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• PDP, economists kick as party urges NASS to probe alleged looting of loans • About 85% of matured loans are refinanced, economist suggests • ‘You can’t take more when 80% of revenue goes into debt’ • Lagos to borrow …

By Kenneth Jukpor The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hammed Ali (Rtd.) has commended the Area Controller of the Idiroko Command; Comptroller Peter Kolo and singled out seventeen officers for commendation for anti-smuggling efforts in the border region. …

Multi-sectoral stakeholders will converge Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the Osun Hall of the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos to brainstorm on critical issues, even as professional competence is celebrated, at the 2021 Annual International Marine Pollution and Seaport Environmental …

By Kenneth Jukpor The Federal Government is concluding plans to begin excise duty collection on several products such as carbonated drinks, plastics, tiles, tissue paper, among others. The Zonal Coordinator, Zone A Headquarters of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller-General, …

• Two commit suicide as operators task FG on national development • Any unregistered investment scheme is illegal, says SEC • Founders on the run as EFCC arrests 10 operators • Experts list measures to safeguard Nigerians against falling victim …

· Amaechi gives condition for Hadiza’s reinstatement · Ex-Governors jostle for NPA top job, Bello-Koko leads the race By Kenneth Jukpor Four months after the suspension of the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman, the highbrow …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Thursday revealed that it has generated N526.9billion from January to August 2021, with N87.8 billion collected in August alone. The Comptroller, Malanta Yusuf, who disclosed this at a media briefing in …

By Kenneth Jukpor Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) for its efforts in the war against drug abuse and proliferation under the leadership of Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd). …

By Kenneth Jukpor As part of efforts to prioritize automation at Nigerian seaports, airports and land borders, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will be equipped with over seventy scanners under the ongoing Customs modernization project also known as E-Customs. The Zonal …

By Kenneth Jukpor Congregation of Registered Freight Forwarding Practitioners of Nigeria (CREFFPON) has written to the Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi on some issues which could hamper the upcoming Governing Board elections for the Council for the Regulation of …

By Kenneth Jukpor Ten members of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) have purchased forms for the upcoming Governing Council elections for the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), even as the association …

Efforts to move the maritime sector to zero-carbon fuels have received a boost following Maersk’s order of at least eight methanol-powered ships. The move, which has been hailed in many quarters, also comes with risks for early movers into green …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has announced the electronic verification of the new Ship Registry Certificates introduced on July 1. According to a statement by the agency, the new Ship Registry Certificates come with quick response codes embedded …

By Kenneth Jukpor A former Chairman, Governing Council of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Mr. Hakeem Olanrewaju has identified some flaws in the public notice issued with regards the planned election of the freight …

• Ajaokuta gulps N2bn yearly on salaries without producing steel • Workers are busy, not idle, says Osifo • ‘Sacking workers will increase unemployment rate’ Despite producing nothing and adding zero value to the nation’s economy, the Federal Government has continued …

The Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has restated the need for enhanced stakeholder collaboration in tackling maritime security challenges in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. Dr. Jamoh made this call in a …

As part of events to mark the 2021 Global Safety Day, the AP Moller Terminal, Apapa on Thursday last week, availed Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) to over 1000 truckers. The event, which held at the Lilypond Truck Park, Ijora, Lagos, …

Festus Keyamo Sends Condolence Letter Gunmen suspected to be kidnapper-herdsmen have reportedly killed Mr. Olajide Sowore, younger brother to pro-democracy activist and publisher of SaharaReporter online newspaper, Omoyele Sowore. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near Okada in Edo State …

·   IMO Council Elections: Nigeria’ll be better prepared in 2023 – Experts ·   MOWCA electoral crisis is a demerit for Nigeria at IMO – Akinsoji By Kenneth Jukpor Eighteen months after the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) commenced partnership with the Nigerian …

APFFLON commends Amaechi for opening individual participation Following the expiration of the two year tenure of the Governing Board of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), the Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has constituted …