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 standout showing for Nigeria’s cross-border trade, the Seme Area command of the Nigeria Customs Service reported a revenue haul of N3.4 billion for February 2026, with the month still in progress. Comptroller...
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...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have intensified their collaboration to bolster security and resilience across Nigeria’s blue economy. The renewed partnership aims to enhance joint...
As the March 27 launch date draws near, the Shippers Council has expressed strong support for the National Single Window Platform. The move highlights a shared effort to improve coordination among government agencies and...
The Customs Area Controller of the command, Frank Onyeka, disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the command on Tuesday. He said the figure shows an increase of about N30 billion compared to the...
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission, NAHCON. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo...
As Troops Overrun Terrorists The Kogi State Government has issued a strong warning to churches across the state over continued violations of the security protocol banning late religious activities as well as worship in...
The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Lagos has shown its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the launch of a new sports facility in Ibafon, Lagos. The...
The Zonal Coordinator of Zone A, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, has commended officers and men of the Apapa Area Command for their outstanding performance in revenue generation,...
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Border Command, has started 2026 on a strong note with increased revenue and renewed anti-smuggling efforts. Within the first three weeks of the year, the command generated about ₦2...
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over a container of expired raw materials to NAFDAC and announced a strong revenue performance for 2025. Customs officers intercepted...
Customs Officials Explain Why Post-Clearance Audits Are Important The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with support from the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the World Bank Group (WBG), began the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme...
In a move aimed at easing congestion and improving vessel turnaround times, Five Star Logistics Terminal is relocating 1,200 imported vehicles from Tin Can Island Port to bonded terminals across Lagos. The Tincan terminal...
Fear gripped port users on Monday morning as a fully loaded tanker carrying diesel at about 7.45 am upturned on top of the Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos and spilt its contents. This is...
The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has unveiled its proposed 2026 budget, totaling ₦1,544,944,153. The plan centers on personnel costs and strategic capital projects aimed at strengthening the freight...
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has raised concerns about Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) project. The NSW is meant to make import and export processes faster and more transparent through digital systems....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on July 30, 2025, approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Bashiru Adeniyi, whose tenure was supposed to end on August 31, 2025. The...
The service said the move is based on the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and relevant international agreements on temporary vehicle admission. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the policy applies to non-commercial...