Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to gender mainstreaming and workplace inclusivity during its in-house commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 at its […]
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Customs: Export Processing Now Faster at Lilypond, But Port Gridlock Persists
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has assured exporters that processing of goods at the Lilypond Export Processing Terminal (EPT) is now seamless, significantly reducing delays and boosting […]
DRIVING GROWTH IN NIGERIA’S MARITIME SECTOR THROUGH COLLABORATION
By Kumuyi Oluwafemi The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) 17, “Partnerships for the Goals,” emphasizes the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, civil […]
FG Moves to Fast-Track CVFF Disbursement, Boost Maritime Sector
Joyce Mmereole Okoli After a long wait for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the disbursement of the fund. A move expected to […]
Tincan Customs Seizes Over ₦8 Billion Worth of Hard Drugs, Hands Over to NDLEA
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has handed over illicit drugs valued at more than ₦8 billion to the […]
Nagaff Compliance Team Decry ₦1 Million Extortion, Petitions Police Over Illegal Container Seizures, Threatens Port Shutdown
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Marine Police Headquarters, Musa Yusuf […]
Nigeria Customs Unveils “B’Odogwu” Tech to Boost Trade, Revenue at Apapa, Tincan Ports
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pre-launched its locally developed trade facilitation technology, “B’Odogwu,” at the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos. This follows an earlier pilot […]
CGC Adeniyi Honoured Sun Public Service Award, Unveils Major Community Development Plans
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honored with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and contributions to […]
ICTN Debate: Stakeholders Clash Over Implementation Despite Clear Benefits
Joyce Mmereole Okoli Stakeholders at a roundtable meeting on the proposed implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), have unanimously […]
NIMASA Pledges Stronger Support for Maritime Business Growth and Empower Local Investors
Joyce Mmereole Okoli The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a more competitive and investment-friendly maritime sector in Nigeria. The agency’s Director General, Dr. […]