Author: Saint Augustine

Access Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable finance with a strong showing at the launch of the Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, CGIN Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School. Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director, Risk Management at Access Bank, was specially invited to speak at the event in recognition of the Bank’s pioneering role in integrating sustainability into its business model and its inspiring leadership within Nigeria’s corporate landscape. In his presentation, Jobome provided a comprehensive overview of how Access Bank has embedded climate risk considerations across its governance structure, operations, and financial decision-making processes. He noted…

SIFAX Group Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi has congratulated Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service on his landmark election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization, WCO Council. In a letter personally signed, Dr. Afolabi described Adeniyi’s emergence as a testament to his exemplary leadership, deep expertise and unwavering commitment to reforming and repositioning the Nigeria Customs Service. “This well-deserved recognition is not only a source of national pride but also a momentous achievement for the African continent and the maritime industry as a whole,” Afolabi stated. He noted that Adeniyi’s election as the first Nigerian to occupy…

…Assures members of tackling operational challenges The newly elected executive of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Apapa Chapter led by Chief Emeka Chukwumalu, on Monday, held an inaugural general meeting of the chapter with all the members and stakeholders in attendance. The Publicity Secretary of ANLCA in the chapter, Chief Chima Idika who briefed our correspondent in the outcome of the meeting said that the executive used the opportunity presented by the general meeting to nominate and appoint the Heads of taskforce for various terminals and units under the chapter for an initial period of three months.…

The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN has extended its warmest congratulations to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his historic election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization, WCO Council . Spokesman of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada who broke the news in a release said the election was held during the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meetings held on Saturday, 28th June, 2025, at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels. According to Maiwada, the WCO Council is the highest decision-making body in global Customs administration. The President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey…

The Apapa command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has collected the sum of N1.378 trillion revenue in the first half of 2025 at Apapa port. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, disclosed this on Tuesday, when he paid a visit to the headquarters of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF. Olomu said: “I wish to announce that as a result of collaboration with partners like NAGAFF, we have attained a total collection of N1,378,000,000,000 for the first half of 2025. Let me also thank you very sincerely for your support of the CGC’s…

…Says Tinubu needs Kwankwasiyya leader to actualize second term dream A socio-political group, Youth Alliance For Better Nigeria has called on the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP in 2023 presidential election, Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to join the All Progressives Congress, APC in order to join hands with Tinubu to salvage Nigeria and get it working again. The convener of the group, Hon. Ufuoma O. Adievuwhare otherwise known as Comrade Abalaka who disclosed this in a chat with our correspondent in Lagos on Monday, stated that the group, after a meeting three weeks ago in…

…As NSWBN, Mission To Seafarers hold 2025 Day of the Seafarers The Managing Partner of the Maritime and Commercial Law Chambers, Barr. Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara has emphasized the requirement for Nigerian-flagged vessels to implement anti-harassment, risk assessment, training and confidential grievance mechanisms in line with the Maritime Labour Convention, MLC 2006 on occupational safety and health. Nwagbara who made this observation in a keynote presentation at the 2025 Day of the Seafarers with the theme, “My Harassment-Free Ship”, put together by the National Seafarers’ Welfare Board of Nigeria, NSWBN in collaboration with the Mission to Seafarers, MTS in Lagos recently,…

The Africa Association Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has congratulated the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi over his election, Saturday, in Brussels, as the Chairman of the World Customs Organisation, WCO Council. APFFLON, in a statement signed by its National President, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite in Lagos on Sunday described the emergence of Adeniyi as the Chairman, WCO Council as a testament to his exceptional leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to enhancing global customs standards and practices. It maintained that Adeniyi’s vast experience and profound understanding of the complexities of international trade and customs would undoubtedly…

…Says election affirmation of change in global perception of Nigeria The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA has congratulated the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi over his election, Saturday, in Brussels, as the Chairman of the World Customs Organisation, WCO Council. Spokesman of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada who broke the news in a release sad the election was held during the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meetings held on Saturday, 28th June, 2025 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels. According to Maiwada, the WCO Council is the highest decision-making body…

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, WISTA Nigeria proudly celebrates the historic appointments of two distinguished women leaders in the maritime industry: Madam Jemilat Mahamah as Chairman of the Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority and Ms. Iroghama Ogbeifun as a Board Member of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. Madam Mahamah’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Ghana and the wider maritime community. A symbol of visionary leadership and dedicated service, her elevation brings pride to WISTA Ghana, WISTA Africa, and the global WISTA network.  “We are immensely proud of Madam Mahamah’s achievement”, said Dr. Odunayo…