December 1, 2025

MARITIME

Trade facilitation Reforms: NECA commends Nigeria customs service

Trade facilitation Reforms: NECA Commends Nigeria Customs Service

…As CGC Reaffirms Commitment to Business-Friendly Policies

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation.… More...

CBN Governor , Finance Ministry, Hakeem Olanrewaju, confirm attendance at MARAN currency swap forum

CBN Governor, Finance Ministry, Hakeem Olanrewaju Confirm Attendance at MARAN Currency Swap Forum

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has confirmed the participation of key government and industry leaders at its forthcoming breakfast meeting focused on the Nigeria-Peoples Republic Of China currency swap.… More...

Customs issues first PAAR under B’odogwu trade modernisation system

Customs Issues First PAAR Under B’Odogwu Trade Modernisation System

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful
issuance of the first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the B’Odogwu
(Unified Customs Management System), marking a significant milestone in the
Service’s commitment to technology-driven trade reforms.… More...

Women’s African Club volleyball : Remi Tinubu declares championship open as customs defeats Cameroonian counterpart

Remi Tinubu Declares 2025 Women’s African Club Volleyball Championship Open…

As Customs Team Defeats Cameroonian Counterparts in Opening Match

By Babatunde Aremu

The First Lady and wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, 3 April 2025, graced the momentous occasion of the 2025 Women’s African Club Volleyball Championship, where she officially declared the tournament open.… More...

MARAN set to examine Nigeria – China currency swap Deal, April 15 @ Rock view Hotel

MARAN set  to examine  Nigeria-China Currency Swap Deal , April 15 @ Rock view Hotel

By Babatunde Aremu

In furtherance of its agenda-setting role and interrogation of key government policies as they affect the maritime industry, Nigeria’s foremost maritime beat association, the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to beam its searchlight on the Nigeria-China Currency Swap deal.… More...

CUSTOMS DEBUNKS FALSE REPORT ON EXTENSION OF CG ADENIYI’S TENURE

CUSTOMS DEBUNKS FALSE REPORT ON EXTENSION OF CG ADENIYI’S TENURE

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria customs service has debunked a fake release allegedly from the State House regarding an extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,

A statement issued and signed by Assistant comptroller of customs and National public relations officer of Nigeria customs service, Abdullahi Maiwada said the information is inaccurate and misleading.… More...

NiMASA’S CAMPAIGN TO END WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUM WILL SAVE NIGERIA OVER $400 BILLION ANNUALLY

NiMASA’S CAMPAIGN TO END WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUM WILL SAVE NIGERIA OVER $400 BILLION ANNUALLY

By Babatunde Aremu

War risk insurance (WRI) is an additional surcharge imposed by international shipping companies on cargo bound for Nigeria. It comprises two key components: war risk liability, which covers people and goods aboard the vessel and is calculated based on the indemnity amount, and war risk hull, which covers the vessel itself and is determined by its value.… More...

Healthcare products: Customs implements Presidential order to boost local productionn

Healthcare products: Customs implements Presidential order to boost local production

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigeria customs service has announced that Federal Government has approved comprehensive Guidelines aimed at enhancing local manufacturing of healthcare products, reducing the costs of medical equipment and consumables, as well as stimulating local investments in the country.… More...

“Makaiba brings 30 years of policing Experience to securing Lagos ports”

*Maikaba Brings 30 Years of Policing Experience to Securing Lagos Ports*

By Babatunde Aremu

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in charge of the Lagos Ports, Ibrahim Balarake Maikaba, psc+, brings over three decades of experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and border security to his new role.… More...