October 12, 2025

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NAGAFF Calls for Deregistration of four Associations over CRFFN Dispute

*NAGAFF Calls for Deregistration of Four Associations Over CRFFN Dispute*

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has called for the deregistration and withdrawal of licenses of four associations: Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Association of Registered Freight Forwarders of Nigeria (AREFFN), National Association of Air Freight Forwarders and Consolidators (NAFFAC), and National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA).… More...

Oyetola promises speedy reforms to end Boat mishaps as committee submits report

*Oyetola promises Sweeping Reforms to End Boat Mishaps as Committee Submits Report

By Babatunde Aremu

In a bold step towards ending recurring fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Friday, 1st August 2025, received the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, vowing that the Federal Government would implement sweeping reforms to improve maritime safety.… More...

Customs Lilypond command records $1.6 billion Export value, 36% Growth in Export Performance

Half Year Report: Customs Lilypond command Records $1.6 Billion in Export Value; 36% Growth in Export Performance

By Babatunde Aremu

The Lilypond Export Command (LEXC) of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable export performance for the first half of 2025, recording a cumulative export value of $1.586 billion.… More...

Nigeria customs service Transitions to Authorised Economic operator programme for enhanced Trade facilitation

Nigeria Customs Service Transitions to Authorised Economic Operator Programme for Enhanced Trade Facilitation

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is upgrading its trade facilitation program by transitioning from the Fast Track Scheme to the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme.… More...

President Tinubu extends the tenure of comptroller General of customs, Adewale Adeniyi

President Tinubu extends the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi

By Babatunde Aremu

The Presidency announces that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year.… More...

Prominent lawyer, Aponmade tasks NiMASA, NIWA to create more awareness on maritime investment opportunities

Prominent lawyer, Aponmade , tasks NIMASA, NIWA to Create more Awareness on Maritime Investment Opportunities

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have been urged to create awareness about investment opportunities in the maritime sector.… More...

Tanzania backs Nigeria’s IMO council Bid, Explores Nigerian model for Maritime Growth

Tanzania Backs Nigeria’s IMO Council Bid, Explores Nigerian Model for Maritime Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

The United Republic of Tanzania has endorsed Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.

A statement issued and signed by Special adviser media and communications to the Honourable minister in Abuja on Wednesday said this diplomatic endorsement was made during a courtesy visit by the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Selestine Gervas Kakele, to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.… More...

Nigeria customs service advises travellers on responsible use of US Visas

*Nigeria Customs Service Advises Travellers on Responsible Use of US Visas*

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory urging Nigerians to use their US visas responsibly.

In a statement issued and signed by Customs Spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the service highlighted concerns raised by the US government regarding the misuse of entry visas by Nigerians, which can lead to visa revocation and other consequences.… More...

Nigeria customs service advises travellers on responsible use of US Visas

Nigeria Customs Service Advises Travellers on Responsible Use of US Visas

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory urging Nigerians to use their US visas responsibly.

In a statement issued and signed by Customs Spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the service highlighted concerns raised by the US government regarding the misuse of entry visas by Nigerians, which can lead to visa revocation and other consequences.… More...

Customs CG, Adeniyi pays tribute to Late Journalist, Dr Usigbe at State House

Customs CG , Adeniyi pays tribute to Late Journalist , Dr. Usigbe at State House

By Babatunde Aremu

The Presidential Villa, Abuja, became a site of reflection and reverence on Monday, 27 July 2025, as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, paid a solemn visit to the State House Press Gallery to honour the memory of the late Dr.… More...