Women Promote Inclusive Practices in Maritime and Energy Industries
Women have urged policymakers, financial institutions, and industry leaders to expand opportunities for women to excel in maritime and energy as the country advances its economic capabilities. Their appeal comes at a time when global maritime communities are increasingly championing gender diversity, advocating for policies that drive economic growth and boost operational efficiency. Speaking at […]
OPERATORS URGE FG TO SAFEGUARD ₦3.5 TRILLION INVESTMENT IN BONDED TERMINALS
Operators Urge FG to Safeguard ₦3.5 Trillion Investment in Bonded Terminals Indigenous bonded terminal operators in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to implement policies that prioritize local content and enforce compliance among cargo handlers to protect the ₦3.5 trillion investment in the maritime sector. The Call for Government Intervention The General Secretary of […]
Government seeks operator’s expertise for implementing single window project
The government has requested APM Terminals to nominate staff members for the Private Sector Consultative Council to contribute industry insights and expertise toward the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) project. Tola Fakolade, Director of the National Single Window Team, highlighted that private sector involvement is essential for the success of the initiative. He […]
Nigeria trails as global shipping sees a 50% increase in LNG-powered vessels.
Despite a 50% surge in vessels powered by alternative fuels in 2024, Nigerian shipowners remain behind in the global decarbonisation effort. Most of the new vessels are engineered to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), yet even as Nigeria stands as a major LNG exporter, its local operators have struggled to tap into the growing […]
SEME CUSTOMS COMMAND BOSS UNDERTAKES COURTESY VISITS TO ENHANCE STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
In a strategic effort to bolster collaboration and enhance operational efficiency, Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, PhD, the Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, has initiated a series of courtesy visits to key traditional leaders and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. Conducted between 19 and 20 February 2025, these visits underscore the Command’s steadfast commitment […]
Understanding the Various Charges Levied on Importers in Nigeria
Importing goods into Nigeria involves navigating a complex system of charges, levies, and regulatory fees imposed by various government agencies and private entities. These charges significantly impact the cost of doing business and must be factored into pricing and logistics planning. Understanding these charges can help importers avoid unnecessary delays, penalties, and financial losses. In […]
IMPORTERS DESERT NIGERIAN SEAPORTS AMID EXCHANGE RATE HIKES, SHIFT OPERATIONS TO COTONOU AND TOGO
Amid the persistent rise in Customs exchange rates and foreign exchange instability in Nigeria, importers are reportedly redirecting their shipments to neighboring ports in Ghana, Togo, and the Benin Republic. This shift is driven by the continuous increase in exchange rates for cargo clearance, as set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Clearing agents […]
WESTERN MARINE COMMAND INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON CANNABIS SATIVA SMUGGLING VIA WATERWAYS
THE WESTERN MARINE COMMAND’S UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO REFINING ITS OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES, PARTICULARLY IN ANTI-SMUGGLING OPERATIONS, CONTINUES TO YIELD RESULTS. THE RELENTLESS VIGILANCE AND HEIGHTENED EFFORTS OF THE COMMAND’S DEDICATED OFFICERS LED TO A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025, AT APPROXIMATELY 2300 HOURS (11 PM) AT SEA. THIS OPERATION RESULTED IN THE LARGEST SINGLE […]
COMPTROLLER ALKALI ASSUMES LEADERSHIP OF OIL AND GAS FREE TRADE ZONE COMMAND, ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS, EMPHASIZES COMPLIANCE AND TRADE FACILITATION
The newly appointed Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Customs Command, Onne Port Harcourt, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, has emphasized the need for strategic collaboration with stakeholders to address operational challenges and enhance trade facilitation. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held on February 13, Comptroller Alkali stated that the […]
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