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...
Major crackdown at Greece’s largest commercial port, six employees at the Port of Piraeus have been remanded in custody following their arrest on suspicion of involvement in an international cocaine smuggling network. The...
The Customs Consultative Committee (CCC) has recently voiced concerns over the reintroduction of the four percent Free On Board (FOB) levy, emphasising its potential to affect the cost of vehicles and imported goods in...
More than four years after several port terminal concession agreements expired, the Federal Government of Nigeria has maintained a deafening silence, raising concerns over possible political interference, corruption, and regulatory delays. Investigations by Shipping...
The Coalition of Civil Society Networks has lauded the recent reforms by Tincan Comptroller Frank Onyeka, championed by Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, which have led to a remarkable surge in revenue generation at...
Landmark development, the United States has officially become a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria for the first time in history, during February and March 2025. This notable change in trade dynamics is...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has announced an ambitious five-year reform plan aimed at transforming its operations through performance-driven strategies, complete digitalisation, and infrastructure development. A key milestone in this plan is the target...
Moving against illegal smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Seme Border Command has intercepted five trucks laden with a variety of illicit goods, including a staggering 2,800 bags of foreign parboiled rice...
Towards boosting Nigeria’s trade efficiency and economic growth, President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure the platform becomes fully operational by the first quarter of 2026. This...
Move to curb the underpayment of duties on imported vehicles, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a firm directive to its valuation officers nationwide. This fresh crackdown underscores the agency’s commitment to enforcing...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step toward social development by launching a series of community-based Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives across Lagos. The project commenced with the remarkable renovation of...
Africa’s richest person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has applied to begin work on a seaport near his fertiliser and oil refinery plants to make it easier to export goods, including liquefied natural gas and support...
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, recently paid an official visit to the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojo Adeyeye, at her Abuja...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reaffirms its unwavering dedication to continuous capacity building with a significant milestone. During the graduation ceremony of the Senior Executive Course in Complex Customs Operations, held on Friday, July...
The Nigeria Customs Service at Tincan Island Port has announced a historic revenue milestone for the first half of 2025, collecting a total of N747,079,233,259.91. This figure represents an impressive surge of N171,719,786,247.68 compared to the same...
Thirty years after the collapse of its former national fleet, the Nigerian government plans to establish a state-owned shipping carrier to champion its interests in global trade. The ambition is, in addition to other...
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry have called for a stronger national policy framework to combat the rising tide of marine debris threatening biodiversity, shipping operations, and coastal livelihoods Industry leaders at the annual summit...
Comptroller Frank Onyeka, the Customs Area Controller of Tin Can Island Port, has demonstrated proactive leadership in enhancing port operations through various strategic initiatives. which has significantly bosted effeicency at the port theough virious...