Customs CG, Adeniyi, decries proliferation of associations in freight forwarding, maritime media industries
By Babatunde Aremu
The Comptroller- General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has decried the proliferation of associations in the freight forwarding industry as well as the maritime Media which he said is giving confusing signals to policy makers.… More...
Customs CG, Adeniyi conferred with Iconic Maritime Award, Lauded for the Suspension of 4% FOB on Imports
By Babatunde Aremu
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has been conferred with Nigerian Maritime journalists iconic Maritime Award with a special commendation for his excellent performance since he assumed office as CGC .… More...
Nigeria Customs Service Hands Over Seized Arms to NCCSALW
…As CGC Adeniyi Reiterates Commitment to Enhance National Security
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW).… More...
2025 Budget: Senate Passes ₦54.9 trillion Naira Appropriation Bill
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigerian senate has passed passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, totaling N54.9 trillion.
This significant milestone was reached after extensive deliberations and collaboration among Senate members.
A breakdown of the budget reveals the following allocations:
• N23.963 trillion for capital expenditure
• N14.317 trillion for debt servicing
• N3.645 trillion for statutory transfers
• N13.64 trillion for recurrent expenditure
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio in his address commended his Distinguished Colleagues for their tireless work in ensuring the swift passage of the bill, stating,
“I thank my Distinguished Colleagues for working round the clock to ensure that this was achieved today.”… More...
Shittu Leads Maritime Stakeholders To Award Dinner For Customs CG On Thursday
By Babatunde Aremu
A former National President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chairman of Skelas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, will lead maritime industry stakeholders as the Chairman to the much-anticipated award dinner being organised by Nigerian Maritime Journalists to honour the excellent performance of the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on Thursday.… More...
CUSTOMS SUSPENDS
IMPLEMENTATION OF 4% FOB CHARGE
By Babatunde Aremu
1The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of the
implementation of 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) value on imports as provided in Section
18(1)(a) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCSA) 2023.… More...
MARAN fixes February 27 for Roundtable on ICTN controversy
By Babatunde Aremu
Following the controversies that have trailed the planned introduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note, ICTN, the Maritime Association of Nigeria, MARAN has disclosed that it is time to put the controversies to rest once and for all.… More...
MARAN fixes Thursday, February 27 for roundtable on ICTN controversy
By Babatunde Aremu
Following the controversies that have trailed the planned introduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), the Maritime Association of Nigeria, (MARAN) has disclosed that it is time to put the controversies to rest once and for all.… More...
Customs hosts Roundtable on Operational Best Practices for Government-Owned Companies
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 6 February 2025, hosted a high-level roundtable discussion on operational best practices for government-owned companies at its Headquarters in Maitama Abuja. The event brought together key stakeholders from the military, paramilitary, and financial sectors.… More...
Abia North leaders, constituents back senator Kalu for re-election
By Babatunde Aremu
Abia North senatorial district’s constituents, including royal fathers and a university don, have continued to eulogize the lawmaker representing the zone at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, over his quality representation, particularly on infrastructure, and therefore want him back in 2027.… More...
