [Gambia Tightens Ship Registry Oversight, Targets Compliance with International Standards](https://journalng.com/gambia-tightens-ship-registry-oversight-targets-compliance-with-international-standards/): The Director General of Gambia Maritime Administration, Mrs. Olimatou Danso Malang, has disclosed that the country is intensifying efforts to strengthen oversight of vessels flying the Gambian flag following the discovery of widespread fraudulent ship registrations.
- [Abuja MoU Targets Full Port State Control Compliance by 2030- Capt Umoren](https://journalng.com/abuja-mou-targets-full-port-state-control-compliance-by-2030-capt-umoren/): In this exclusive interview, at the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (Abuja MoU) Regional Workshop for Directors General, Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Port State Control in Lagos, themed “A Future-Ready Port State Control Regime: Leadership, People, Governance and Performance for Safer Maritime Systems,” and supported by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the Secretary General of the Abuja MoU, Captain Sunday Umoren, outlined the organisation’s five year capacity building agenda, regional inspection targets and efforts to strengthen Port State Control and maritime safety across West and Central Africa.
- [LFTZ Customs Generates ₦408.87bn in H1 2026, Sensitises Stakeholders on Transire Documentation](https://journalng.com/lftz-customs-generates-%e2%82%a6408-87bn-in-h1-2026-sensitises-stakeholders-on-transire-documentation/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, has generated ₦408,869,138,497.75 (Four Hundred and Eight Billion, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Nine Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred and Ninety-Seven Naira, Seventy-Five Kobo) in revenue during the first half of 2026, representing a 28.85 per cent increase over the ₦317,322,735,712.06 collected during the corresponding period in 2025.
- [NPA, ANLCA Partner Against  Congestion on Lagos Ports Corridor](https://journalng.com/npa-anlca-partner-against-congestion-on-lagos-ports-corridor/): The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have agreed to deepen their collaboration in order to improve ease of doing business, address persistent congestion along the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports corridors and accelerate cargo evacuation.
- [Adeniyi Receives Hero’s Welcome Following WCO Leadership Renewal](https://journalng.com/adeniyi-returns-from-brussels-to-heros-welcome-dedicates-wco-re-election-to-customs-officers/): The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, received a warm welcome from officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on his return to the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, June 29, 2026, following his successful outing at the 147th and 148th World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council Sessions in Brussels.
- [Egede, Ex-NPA Port Manager Dismisses Corruption Allegations as False, Misleading](https://journalng.com/egede-ex-npa-port-manager-dismisses-corruption-allegations-as-false-misleading/): A former Port Manager of the Tin Can Island Port Complex, Mr Sylvester Egede, has strongly denied allegations of corruption, fraud and other illegal practices levelled against him in online publications, describing the claims as false, malicious and without factual or legal basis.
- [CBN Revokes Licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks](https://journalng.com/cbn-revokes-licenses-of-46-microfinance-banks/): By Feyisola Adeyeha
- [Apapa Customs Intercepts N53.39bn Illicit Drugs, Fake, Expired Medicines , Hands Over to NDLEA, NAFDAC   ](https://journalng.com/apapa-customs-intercepts-n53-39bn-illicit-drugs-fake-expired-medicines-hands-over-to-ndlea-nafdac/): The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted narcotic drugs and expired pharmaceutical products worth N53.39 billion through intelligence gathering, scanning, physical examination and collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
- [Keyamo Emphasises Aviation , Tourism Key Drivers of National Development, Receives Miss World Nigeria ](https://journalng.com/keyamo-emphasises-aviation-tourism-key-drivers-of-national-development-receives-miss-world-nigeria/): The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reaffirmed the strong connection between aviation and tourism, describing both sectors as critical drivers of national development and global image projection.
- [Flooded Access Road Shuts Out Pupils from Ajeromi Nursery, Primary School   ](https://journalng.com/flooded-access-road-shuts-out-pupils-from-ajeromi-nursery-primary-school/): By Hannah Tedunjaye
- [Essien, Blue Economy Academy Founder Calls for Greater Ocean Literacy, Unveils Awareness Campaign](https://journalng.com/essien-blue-economy-academy-founder-calls-for-greater-ocean-literacy-unveils-awareness-campaign/): Founder of the Blue Economy Academy, Ubong Essien, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria's relationship with the oceans, stressing that sustainable development of the blue economy depends on greater ocean literacy, environmental stewardship and public awareness.
- [Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Disrupts Activities in Parts of Lagos   ](https://journalng.com/heavy-rainfall-triggers-flooding-disrupts-activities-in-parts-of-lagos/): By Elizabeth Toyon,  Maria Yusuf, Feyisola Adeyeha & Hannah Tedunjaye
- [NCAA Spokesperson , Achimugu Wins African Brands Personality Award for Consumer Protection Advocacy](https://journalng.com/ncaa-spokesperson-achimugu-wins-african-brands-personality-award-for-consumer-protection-advocacy/): The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, has clinched the 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to consumer protection and passenger rights advocacy in Nigeria's aviation sector.
- [NiMet Begins Strategy Cascading Exercise to Drive Implementation of 2026–2030 Strategic Plan   ](https://journalng.com/nimet-begins-strategy-cascading-exercise-to-drive-implementation-of-2026-2030-strategic-plan/): Following the launch of Strategy 2026-2030 on 16th March 2026, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has commenced a comprehensive strategy cascading exercise aimed at translating enterprise-wide goals into actionable directorate-level plans.
- [Anosike Reaffirms NiMet’s Commitment to AI-Driven Weather Services for Farmers](https://journalng.com/anosike-reaffirms-nimets-commitment-to-ai-driven-weather-services-for-farmers/): The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Charles Anosike, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern geospatial technologies to improve weather forecasting and early warning services across Africa.
- [Parking or Punishment? The Growing Controversy Over MMA2’s New Tariffs   ](https://journalng.com/parking-or-punishment-the-growing-controversy-over-mma2s-new-tariffs/): From N500 to N3,500 for a brief stop and as much as N50,000 for overnight parking, the sharp increase in parking charges at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, has triggered outrage among airport users. While motorists describe the new rates as excessive and burdensome, especially at a time of economic hardship, the terminal operator, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, maintains that the policy is designed to discourage long-term parking and restore the facility to its original purpose as a short-stay car park.
- [Abuja MoU Eyes Training 200 PSC Officers Under New Five Year Training Programme](https://journalng.com/abuja-mou-eyes-training-200-psc-officers-under-new-five-year-training-programme/): The Secretary-General of the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Captain Sunday Umoren, has announced that approximately 200 Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) across West and Central Africa will benefit from a structured training programme under a new five-year regional capacity-building initiative.
- [Dantsoho Backs Five-Year Maritime Safety Programme to Strengthen West, Central Africa Port State Control](https://journalng.com/dantsoho-backs-five-year-maritime-safety-programme-to-strengthen-west-central-africa-port-state-control/): The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to strengthening maritime safety and regulatory compliance across West and Central Africa through a new five year Port State Control capacity-building programme.
- [Tanzania, Dangote Group Explore Multi-Billion-Dollar Investments in Infrastructure, Energy, Fertiliser](https://journalng.com/tanzania-dangote-group-explore-multi-billion-dollar-investments-in-infrastructure-energy-fertiliser/): President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has held high level talks with President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on a major expansion of the Group's investments in Tanzania, with discussions focusing on transport infrastructure, fertiliser production, power generation, ports and regional trade.
- [Where Failure Is Free, Nations Pay](https://journalng.com/where-failure-is-free-nations-pay/): By Dakuku Peterside
- [NIMASA Launches Seafarers’ Discharge Book Portal to Promote Standardisation in Maritime Safety](https://journalng.com/nimasa-launches-seafarers-discharge-book-portal-to-promote-standardisation-in-maritime-safety/): The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has launched the Seafarer Discharge Book Management Portal, a digital platform designed to streamline the application, verification, processing and issuance of Seafarers' Discharge Books.
- [NDLEA Arrests Businesswoman with 7.5kg Cocaine at Lagos Airport, Intercepts N12.4bn Drug Shipment](https://journalng.com/ndlea-arrests-businesswoman-with-7-5kg-cocaine-at-lagos-airport-intercepts-n12-4bn-drug-shipment/): A 38-year-old businesswoman, Iwebema Ogechi Peace has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of a large consignment of cocaine concealed in false bottom of her luggage while heading to Beijing, China, aboard a Qatar Airways flight through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.
- [Customs Prioritises Officers’ Welfare, Enforces Strict Discipline Against Corruption – Spokesperson ](https://journalng.com/customs-prioritises-officers-welfare-enforces-strict-discipline-against-corruption-spokesperson/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling corruption through improved welfare for officers and strict disciplinary measures against personnel found guilty of misconduct.
- [Ize Sezuo Wins Maiden Top 12 Women’s Table Tennis Championship in Lagos   ](https://journalng.com/ize-sezuo-wins-maiden-top-12-womens-table-tennis-championship-in-lagos/): Fourteen-year-old table tennis sensation, Ize Sezuo, announced herself as one of Nigeria's brightest emerging stars after overcoming more experienced opponents to win the maiden edition of the Nigeria Women's Top 12 Table Tennis Championship held at the Not Bad Sports Arena, Gowon Estate, Egbeda, Lagos.
- [SANITATION: Apapa-Iganmu LCDA Seals Shopping Complex, Threatens Closure of Non-Compliant Markets ](https://journalng.com/sanitation-apapa-iganmu-lcda-seals-shopping-complex-threatens-closure-of-non-compliant-markets/): The Executive Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu, has ordered the immediate sealing of an ongoing shopping complex over environmental sanitation violations, warning that markets that fail to comply with the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will also face closure.
- [Kano/Jigawa Customs Strengthens Intelligence Collaboration with Defence College](https://journalng.com/kano-jigawa-customs-strengthens-intelligence-collaboration-with-defence-college/): The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed the critical role of intelligence gathering and inter agency collaboration in tackling emerging security threats, as it hosted participants of the Defence Intelligence College (DIC) on a national study tour.
- [Customs PR Officers Sweep Top Honours at Command, Staff College Graduation ](https://journalng.com/customs-pr-officers-sweep-top-honours-at-command-staff-college-graduation/): The Public Relations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded a major milestone as two of its officers emerged as the top-performing graduates at the Nigeria Customs Service Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada.
- [NCAA Inaugurates Service Innovation Division to Drive Regulatory Excellence ](https://journalng.com/ncaa-inaugurates-service-innovation-division-to-drive-regulatory-excellence/): The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),  has  inaugurated its Service Innovation Division as part of efforts to institutionalise innovation, improve public service delivery and strengthen regulatory efficiency across Nigeria's aviation sector.
- [NCAA Fines Saudi Airlines ₦6m Over Consumer Protection Violations](https://journalng.com/ncaa-fines-saudi-airlines-%e2%82%a66m-over-consumer-protection-violations/): The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a ₦6 million sanction on Saudi Airlines for violations related to consumer protection regulations.
- [NDLEA Apapa Intercepts 13 Drug Laden Containers in One Year, Secures $12m Fines on Vessels](https://journalng.com/ndlea-apapa-intercepts-13-drug-laden-containers-in-one-year-secures-12m-fines-on-vessels/): The Apapa Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 13 containers laden with illicit drugs at Apapa port within one year, while securing fines exceeding $12 million against two international vessels used in drug trafficking.
- [International Day Against Drug Abuse: Tin Can COWA Chapter Advocates Prevention, Rehabilitation ,Youth Development](https://journalng.com/international-day-against-drug-abuse-tin-can-cowa-chapter-advocates-prevention-rehabilitation-youth-development/): The Chairperson of the Customs Officers' Wives Association (COWA), Tin Can Island Port Command Chapter, Mrs. Ifeoluwa Anani, has called for intensified efforts in drug awareness, rehabilitation and youth empowerment as part of measures to tackle the growing challenge of substance abuse in Nigeria.
- [Nigeria, Netherlands Seal Historic Customs Partnership to Boost Trade, Border Security](https://journalng.com/nigeria-netherlands-seal-historic-customs-partnership-to-boost-trade-border-security/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a landmark Joint Declaration with the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to strengthen bilateral cooperation on trade facilitation, border security, intelligence sharing, capacity building, and the fight against transnational organised crime.
- [Keyamo Hands Over Enugu Airport to Private Operator in Landmark Concession Deal](https://journalng.com/keyamo-hands-over-enugu-airport-to-private-operator-in-landmark-concession-deal/): The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially signed off the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu for concession under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to Aero Alliance Limited.
- [FG Finalising National Carrier to Create Jobs, Training Opportunities for Nigerian Seafarers -Oyetola](https://journalng.com/fg-finalising-national-carrier-to-create-jobs-training-opportunities-for-nigerian-seafarers-oyetola/): The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the Federal Government is finalising plans to establish a national shipping carrier through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to create employment opportunities, expand sea time training, and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in international maritime trade.
- [Day of the Seafarer: NIMASA Trains 2,759 Cadets, Launches Digital Seafarers’ Discharge Book Portal](https://journalng.com/day-of-the-seafarer-nimasa-trains-2759-cadets-launches-digital-seafarers-discharge-book-portal/): The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has disclosed that over 2,759 cadets have been trained in maritime institutions across the world under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP), as part of efforts to bridge the country’s maritime manpower gap and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian seafarers.
- [Senator Eshilokun Pledges Legislative Support for Maritime Growth, Seafarers’ Welfare](https://journalng.com/senator-eshilokun-pledges-legislative-support-for-maritime-growth-seafarers-welfare/): The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni, has reaffirmed the National Assembly's commitment to strengthening Nigeria's maritime sector through effective legislation, robust oversight, and sustained stakeholder engagement.
- [MWUN President, Bunu Marks Seafarer Day , Emphasises Safety Amid Rising Global Security Threats](https://journalng.com/mwun-president-bunu-marks-seafarer-day-emphasises-safety-amid-rising-global-security-threats/): The President-General of the Maritime Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu has joined the global maritime community in commemorating the 2026 Day of the Seafarer, urging governments and industry stakeholders to prioritise the welfare, safety and career development of seafarers amid rising geopolitical tensions across key international shipping routes.
- [Media Collaboration Key to Customs Success, National Security – Comptroller Kaila ](https://journalng.com/media-collaboration-key-to-customs-success-national-security-comptroller-kaila/): The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, has stressed the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the media, describing journalists as critical stakeholders in the nation's development and security architecture.
- [Tin Can Customs Generates ₦111.2bn in May as Comptr. Anani Vows Higher Performance](https://journalng.com/tin-can-customs-generates-%e2%82%a6111-2bn-in-may-as-comptr-anani-vows-higher-performance/): The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a strong revenue haul of ₦111.2 billion in May 2026, cementing its status as one of the Service’s top revenue-generating outposts.
- [Dantsoho, NPA MD Mobilises Police, Other Stakeholders Against Extortion at Lagos Ports Corridor](https://journalng.com/dantsoho-npa-md-mobilises-police-other-stakeholders-against-extortion-at-lagos-ports-corridor/): The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has enlisted the support of the Nigeria Police Force, the Lagos State Government, truck owners and key maritime industry stakeholders to establish a joint task force to tackle extortion, eliminate illegal checkpoints and resolve overlapping jurisdictions along the Apapa and Tin Can port corridors.
- [Why Adeniyi’s Tenure Extension Matters: Sustaining Nigeria Customs’ Reform Momentum](https://journalng.com/why-adeniyis-tenure-extension-matters-sustaining-nigeria-customs-reform-momentum/): The extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been widely interpreted as a vote of confidence in the transformative reforms currently underway in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
- [FAAN Defends Airport Cab Policy, Explains Tariff Review ,Vehicle Upgrade Directive](https://journalng.com/faan-defends-airport-cab-policy-explains-tariff-review-vehicle-upgrade-directive/): The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has defended its recent directives on airport cab operations, vehicle standards and operational charges, stating that the measures are aimed at improving passenger comfort, safety and service quality across Nigerian airports.
- [Federal Character Commission Chairman,  Omidiran Congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi on Tenure Extension  ‎](https://journalng.com/federal-character-commission-chairman-omidiran-congratulates-customs-cg-adeniyi-on-tenure-extension/): By Feyisola Adeyeha
- [Cloud of Doubts Over Nigeria’s $700m Ship Purchase Fund After Years of Failed Attempts](https://journalng.com/cloud-of-doubts-over-nigerias-700m-ship-purchase-fund-after-years-of-failed-attempts/): As over 60 shipowners scramble for the $700 million Cabotage Fund, fears grow that politics, weak screening and past mistakes could derail the maritime industry's biggest financing intervention. ISMAIL ANIEMU reports
- [NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men for Selling Illicit Drugs to Secondary School Students ](https://journalng.com/ndlea-arrests-two-elderly-men-for-selling-illicit-drugs-to-secondary-school-students/): An 84-year-old man, Godfrey Orji, and a 75-year-old man, Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, are currently in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after being arrested for selling illicit drugs to secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia State.
- [Keyamo, Oduwole Launch RwandaAir Cargo Route to Boost Intra-African Trade](https://journalng.com/keyamo-oduwole-launch-rwandaair-cargo-route-to-boost-intra-african-trade/): The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole have officially flagged off RwandaAir's first dedicated cargo flight on the Nigeria East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Route, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria's quest to deepen intra-African trade and economic integration.
- [SAHCO Generates N44.46bn Revenue in 2025, Targets UAE, African Expansion](https://journalng.com/sahco-generates-n44-46bn-revenue-in-2025-targets-uae-african-expansion/): L-R: Executive Director, Cargo Services and Operations, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Mrs. Boma Ukwunna; Executive Director, Finance, Admin Services & Projects, SAHCO, Mr. Abiodun Adegbesan ; Managing Director/ CEO, SAHCO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin; Chairman, SAHCO and SIFAX Group, Dr. Barr. Taiwo Afolabi CON; Company Secretary, SAHCO, Ms. Jesuyemisi Odeyemi; Executive Director, Business Development and IT, SAHCO, Mr Babatunde Afolabi at the AGM.Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, posting a revenue of N44.459,365 billion and a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of over N12. 007 billion, as the aviation ground handling company eyes expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other African markets.
- [President Tinubu Extends Customs CG Adeniyi’s Tenure by Six Months](https://journalng.com/president-tinubu-extends-customs-cg-adeniyis-tenure-by-six-months/): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027.
- [Keyamo Advocates Open Skies, Plans Unified West African Air Market Within 24 Months   ](https://journalng.com/keyamo-advocates-open-skies-plans-unified-west-african-air-market-within-24-months/): Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), with Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, declaring that the country will work over the next two years to transform West Africa into a more integrated air transport market.
- [Oyetola Advocates Seamless Multimodal Transport as Stakeholders Seek Safer, Integrated Network](https://journalng.com/oyetola-advocates-seamless-multimodal-transport-as-stakeholders-seek-safer-integrated-network/): By Feyisola Adeyeha
- [Oyo/Osun Customs Generates N28.5bn Revenue in Three Months, Makes N3.2bn Seizure ](https://journalng.com/oyo-osun-customs-generates-n28-5bn-revenue-in-three-months-makes-n3-2bn-seizure/): The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N28,503,393,802.75 revenue between March and May 2026, representing an 8 per cent increase compared to the N26,233,796,496.57 collected during the corresponding period in 2025.
- [COWA PTML Gets New Chairperson as Nabila Miko Unveils Welfare, Empowerment Agenda](https://journalng.com/cowa-ptml-gets-new-chairperson-as-nabila-miko-unveils-welfare-empowerment-agenda/): The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), PTML Chapter, has ushered in a new leadership with the formal taking over of Mrs. Nabila Nura Miko as Chairperson, who pledged to strengthen members’ welfare, expand empowerment programme and deepen the association’s community service initiatives.
- [Customs, World Bank Conclude Technical Mission to Strengthen Post Clearance Audit System](https://journalng.com/customs-world-bank-conclude-technical-mission-to-strengthen-post-clearance-audit-system/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, has concluded a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA), marking a significant step towards strengthening compliance management, revenue assurance, and trade facilitation through modern audit practices.
- [Customs, American Business Council Deepen Trade Collaboration](https://journalng.com/customs-american-business-council-deepen-trade-collaboration/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and addressing bottlenecks affecting business operations through sustained public-private sector engagement.
- [FAAN Engages Car Hire Operators Ahead of New Management System Launch   ](https://journalng.com/faan-engages-car-hire-operators-ahead-of-new-management-system-launch/): The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced stakeholder engagement with airport car hire operators ahead of the launch of the FAAN Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS), scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
- [Apapa Customs Seizes 1.8 Tonnes of Cannabis, Expired Drugs Worth N12.78bn](https://journalng.com/apapa-customs-seizes-1-8-tonnes-of-cannabis-expired-drugs-worth-n12-78bn/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted 1.81 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as "Canadian Loud," alongside two containers of expired pharmaceutical products, with the combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seizures put at over ₦12.78 billion.
- [Blue Economy Academy Founder Calls for Ocean Literacy Revolution in Nigeria](https://journalng.com/blue-economy-academy-founder-calls-for-ocean-literacy-revolution-in-nigeria/): Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Blue Economy Academy, Ubong Essien, has called for a national Ocean Literacy Revolution, saying Nigeria's future prosperity will depend not only on infrastructure but also on citizens' understanding of the country's vast ocean resources.
- [Customs FOU Zone C Seizes Smuggled Vegetable Oil Worth N403.4m in Enugu, Anambra Operations   ](https://journalng.com/customs-fou-zone-c-seizes-smuggled-vegetable-oil-worth-n403-4m-in-enugu-anambra-operations/): The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and seized a large consignment of smuggled vegetable oil with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N403,491,000.00.
- [Customs, Partners Seize Elephant Tusks Worth N126.3m in Ogun, Lagos, Arrest Four Suspects](https://journalng.com/customs-partners-seize-elephant-tusks-worth-n126-3m-in-ogun-lagos-arrest-four-suspects/): The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), have intercepted 22 pieces of Elephant tusks worth N126, 390,440.00 , 4 male suspects and a vehicle.
- [NDLEA Arrests Businessman With 6.10kg Cocaine Starched in Shirts, Towels From Brazil   ](https://journalng.com/ndlea-arrests-businessman-with-6-10kg-cocaine-starched-in-shirts-towels-from-brazil/): The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Brazil based businessman, Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu for importing shirts and towels infused with 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine from the South American country into Nigeria.
- [Anani Takes Charge at Tincan Customs, Begins Operational Reforms, Stakeholder Engagements](https://journalng.com/anani-takes-charge-at-tincan-customs-begins-operational-reforms-stakeholder-engagements/): The newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Joseph Anani, has begun his tenure with a series of strategic engagements, operational inspections, and courtesy visits aimed at strengthening trade facilitation, improving operational efficiency, and deepening collaboration with stakeholders and sister security agencies.
- [Abuja MoU, Supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, Hosts Maritime DGs to Strengthen Port State Control Regime](https://journalng.com/abuja-mou-supported-by-lloyds-register-foundation-hosts-maritime-dgs-to-strengthen-port-state-control-regime/): The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central Africa (Abuja MoU) will convene Directors-General, Chief Executive Officers of Maritime Administrations, Heads of Port State Control, and senior maritime regulators from 22 countries in Lagos from June 29 to July 1, 2026, for a high-level regional workshop aimed at strengthening maritime safety and regulatory compliance across West and Central Africa.
- [June 12: CAPPA Warns Insecurity Threatens Democracy, 2027 Elections](https://journalng.com/june-12-cappa-warns-insecurity-threatens-democracy-2027-elections/): As Nigeria commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned that the country's worsening insecurity poses a serious threat to democracy, the rule of law, and the credibility of the 2027 general elections.
- [Keyamo Assures Thorough Investigation as NCAA Grounds Aircraft Over Emergency Road Landing Near Asaba](https://journalng.com/keyamo-assures-thorough-investigation-as-ncaa-grounds-aircraft-over-emergency-road-landing-near-asaba/): The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has assured Nigerians that a thorough and transparent investigation will be conducted into an aviation incident involving a private aircraft that missed its approach to Asaba Airport and later departed without regulatory clearance.
- [Alleged N2b Fraud:  Witness Says Sirika Used Ethiopian Aircraft as Fake Nigeria Air](https://journalng.com/alleged-n2b-fraud-witness-says-sirika-used-ethiopian-aircraft-as-fake-nigeria-air/): The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, continued the prosecution of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, with a prosecution witness, PW12, Christopher Odofin, alleging how an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines was presented as Nigeria Air during the final days of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
- [Customs, Police Deepen Collaboration on National Security](https://journalng.com/customs-police-deepen-collaboration-on-national-security/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation to address security challenges and enhance national stability.
- [NiMet Inaugurates Service Innovation Committee to Drive Research, Digital Transformation](https://journalng.com/nimet-inaugurates-service-innovation-committee-to-drive-research-digital-transformation/): The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) , inaugurated its Service Innovation Committee at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja as part of efforts to institutionalize innovation, strengthen research and development, deepen digital transformation, and enhance service delivery.
- [Customs to Launch Special Operations Against Vegetable Oil Smuggling](https://journalng.com/customs-to-launch-special-operations-against-vegetable-oil-smuggling/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stepped up efforts to curb the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country, announcing plans to deploy intelligence-driven special operations aimed at protecting local industries, preserving jobs, and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.
- [NCAA Certifies First Approved Aviation Training Organisation in Kano    ](https://journalng.com/ncaa-certifies-first-approved-aviation-training-organisation-in-kano/): The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja has formally presented an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate to Pathway Pro Limited to conduct licenced preparatory training as well as flight dispatcher training, making it the first organisation of its kind to receive such approval in Kano State.
- [Private Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing Near Asaba, NCAA Launches Investigation](https://journalng.com/private-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-near-asaba-ncaa-launches-investigation/): The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) following an emergency landing on a roadway near Asaba, Delta State.
- [Abuja MoU, NIMASA, Marine & Blue Economy Ministry to Convene 22 Maritime DGs in Lagos](https://journalng.com/abuja-mou-nimasa-marine-blue-economy-ministry-to-convene-22-maritime-dgs-in-lagos/): The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central Africa (Abuja MoU) will host Directors General, Chief Executive Officers of Maritime Administrations, and Heads of Port State Control from 22 countries in Lagos from June 29 to July 1, 2026.
- [Africa’s Largest Bank, Standard Bank Group Endorses Dangote Refinery IPO](https://journalng.com/africas-largest-bank-standard-bank-group-endorses-dangote-refinery-ipo/): Africa's largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent.
- [NRC Confirms Four Dead in Warri-Itakpe Train Accident](https://journalng.com/nrc-confirms-four-dead-in-warri-itakpe-train-accident/): The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the death of four passengers following a train accident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) near Agbor in Delta State.
- [Lagos Set to Rival Africa’s Top Aviation Hubs, Says Keyamo ](https://journalng.com/lagos-set-to-rival-africas-top-aviation-hubs-says-keyamo/): The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence that Lagos is on course to rival some of Africa's most established aviation hubs as ongoing investments and reforms continue to transform Nigeria's aviation sector.
- [CEVA Logistics, EFL Africa Launch Joint Venture in Nigeria​](https://journalng.com/ceva-logistics-efl-africa-launch-joint-venture-in-nigeria/): ...Wide Range of Logistics, Customs Solutions Available
- [SAHCO Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UAE Aviation Ties to Drive Trade Expansion](https://journalng.com/sahco-seeks-stronger-nigeria-uae-aviation-ties-to-drive-trade-expansion/): Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its willingness to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while also exploring strategic partnerships with leading Middle East Airlines with the intent of boosting passengers, cargo and e-commerce activities between the two countries.
- [NRC Confirms Incident Involving Warri-Itakpe Train Service, Deploys Emergency Response Teams](https://journalng.com/nrc-confirms-incident-involving-warri-itakpe-train-service-deploys-emergency-response-teams/): The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that an incident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred on Sunday, prompting the deployment of emergency response teams and relevant authorities to the scene.
- [NDLEA Intercepts Massive Opioid Consignments Hidden in Building Materials, Arrests Five Suspects   ](https://journalng.com/ndlea-intercepts-massive-opioid-consignments-hidden-in-building-materials-arrests-five-suspects/): Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted large quantities of opioids and other illicit drugs hidden inside building materials as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks. The operation also led to the arrest of a 75-year-old man in Ebonyi State and four suspected female drug traffickers in Edo, Imo, Kano and Gombe states.
- [NSML’s Maritime Centre of Excellence Bags UK Certification to Boost Nigeria’s Training Capacity](https://journalng.com/nsmls-maritime-centre-of-excellence-bags-uk-certification-to-boost-nigerias-training-capacity/): The Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE), operated by the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), has secured international certification from the United Kingdom (UK) Nautical Institute to enhance Nigeria’s global maritime training capacity and competitiveness of Nigerian seafarers.
- [How Flight Disruptions are Frustrating Nigeria Fliers   ](https://journalng.com/how-flight-disruptions-are-frustrating-nigeria-fliers/): Flight delays, cancellations and prolonged refund disputes are increasingly testing the patience of Nigerian air travellers, with many passengers recounting experiences of financial losses, disrupted plans and poor customer service despite existing consumer protection regulations. While airlines continue to cite operational challenges ranging from aircraft shortages to airport infrastructure limitations, affected travellers say the burden of these disruptions is often transferred to passengers who are left stranded, forced to purchase expensive alternative tickets or wait weeks for refunds.
- [What Acting Customs Controller Nura Miko Brings to PTML](https://journalng.com/what-acting-customs-controller-nura-miko-brings-to-ptml/): With sleeves rolled up, Deputy Comptroller Nura Miko assumes office as Acting Controller of Customs PTML. Armed with experience in duty collection, trade facilitation, strategic engagement, and zero compromise
- [How Awareness Gap , Poor Maintenance Culture Slow Down CNG Expansion in Nigeria — Imoukhuede](https://journalng.com/how-awareness-gap-poor-maintenance-culture-slow-down-cng-expansion-in-nigeria-imoukhuede/): In this exclusive interview, the Chief Technical Officer of Portland Gas Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Training and Refill Station, Mr. Daro Imoukhuede, shares deep insights into Nigeria’s growing CNG conversion programme. He reflects on key issues shaping adoption, including vehicle maintenance culture, financing models, and workforce development, which continue to influence the pace of CNG expansion in the country.
- [Customs Hosts Diplomatic Reception to Deepen International Cooperation, Trade Relations](https://journalng.com/customs-hosts-diplomatic-reception-to-deepen-international-cooperation-trade-relations/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international partnerships, trade facilitation, and border security through sustained engagement with the diplomatic community.
- [Miko Rallies Stakeholders to Strengthen Trade Facilitation at PTML Port](https://journalng.com/miko-rallies-stakeholders-to-strengthen-trade-facilitation-at-ptml-port/): The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Port & Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Nura Miko, has called for stronger collaboration with terminal operators and other stakeholders to enhance trade facilitation, improve cargo clearance efficiency, and surpass existing revenue targets.

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