NIWA moves to improve waterways security
IN bid to attract private investments to enhance the nation's Blue Economy initiative, the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has commenced moves to improve security on waterways across the country.
Amidst Apapa infrastructure crises: Customs revenue rises 15% in H1‘19
DESPITE hindrances to trade, harsh economic situation, the chaotic traffic situation and broken road infrastructure around Apapa, Lagos, the country’s main port of entry, five Commands of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, recorded 18 per cent increase in import duties collection in the first half of 2019, H1’19.
CRFFN, stakeholders harp on capacity building for freight forwarding practice
THE Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, and other industry experts have brainstormed on building capacity in the freight forwarding practise in Nigeria to an enviable height at a retreat in Dubai.
Stakeholders concerned over 10% growth projection for maritime industry
MARITIME stakeholders have listed some measures that would be required to achieve 10 per cent growth in the sector as projected by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.
Customs reverts to old command structure
COMPTROLLER-GENERAL of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Col. Hameed Ali (retired), has reversed the recent streamlining of the service area commands with the creation of eight area commands, and the unbundling of the marine unit, saying it is aimed at enhancing administrative convenience and boosting revenue generation.
Pirates attack Lagos Lagoon Restaurant, steal 2 luxury boats
DARE devil sea robbers last week invaded the Lagos lagoon and made away with two luxury boats.
CBN change in customs duty exchange rate will exacerbate challenges faced by investors — LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) change in Customs duty exchange will exacerbate the challenges faced by investors and the citizens in the economy.
Q2 IMB Report: Nigeria takes lead in pirate attacks against vessels
DESPITE Nigeria’s effort to curb the menace of pirates attacks on vessels particularly in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria has continue to lead other countries of the world that are bedevilled by the negative impact of pirates.
Relocate tank farms, container terminals, Lagos community cries out
RESIDENTS of Satellite Town/ Ijegun-Egba, in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State under the aegis of the Satellite Town Forum, have called on the Federal Government to come to their aid and relocate all tank farms and container terminals from their community and stop issuing of licenses for new tank farms.
FG considers Ondo for deep seaport
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and Ondo State Government are currently in talks towards the development of a deep sea port in the state.
Seaports shut as maritime workers begin nationwide strike
NIGERIA’s fragile economy will face further pressures from the maritime sector with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, directing its members to withdraw their services in the commencement of a nationwide industrial action from today over unpaid wages to dockworkers, among other issues
