NAGAFF Board Urges Professionalism and Government Intervention in Freight Forwarding practice
By Babatunde Aremu
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Board In-Council has expressed concerns over recent developments in the freight forwarding industry, particularly after the appointment of Mr.… More...
MARAN Rallies Oyetola, Tantita Security,Others for MAMAL 2025, Issues New Date, Venue
By Babatunde Aremu
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is rallying the Nigerian maritime industry’s creme-de-la-cream, including the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Tantita Security Services Limited, Engr Greg Ogbeifun, and the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN), among others.… More...
*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 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...
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
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 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
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
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*
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...
