Nigeria is preparing for a significant shift in how trade is managed at its ports. The National Single Window (NSW)—set to go live in early 2026—is expected to reduce physical container checks by about...
NIMASA Celebrates Customer Service Week, Reaffirms Commitment to Excellence In observance of Customer Service Week, NIMASA highlighted the essential role of every frontline colleague in advancing safe and efficient maritime operations. The agency emphasised...
In a move aimed at safeguarding infrastructure and easing long-term traffic flow, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced a 15-day closure of the Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area. The shutdown,...
The Nigerian Navy has handed over a substantial cannabis seizure to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as part of ongoing efforts to curb illicit drug trafficking and bolster maritime security in Lagos...
In a crackdown spanning six weeks across several South West states, the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a major seizure haul. The operation, led by Comptroller...
The transport sector in Nigeria stands at a pivotal crossroads. With the maiden Transport Infrastructure Summit scheduled for October 29, 2025 at the Providence Hotel in Ikeja, stakeholders from across aviation, maritime, inland waterways,...
In a development that has sparked widespread discussion, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has come under scrutiny over multiple checkpoints at the Seme border. Critics are calling the setup a “disgrace to Nigeria,” arguing...
The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) has elected Mr Nicodemus Olorunshola Odolo as its new President, in what observers described as a keenly contested election held in Lagos. Odolo succeeds Barr. Leonard Ogamba...
A notable moment for Nigeria’s maritime sector unfolded as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Mr Arsenio Domínguez, touched down in Lagos to commend the country’s strides in maritime safety, security, and...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced strategic exemptions from the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) levy for key sectors, including MAN members, commercial airlines, healthcare goods, and government projects with Import Duty Exemption Certificates (IDEC)....
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers. The statement to this effect was shared on X on Wednesday by a political commentator, Imran Wakili. “Dangote Refinery...
The World Maritime Day (WMD) 2025 celebration in Lagos, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, called on Nigeria’s maritime community to embrace stewardship over exploitation. The remarks, aimed at ensuring sustainable...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has published the names of officers slated for statutory retirement in 2026. In a circular dated September 19, 2025, signed by the Comptroller in charge of Establishment, AA Bazuaye,...
A major round of promotions has lifted the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba on Thursday decorated 200 newly promoted officers, highlighting a merit-based process and a renewed focus on...
The Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a revenue haul of ₦159 billion for August 2025, underscoring the impact of technology-driven reforms on port operations. Customs Area Controller...
A new era of leadership, logistics optimisation, and community-driven progress at PTML Introduction The Tin Can Chapter of the ANLCA (Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents) marked a momentous milestone as Compt Joe Anani...
A new policy effective today, September 8, 2025, introduces a de minimis threshold for import duties on goods brought into Nigeria by air passengers and other travellers. The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) approved...
In a momentous gathering at the Apapa Customs Command, stakeholders from across the Nigerian port ecosystem joined the farewell for the recently promoted Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, Babatunde Olomu. After a tenure of...
The Powerful Pen Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) kicked off its annual Press Week today in Lagos with a vibrant health walk that combined fitness, camaraderie, and a renewed call...
In a bold show of unity, licensed Nigerian customs agents are pushing back against the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over a proposed dramatic hike in license fees. At a Lagos meeting organised by the...
In a scene that underscored renewed commitment to Nigeria’s maritime sector, Dr. Akutah Pius, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for providing a clear...
A sweeping crackdown at the Apapa Port has led to the seizure of 16 containers containing firearms, illicit drugs, expired foods, and other prohibited items, with a total value estimated at over N10 billion....
Reactions have been swift to the Nigeria Customs Service’s latest moves, including a proposed 4% FOB levy on all imported consignments and a significant uptick in licensing fees. Clearing agents—who play a crucial role...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) kicked off a targeted training program for Zone A officers to launch and operationalise its new Reputation Management Guide, underscoring a strategic shift toward transparency, accountability, and public trust....
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is reportedly pushing a sweeping set of licensing fee increases that would dramatically raise the cost of doing business for clearing agents, bonded terminals, and ship chandlers. According to...
Aiming to strengthen security along Nigeria’s waterways, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Lagos Marine Command have launched a three-day training programme. The exercise kicked off...
Dr. Bashir Jamoh, the former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has declared his intention to contest the Kaduna North Senatorial seat in the upcoming 2027 general elections. His announcement...
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has issued a strong statement demanding the deregistration of four key freight forwarding associations under the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria...
Development aimed at fostering smoother international trade, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria have issued a crucial warning to stakeholders in the maritime and trade sectors: avoid...
Boosting fleet safety and compliance, Panama has announced significant changes to its ship registration policies. The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will now cease accepting applications to register oil tankers and bulk carriers that are...
To combat illegal activities, the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Badagry, Lagos State, successfully intercepted seven fibre boats transporting multiple bags of foreign parboiled rice along the Badagry–Porto-Novo creek. Crackdown on Cross-Border Smuggling...
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), the regulatory authority overseeing ports and maritime activities in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the realisation of the critical Isiala Ngwa Inland Dry Port (IDP) project in...
To enhance trade facilitation and align with international best practices, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the transition from the current Fast Track Cargo Clearance Scheme to the globally recognised Authorised Economic Operator...