May 13, 2026

MARITIME

Oyetola urges innovative financing to Drive Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

 

 

 

Oyetola Urges Innovative Financing to Drive Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

By Babatunde Aremu

The  Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that finance remains the decisive factor in transforming Nigeria’s bold new vision for its marine and blue economy into tangible impact, stressing that without sustainable investment, the country risks leaving its vast marine resources underutilised.… More...

Airline operators Board of Trustees commends Nigeria customs for Business – Friendly reforms

 

Airline Operators’ Board of Trustees Commends Nigeria Customs for Business-Friendly Reforms

By Babatunde Aremu

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), led by President Abdulmunaf Sarina, lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its significant business-friendly reforms, marking a new era of collaboration between the airline industry and customs.… More...

Customs, Manufacturers seal strategic Deal on 4% FOB Exemptions, Trade facilitation

 

 

 

Customs, Manufacturers Seal Strategic Deal On 4% FOB Exemptions, Trade Facilitation

By Babatunde Aremu

In a landmark move to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base and ease the cost of doing business, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have reached a strategic agreement to exempt manufacturers from the controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge and deepen trade facilitation efforts.… More...

Nigeria reaffirms Maritime leadership at 2025 World Maritime Day

 

Nigeria Reaffirms Maritime Leadership At 2025 World Maritime Day Celebration

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria’s maritime ambitions took center stage today as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, delivered a keynote address at the 2025 World Maritime Day celebration held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.… More...

Apapa customs set to commence Scanning of 200 containers Per hour , assures stakeholders of seamless Trade

 

Apapa customs set to commence Scanning of 200 Containers Per Hour, assures stakeholders of seamless Trade

By Babatunde Aremu

Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba has urged port users and stakeholders to brace up for more seamless trade process following more giant strides being achieved by the Nigerian Customs Service modernisation project with the commencement of fixed scanners installation.… More...

Customs, MAN strengthen Partnership, promote wider mutual engagements

 

Customs, MAN strengthen partnership, promote  Wider Mutual Engagements

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to build a lasting friendship and partnership through a deeper understanding of their respective challenges.… More...

Maritime Gulf challenge Debuts in Lagos, Retired Naval Admiral Adeniran Emerges winner

 

Maritime Golf Challenge Debuts in Lagos, Retired Naval Admiral Adeniran Emerges Winner

By Babatunde Aremu

The maiden edition of the Nigerian Maritime Golf Challenge held in Lagos yesterday brought together key stakeholders in the maritime and golfing communities, with retired Rear Admiral David Adegbola Adeniran clinching the overall maritime nett title.… More...

SEME CUSTOMS CELEBRATES PROMOTION OF 66 SENIOR OFFICERS

 

SEME CUSTOMS  CELEBRATES PROMOTION OF 66 SENIOR OFFICERS

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command was filled with joy on Thursday, 18 September 2025, as 66 senior officers, promoted by the Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) during its 63rd Regular Meeting in Abuja, were decorated at the ECOWAS Complex, Joint Border Post (JBP), Seme-Krake.… More...

Customs, Police Strengthen collaboration as force PRO visits NCS Headquarters, Abuja

 

Customs , Police Strengthen Collaboration as Force PRO Visits NCS Headquarters, Abuja

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, hosted the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, at its Headquarters in Abuja.… More...

CUSTOMS, FIRS strengthen collaboration on National single window Project with renewed commitments

 

Customs, FIRS strengthen collaboration on National Single Window Project with Renewed Commitments

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian National Single Window (NSW) project is moving steadily toward its operational target of early 2026, following a series of high-level meetings at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja.… More...