October 12, 2025

Month: February 2025

Customs, CBN strengthen collaboration to implement Trade modernisation project

Customs, CBN Strengthen collaboration to Implement Trade modernisation project

…As NCS Prepares to Activate B’Odogwu in Other Commands

By Babatunde Aremu

 

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate trade and boost revenue generation—a development he said would benefit all Nigerians.… More...

MARAN roundtable: Stakeholders agree on benefits, differ on implementation

 

MARAN ICTN Roundtable: Stakeholders agree On Benefits, Differ On Implementation

By Babatunde Aremu

Stakeholders at the round table meeting on the planned implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN)are in agreement about the importance and benefits of the scheme but are sharply divided as to how it should be implemented.… More...

Implementation of ICTN will add Value to our Port system -Nweke

Implementation Of ICTN Will Add Value To Our Port System-Nweke

By Babatunde Aremu

Dr Eugene Nweke, Director, Research, Sea Empowerment Research Center, (SEREC) has appealed to stakeholders in the maritime industry to allow the implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) which will in turn add value to the Nigerian Ports system.… More...

Customs assures stakeholders of capacity for efficient implementation at MARAN roundtable

ICTN: CUSTOMS ASSURES STAKEHOLDERS OF CAPACITY FOR EFFICIENT IMPLEMENTATION AT MARAN ROUNDTABLE

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller General of Nigeria customs service has assured stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry of the capacity of the service to ensure efficient implementation of the international cargo tracking Note at the ports .… More...

NIMASA DG reaffirms commitment to creating enabling environment for maritime Growth

NIMASA DG reaffirms commitment to creating enabling environment for maritime Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector.… More...

“President Tinubu will return as President in 2027”–Senator Orji Uzor kalu

“President Tinubu will return as President in 2027”—Senator Orji Uzor kalu

By Babatunde Aremu

The federal lawmaker representing Abia North in the red chamber of the national assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has stated that he is hopeful that the All Progressives Congress will win the 2027 presidential election and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will return as the number one citizen of the country.… More...

2027 Presidency:Senator kalu backs Tinubu, picks holes in IBB’s autobiography

2027 Presidency: Senator kalu backs Tinubu , picks holes in IBB’s autobiography

By Babatunde Aremu

Senator Representing Abia North senatorial district Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Tuesday, picked holes in the Autobiography recently launched by Nigeria’s former Military president, ibrahim Babangida describing it as incomplete.… More...

ICTN: Maritime stakeholders set to hold roundtable at MARAN secretariat on Thursday

ICTN: Maritime stakeholders set to hold roundtable at MARAN secretariat on Thursday

By Babatunde Aremu

All is set for maritime stakeholders to attend the Roundtable Discussion on the controversial International Cargo Tracking Note, ICTN which was reintroduced by the Federal government.… More...

CUSTOMS NULLIFIES DECLARATIONS MADE DURING 4% FOB IMPLEMENTATION, DIRECTS STAKEHOLDERS TO MAKE NEW ENTRIES

CUSTOMS NULLIFIES DECLARATIONS MADE DURING 4% FOB IMPLEMENTATION, DIRECTS STAKEHOLDERS TO RECAPTURE ENTRIES

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the cancellation of all import declarations made during the initial implementation period of the 4% free on Board (FOB) charge on imports .… More...