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  • MWUN warns ports employers: casualisation is ‘industrial manipulation’ hurting workers

    MWUN warns ports employers: casualisation is ‘industrial manipulation’ hurting workers

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    In an update published by PUNCH, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) renewed its opposition to casualisation in ports and related maritime operations, warning that the practice erodes permanent employment and basic worker protections.

    Union officials argue that short-term contracting and non-standard employment reduce welfare, depress wages, and weaken safety compliance across high-risk port environments.

    MWUN urged regulators and employers to align labour practices with local and international decent-work standards.

    PUNCH quoted MWUN’s leadership saying, “The union must act fast to stop this ugly trend.”

    Echotitbits take: Ports productivity and labour stability go together. Watch for whether regulators push enforceable standards—especially around contract duration, safety training, and union access.

    Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 (https://punchng.com/maritime-workers-kick-against-casualisation/)

    The Punch December 28, 2025
    https://punchng.com/maritime-workers-kick-against-casualisation/

  • Tin Can Customs surpasses 2025 target, hits ₦1.576tr in collections

    Tin Can Customs surpasses 2025 target, hits ₦1.576tr in collections

    Photo Credit: The Nation
    2025-12-24 07:22:00

    In an update published by The Nation, the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it exceeded its 2025 revenue target, citing stronger enforcement and improved processes.

    The command reported collections of about ₦1.576 trillion—roughly ₦51.8 billion above its assigned target—pointing to key import categories as revenue drivers.

    Officials say fewer multiple alerts helped speed up turnaround time without weakening controls, while enforcement activities continued alongside revenue collection.

    The Guardian backed the same development, quoting the controller: “Let me state unequivocally that the attainment of our annual revenue target does not in any way signify a relaxation of operational standards.” DMarketForces also reported the milestone and quoted him saying: “The command was given a revenue target of N1.524 trillion for 2025 and exceeded it…”

    Echotitbits take: Customs revenue growth is positive, but Nigeria also needs predictable, transparent port processes. Watch for whether clearance time improves and whether other commands replicate the efficiency gains without raising trade costs.

    Source: The Nation — December 23, 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/tin-can-island-port-customs-surpasses-2025-revenue-target-by-n51-8bn/)
    The Nation 2025-12-23

  • Lekki Deep Sea Port Says It Has Reached 50% Operating Capacity as Cargo Volumes Rise

    Lekki Deep Sea Port Says It Has Reached 50% Operating Capacity as Cargo Volumes Rise

    Photo Credit: Punch

    2025-12-17

    In a report carried by *The Punch*, operators of the Lekki Deep Sea Port say the facility has hit about 50% operational capacity, citing improving cargo throughput and expanding shipping activity.

    The update suggests the port is steadily moving from ramp-up to maturity, a key milestone given expectations that Lekki will reduce congestion pressure on older Lagos ports and support Nigeria’s trade competitiveness.

    Industry watchers also see the capacity marker as a signal for faster connectivity upgrades—road/rail evacuation, truck call-up efficiency, and customs processing speed will determine whether the port translates into lower logistics costs.

    Other reporting on the same development includes:
    – S&P Global: “Port utilisation is improving as West Africa trade routes adjust and operators expand calls.”
    – Lloyd’s List: “Terminal productivity gains are beginning to show in cargo-handling metrics.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: 50% capacity is progress, not victory. The real test is evacuation and cost-to-clear. Watch for rail-link milestones, customs digitisation improvements, and whether shipping lines increase direct calls that reduce transshipment delays.

    Source: The Punch — December 17, 2025 (https://punchng.com/lekki-deep-seaport-hits-50-operational-capacity/)