The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is moving forward with plans to approve a digital pricing framework for freight forwarding services in Nigeria. The initiative was disclosed by Kingsley Igwe, the Registrar...

At DSA 2026, Customs CG Adeniyi calls for stronger global security cooperation The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), represented by Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi, participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026)...

Federal Government talks with players in Nigeria’s maritime sector have hit a deadlock over a proposed increase in shipping tariffs. The disagreement emerged after the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) suspended an earlier plan to...

The Nigeria Customs Service’s Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C in Owerri has recorded a major interception in the fight against illicit drug trafficking. According to the Customs authority, operatives intercepted over one million...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reduced the import tariff on fully-built passenger vehicles, four-wheel drive cars, and station wagons from 70% to 40%. This change is part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and takes...

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, just disclosed that the Federal Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of port concession agreements to address longstanding gaps and strengthen the legal...

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the newly completed office of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Tinubu arrived at...

Nigeria is stepping into another major infrastructure push with the planned rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin Can ports, backed by a £746 million funding package. On paper, it looks like the kind of bold...

The National Single Window (NSW) management has announced that a fully equipped Support Centre has been set up in Apapa, Lagos, to help port users transition smoothly after the platform’s official go-live. The NSW...

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it has valid reasons for delaying the renewal of port concession agreements. According to the NPA, a careful and comprehensive review is necessary to improve investor confidence and...

Not less than 10 people have been confirmed killed, and several others injured after heavily gunmen laid siege on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday. According...

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled a new strategy aimed at boosting Nigeria’s non-oil exports by improving port infrastructure, simplifying export processes, and automating port operations. Speaking at the 37th Enugu International Trade...

The Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Mr Kingsley Igwe, has explained why freight forwarders have not been enjoying the expected benefits from the Practitioners Operating Fee...

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) PTML Chapter held an environmental awareness campaign to sensitise members, officers, and stakeholders on the need for environmental sustainability. Organised by the chapter under the leadership of Chairperson...

Nigeria’s power crisis is worsening, with electricity distribution companies pointing to weak generation from the country’s hydroelectric plants as a major contributor to frequent blackouts. In an interview with Nairametrics, Sunday Oduntan, CEO of...

The Federal Government has defended a £746 million ports upgrade deal with the United Kingdom, saying it will improve trade, reduce logistics costs, and create jobs—despite criticism that foreign partners may benefit more. The...

Nigeria’s port concession renewals are facing renewed uncertainty as several terminal operators whose contracts have expired—or are about to expire—continue to operate without clear renewal agreements. Industry stakeholders say the delays are increasing investment...

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a strong revenue performance for February 2026. According to official figures, the Command generated ₦120.46 billion in February 2026. This is...

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed all shipping lines and their agencies to suspend the implementation of recently approved tariff increases. According to the Council, the decision follows ongoing engagements with key stakeholders and concerns raised...

Operatives of the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted two containers carrying 3,398 cartons (339,800 bottles) of codeine syrup at Apapa Port in Lagos. According to the command, the codeine...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 13 containers filled with prohibited and falsely declared goods at the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa. Authorities say the items are worth more than ₦6.81 billion, making...

The maritime industry is rapidly evolving as digital technologies reshape how ships operate, how ports function, and how maritime authorities manage trade and security. In Nigeria and across West Africa, this digital shift is...

The Trade War Advocacy Committee wishes to draw the urgent attention of the Federal Government of Nigeria to the need to abolish the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) regime and re-introduce the International Cargo Tracking...

The price of petrol in Nigeria has increased again. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre, marking the third increase within one week. The...

Efforts to run Nigerian ports around the clock were meant to speed up cargo movement and reduce delays. The idea sounded simple: keep the ports open 24 hours so goods can move faster. But...

In a move described as a significant efficiency boost, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reduced the number of checkpoints along the Atan–Idiroko road in Ogun State from 16 to just three. The announcement...

Fresh concerns are emerging at Tin Can Island Port as cleared vehicles are once again being targeted by thieves commonly referred to as “wharf rats.” Importers and clearing agents say the vandals are stripping...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has strengthened its collaboration with the Western Naval Command in line with the three policy priorities of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation championed by the Comptroller-General of...

In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed its partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden. The renewal comes through...

In a move to deepen inter-agency collaboration, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) just highlighted a significant win for local and multinational players alike. Through the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, a group of Nigerian businesses has seen a notable boost to...