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.
