Bayo Akomolafe
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has said that the partnership between SIFAX Shipping and ECU Worldwide will boost the nation’s export capacity and earnings. The council’s Director, State Offices Coordinating Department, Mr. Arnold Jackson,…
Bayo Akomolafe
Mission to Seafarers (MTS) is planning to establish a designated jetty in Lagos to improve access to its centre for the over 3,000 seafarers visiting the Lagos ports annually. The Chairman of MTS Lagos, Chief…
BAYO AKOMOLAFE
In February 2024, the World Customs Organisation (WCO) launched Time Release Study (TRS) to determine the length of time it takes to clear a cargo at the port. The study is a strategic and internationally…
Bayo Akomolafe
Fisheries and maritime experts have urged the Federal Government to review relevant laws in or – der to place fisheries under the Federal Ministry of Blue Economy. The advice was given at the 1st Annual…
Bayo Akomolafe
Globally, experts have said that blue economy is a long-term strategy aimed at supporting sustainable growth through ocean related sectors and activities. The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of oceanic resources for economic…
Bayo Akomolafe
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…
Bayo Akomolafe
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…
Bayo Akomolafe
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),…
Bayo Akomolafe
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…
Bayo Akomolafe
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…
