October 12, 2025

Month: September 2025

CUSTOMS ACKNOWLEDGES FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE DIRECTIVE ON 4% FOB IMPLEMENTATION

CUSTOMS  ACKNOWLEDGES FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE DIRECTIVE ON 4% FOB IMPLEMENTATION

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) acknowledges receipt of the directive from the Federal Ministry of Finance to suspend the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charged on imported goods. The Service appreciates the Ministry’s engagement on this matter and remains committed to supporting government fiscal policies.… More...

NIGERIA’S IMO COUNCIL BID: OYETOLA INTENSIFIES CAMPAIGN FOR GLOBAL SUPPORT

 

 

Nigeria’s IMO Council Bid: Oyetola intensifies Campaign for Global support

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations to the United Nations at a reception in Nigeria House on Wednesday 10 September 2025.… More...

Ogbeifun, Maiguwa, Akinola named in 8- man committee to tackle war risk premiums

 

Ogbeifun, Maiguwa, Akinola, Others Named in 8-Man Committee to Tackle War Risk Premiums

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has constituted an eight-man committee to drive the implementation of resolutions reached at the just concluded 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL 2025), with particular focus on ending the War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums imposed on vessels calling at Nigerian ports.… More...

NPA, LFT strengthen collaboration to Drive Economic Growth

 

NPA, LFT strengthen collaboration to Drive Economic Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has assured stakeholders that the NPA is committed to collaborating with Lekki Freeport Terminal (LFT) to maximize its potential, thereby unleashing significant benefits for Nigeria’s national economy.… More...

Comptroller Anani assumes leadership of PTML command, Promises to sustain achievements of predecessor

 

Comptroller Anani Assumes Leadership of PTML Command, promises to sustain achievements of predecessor

By Babatunde Aremu

Following recent deployments by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller Joe Anani has assumed duty as new Customs Area Controller for Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML)Command with a promise to keep the lofty records of the command growing.… More...

Comptroller Anani Assumes Leadership of PTML Command, Vows to Sustain Tempo of Trade Facilitation, Anti Smuggling

Following recent deployments by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller Joe Anani has assumed duty as new Customs Area Controller for Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML)Command with a promise to keep the lofty records of the command growing.… More...

ETO: NAGAFF applauds improved NPA – TTP traffic management system in Apapa, Tincan ports s

 

ETO: NAGAFF applauds improved NPA-TTP traffic management system in Apapa , Tincan ports

By Babatunde Aremu

National Association of Government approved freight forwarders ( NAGAFF) has applauded the efficiency and standards set by Nigeria Ports Authority ( NPA) , Truck transit Park ( TTP ) with the use of ETO technology to ensure trade facilitation and traffic Management at Lagos Ports

The National President of NAGAFF, Chief Tochuckwu Esizi gave this commendation on Thursday at a Press conference in Lagos.… More...

ETO: NAGAFF applauds NPA – TTP efficient traffic management system in Apapa, Tincan ports

 

ETO: NAGAFF applauds NPA-TTP efficient traffic management system in Apapa , Tincan ports

By Babatunde Aremu

National Association of Government approved freight forwarders ( NAGAFF) has applauded the efficiency and standards set by Nigeria Ports Authority ( NPA) , Truck transit Park ( TTP ) with the use of ETO technology to ensure trade facilitation and traffic Management at Lagos Ports

The National President of NAGAFF, Chief Tochuckwu Esizi gave this commendation on Thursday at a Press conference in Lagos.… More...

APAPA CUSTOMS NEW CAC, COMPTROLLER OSHOBA SETS NEW RECORD WITH ₦20.1B REVENUE COLLECTION IN ONE DAY

 

Apapa customs new  CAC, Comptroller Oshoba sets New Record With ₦20.1b revenue Collection in One Day

By Babatunde Aremu

Barely 24 hours after assuming office as Customs Area Controller for Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba has started implementing his vow to build on the success of his predecessor.… More...

CUSTOMS ASSURES STAKEHOLDERS OF MERIT DRIVEN RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

 

CUSTOMS ASSURES STAKEHOLDERS OF MERIT DRIVEN RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS has informed the general public on the progress of its ongoing recruitment exercise, which commenced with an official advertisement published in national newspapers on Friday, 27th December 2024.… More...