Greg Ogbeifun to Chair 10th AMSAY Conference
The organisers of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference have announced that renowned ship owner and Chairman of Starzs Investment Company Ltd, Engr Greg Ogbeifun, will chair the 10th anniversary of the event scheduled to…
August24news.com Publisher, Ajagbe Bags Media Personality Award…
The Publisher of August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, has added another milestone to his growing list achievements with his recognition as the Media Personality of the Year Award by Go-Culture.
This recognition underscored his…
Customs: Comptroller Kaila Engages Stakeholders to Tackle Trade…
ZAINAB JUNAID
The Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Shuaibu Kaila, has intensified efforts to eliminate trade barriers along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor through…
Oyo/Osun Customs Hosts CGC Adeniyi Football Tournament
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has commenced the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Football Tournament, with the opening ceremony held on Friday, 1 May 2026, at the Polytechnic of Ibadan football field.
According to a…
NIMASA HR Director Jimoh Bags NIPR Fellowship
ZAINAB JUNAID
The Director of Administration and Human Resources of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mrs. Moji A. Jimoh has been formally inducted into the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations…
COWA Launches Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign Under Green…
ZAINAB JUNAID
In a coordinated push to intensify grassroots environmental action, the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) on Thursday rolled out a nationwide planting campaign, targeting 1,000 trees within an hour from 7am -8am,…
Former Interior Minister, Iheanacho Urges Maritime Journalists to…
Former Minister of Interior and Managing Director of Integrated Oil and Gas Limited, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho has urged maritime journalists in Nigeria to invest deeply in knowledge so as to enable them to understand shipping economics,…
CGC Adeniyi, UAE Embassy Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Trade,…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on 29 April 2026 held a diplomatic engagement with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abuja, where both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade…
CVFF Disbursement and the Burden of Responsibility: Why Repayment…
By Chika Chukwudi
The long-anticipated disbursement of Nigeria’s Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) marks a defining moment for the nation’s maritime sector. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the release of the fund…
Applications Open: Technical Assistance for Passenger Ship…
The International Maritime Organization is inviting Member States to express interest in receiving technical assistance for feasibility studies to support pilot projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships.
The…