NSC Suspends Port Charges Increase After Protest
The Nigerian Shippers' Council orders shipping firms to suspend new charges after protests. Get the latest on the fee adjustments and regulatory action.
The Nigerian Shippers' Council orders shipping firms to suspend new charges after protests. Get the latest on the fee adjustments and regulatory action.
SEREC urges an end to port shutdowns over shipping charges, advocating for structured arbitration and cost transparency. Read their full recommendations for industry reform.
Clearing agents in Apapa have halted operations at MSC to protest a sharp increase in shipping tariffs, warning it will worsen inflation and raise import costs for Nigerians.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan demands the release of 52 Ambrose Alli University students arrested during a protest against kidnappings in Edo State. She warns against criminalizing youth voices.
Nigeria records a 300,000MT surge in fish production in 2025, breaking a decade-long stagnation. The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy credits reforms and aims to cut import dependence. Read more.
Sixteen ships carrying petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel have arrived at Lagos ports. Meanwhile, the Apapa Customs Command announced a record N2.93 trillion revenue for 2025, a 24.32% increase.
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy affirms significant progress in 2025, citing Apapa gridlock resolution, IMO Council return, and new port approvals as key achievements driving economic diversification.
The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Port Command, recorded N2.93 trillion revenue in 2025, a 24.32% increase. Controller Emmanuel Oshoba credits technology and stakeholder compliance. Read more.
Nigeria Customs Service's Apapa Command reports a record N2.93 trillion revenue for 2025, a 24.32% increase. The feat is credited to tech deployment and stakeholder compliance. Read more on the strategies and enforcement wins.
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
NDLEA and Customs intercept 30.1kg of cocaine hidden on a Marshall Islands vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. This marks the third major drug bust in weeks. Read more.
Nigeria Customs and NDLEA intercept 30.1kg of cocaine concealed on a vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. A major victory in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full story.
Nigerian authorities intercept 30.1kg of cocaine hidden on a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. This marks the third major drug bust in weeks. Read the full details.
Nigerian students plan nationwide protests on January 14, 2026, against new tax laws. The action follows court rulings and unresolved discrepancies in the gazetted legislation.
Nigerian students demand FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji's removal over tax reforms, plan a national protest on January 14, 2026. Read the full story.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu opens up about his tumultuous first weeks in 2019 and his vision for a lasting legacy in Lagos. Discover his leadership journey and future goals. Read the full interview highlights here.
The Nigeria Customs Service is 80% ready to deploy a new FS6000 scanner at Apapa Port, aiming to end physical cargo checks and boost trade. Read more about the impact on clearance times.
APM Terminals and Barging Marine Solutions sign exclusive lease to expand Apapa port services, aiming to ease congestion and boost trade capacity. Read the full story.
ECOVIS OUC Chartered Accountants supports Apapa with festive rice and cash gifts. Read how this CSR initiative aids vulnerable households during economic pressure.
Civil society groups demand the dismissal of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya's aide, Adamu Danko, after a viral video showed him assaulting a councillor. Amnesty International calls for justice.
LAUTECH's Iseyin campus faces academic paralysis as lecturers abandon classes over poor infrastructure, leaving students stranded for months. Read details of the crisis and calls for government action.
The full NFF letter to FIFA protesting DR Congo's alleged use of ineligible players has leaked. Nigeria seeks match award, disqualification, and sanctions. Read details.
Youths in Kebbi State protest the EFCC's detention of former AGF Abubakar Malami, who faces 18 charges including money laundering and terrorism financing. He claims the probe is politically motivated. Read the latest.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva calls on the European Union to finalize the long-delayed Mercosur trade pact, aiming to create the world's largest free trade zone. Read the latest updates.
Analysis of why Tanzania's December 9, 2025, passed peacefully despite calls for mega protests. Citizens chose stability, rejecting external narratives of chaos. Read the full story.
Nigeria Football Federation lodges formal protest with FIFA, alleging DR Congo fielded ineligible players in crucial World Cup qualifier. Details of the discovery and potential sanctions revealed. Read the full story.
A coalition of civil society groups will hold a peaceful protest at the NJC in Abuja on February 26, 2026, over the court-ordered cancellation of the Enugu Economic Survival Summit in Lagos. They demand judicial clarity and redress.
Thousands protest President Javier Milei's labour reforms in Argentina, which unions say erode workers' rights. The bill aims to boost formal hiring but faces fierce opposition.
Hundreds of farmers and over 150 tractors clogged Brussels streets, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade pact they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods. Read the full story on the high-stakes summit clash.
President Tinubu told labour leaders he's taking extra steps to tackle insecurity, as NLC protests proceed in Lagos and Abuja. Details of the late-night State House meeting revealed.