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NCS set to tackle port bottleneck with new programme

NCS set to tackle port bottleneck with new programme

One of the challenges faced by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS ) in the area of revenue generation and trade facilitation has been decline in the number of vessels calling at ports in Nigeria as compared…

ECOWAS reviews action plan for integrated maritime strategy

ECOWAS reviews action plan for integrated maritime strategy

Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) Commission has reviewed the draft Action Plan of ECOWAS’ Integrated Maritime Strategy (EIMS) in order to achieve the objectives of the platform in Abidjan. Cote d’Ivoire. EIMS is a…

Improved port reforms boosting cargo inflow

Improved port reforms boosting cargo inflow

In 2013, the Federal Government commissioned a Corruption Risk Assessment (CRA) on the Nigerian port sector through the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),…

Rice, PMS smuggling decline in South West borders

Rice, PMS smuggling decline in South West borders

In line with Federal Government policies towards ensuring food security for its teaming population as well as address the high cost of living. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Lagos said that…

Poor regulation crippling Nigeria’s $15bn chandling business

Poor regulation crippling Nigeria’s $15bn chandling business

At various fora, maritime stakeholders have said that maritime sector is cardinal to Nigeria’s economy, which could contribute significantly to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It was learnt that chandling service alone could contribute…

Import: CBN curbs distortions in Customs duty

Import: CBN curbs distortions in Customs duty

As businesses grapple with financial strain, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has adopted the official closing exchange rate on the date of opening Form M for the importation of goods at the seaports. This…

NPA procures patrol boats to secure ports

NPA procures patrol boats to secure ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has procured seven patrol boats to secure the nation’s seaports and channel. The Managing Director of the authority, Mr Mohammed BelloKoko, explained that the procurement of the security patrol boats…

Reps seek urgent rehabilitation of TinCan port

Reps seek urgent rehabilitation of TinCan port

The House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours has stressed the need for urgent recountruction of TinCal Island Port because of its level of decay. It added that there should be comprehensive rehabilitation of…

Liner sets standard at Lekki Port on GHG emissions’ reduction

Liner sets standard at Lekki Port on GHG emissions’ reduction

The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) revised GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions strategy has set critical targets that will require a significant and accelerated shift to zero-emission fuels. It was revealed that the strategy’s target of 70…

Customs Generates N5.08bn From Lekki Port

Customs Generates N5.08bn From Lekki Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Command for the Lagos Free Trade Zone has revealed that in just eight months, the Lekki deep seaport generated N5.08 billion in revenue. This was revealed in a press release…