Customs, agents disagree over National Single Window operations
By Godwin Oritse & Efe Onodjae There are indications of festering disagreements over the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW), a centralized digital portal launched by the Federal Government in March this year to address delays in import-export processing at the ports. It allows importers and exporters to submit trade documents once, replacing duplicate paperwork […]
Firm to hold international dredging summit
As part of efforts to improve dredging industry in the country, a Nigerian firm, Dredge Skills and Marine Training Centre Ltd has packaged an international dredging summit that would bring into the country renowned dredging equipment manufacturer and vendors from the US and Europe .
New CG of Customs urged to dismantle more units at seaports
The new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko, has been urged to dismantle some units at the seaports to facilitate cargo clearance.
NSE indicts banks over failure to lend to real sector
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has blamed the troubled banks for their woes, especially for their failure to lend to the real sector that is supposed to act as catalyst to the development and growth of the country.
World Bank, Kogi set aside N850m for community projects
The World Bank in collaboration with he Kogi government is to spend N850 million on the execution of some community projects in different parts of the state. Mr James Odeba, General Manager, Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (KGCSDA) disclosed this on Sunday in Lokoja.
Ghanaian VP warns insurers against over depenence on third party
Ghanaian Vice President John Dramani Mahama has admonished insurance companies operating in that country against over dependence on third party insurance business
