October 12, 2025

Year: 2025

National single window to accelerate Nigeria’s quest for IMO category ‘C’- NPA MD

National Single Window to accelerate Nigeria’s quest for IMO Category ‘C’ –NPA MD

… describes it as the most strategic port initiative since 2003

By Babatunde Aremu

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has said that the implementation of a national single window (NSW) will promote Nigeria’s standing in the Committee of Maritime Nations and provide the reputational capital necessary for actualizing the case for the admittance of Nigeria into the Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).… More...

Tantita Chairman , Tompolo hails President Tinubu for legalising Maritime University, Okerenkoko

Tantita Chairman, Tompolo Hails President Tinubu for Legalising Maritime University Okerenkoko

By Babatunde Aremu

The Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has hailed President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for signing the Act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, saying the signing has given full legal backing to the institution.… More...

Customs collaborates with National supports commission to enhance sports development in Nigeria

Customs collaborates with National Sports Commission to enhance Sports development in Nigeria

By Babatunde Aremu

As part of efforts to revitalise sports, engage youths in meaningful activities, and enhance Nigeria’s global sports profile, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the support of the National Sports Commission to host the African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship.… More...

How to make single window work in Nigeria -Customs CG, Adeniyi

How to make Single Window work in Nigeria– Customs CG, Adeniyi

By Babatunde Aremu

After over a decade of failed attempts to implement international trade Single Window in Nigeria, the Comptroller-General General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has identified hydra-headed factors that have undermined every effort on the project and proferred ways to make it work.… More...

TRADE FACILITATION: TINCAN CUSTOMS TO ENJOY SUCCESS OF ‘B’ ODOGWU AFTER ITS PILOT PHASE AT PTML COMMAND

TRADE FACILITATION: TIN CAN CUSTOMS’ TO ENJOY THE SUCCESS OF ‘B’ ODOGWU’, AFTER ITS PILOT PHASE AT PTML COMMAND:

By Babatunde Aremu

  The integration of advanced technologies such as Blockchain, E - Customs platform and the artificial intelligence have all worked to enhance the speed of cargo clearance and have reinforced the Service's commitment towards meeting global best practices in the pilot phase of B'Odogwu initiative at the PTML Command.

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Customs Seme area command generates over ₦7.1 Billion revenue in 2024

Customs Seme Area Command generates Over N7.1 billion Naira Revenue in 2024

By Babatunde Aremu

The Seme Area Command of Nigeria customs service has presented it’s 2024 revenue generation totalling seven billion, one hundred and sixty-six million, five hundred and seventy six thousand, three hundred and ninety seven naira, forty-nine Kobo (7,166,576,397,49)
This figure represents a 21.7 per cent increase for the corresponding period of 2023.… More...

Customs Seme area command generates over ₦7.1 billion revenue in 2024

Customs Seme Area Command generates Over N7.1 billion Naira Revenue in 2024

By Babatunde Aremu

The Seme Area Command of Nigeria customs service has presented it’s 2024 revenue generation totalling seven billion, one hundred and sixty-six million, five hundred and seventy six thousand, three hundred and ninety seven naira, forty-nine Kobo (7,166,576,397,49)
This figure represents a 21.7 per cent increase for the corresponding period of 2023.… More...

Nigeria customs service records $2.14 Billion in non- oil exports at Lilypond export command in 2024

Nigeria Customs Service Records $2.14 Billion in Non-Oil Exports at Lilypond Export Command in 2024

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a remarkable achievement in the non-oil export sector, with goods valued at $2.14 billion exported through the Lilypond Export Command in 2024.… More...

NIGERIA CUSTOMS SET TO IMPLEMENT GUIDELINES ON DWELLING TIME FOR IMPORT AND EXPORT CONSIGNMENTS AT PORT TERMINALS

NIGERIA CUSTOMS SET TO IMPLEMENT GUIDELINES ON DWELLING TIME FOR IMPORT AND EXPORT CONSIGNMENTS AT PORT TERMINALS

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to  commence implementation of new guidelines regulating the dwelling time for import and export consignments at port terminals, reflecting its commitment to trade facilitation in line with the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business initiatives.

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Sunbet sets sights on Nigerian Gaming market with dual licenses

Sunbet Sets Sights on Nigerian Gaming Market with Dual Licenses

By Babatunde Aremu

Sunbet, a pioneering gaming company in Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced a major milestone in its expansion plans. The company has successfully acquired licenses to operate in Lagos State and Cross River State, paving the way for a new era in gaming and betting in Nigeria.… More...