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FG implements ECOWAS Common External Tariff on imports
CGC, Dikko AbdullahiThe Federal Government has approved the implementation of the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET) 2015-2019 and 2015 Fiscal Policy Measures.The approval for the implementation of...
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Clearing agents demand statutory remuneration from customs revenue
National President ANLCA, Alhaji Olayiwola ShittuThe Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has demanded that it should be remunerated like other government agencies in order to boost...
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NIMASA gives 5-yr grace period to phase out Single Hull Tankers
DG NIMASA, Dr Ziakede AkpobolokemiThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Tuesday said it had extended the phase-out date for single hull tankers from the initial 2015...
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Apapa Customs Command hits N74.1bn revenue in Qrt1
CAC Apapa Area 1 Command of NCS, Eporwei EdikeThe Apapa Area 1 Command of Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) recorded a revenue of N74.11 billion in the first quarter of 2015,up from N55.36 billion generated...
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Association says vibrant arbitration system in maritime sector will attract...
Dr Omogbai Omo-Eboh, President, MAANThe Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN) says vibrant national maritime arbitration system will attract quality investors to the industry and...
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Agbakoba wants Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa recalled
Dr Olisa AgbakobaHuman Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, on Tuesday advised that the Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa be recalled over the ongoing xenophobic...
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Maritime sector can create 1.5 m jobs, says expert
CEO Peacegate, Prince Ayorinde AdedoyinA Shipping Practitioner, Mr Ayorinde Adedoyin on Wednesday urged the incoming adminstration to develop the maritime sector which could create 1.5 million jobs....
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Ajegunle, Festac, Satelite towns, others to enjoy modern ferry services...
L-R: Country Director, Seacoach Ferry, Prof. Adebayo Otitoloju and Lagos Area Manager, NIWA, Mr Mu'azu Sambo in one of the Seacoach boats in CMSResidents of communities including Ajegunle, FESTAC,...
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Expert says appointment in maritime industry should not be politicised
Capt. Fola OjutalayoCapt. Fola Ojutalayo, a Senior Lecturer in the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos, on Wednesday said appointments of heads of maritime agencies should not be...
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Agbakoba calls for reform of anti-corruption agencies
Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SANDr Olisa Agbakoba, Human Rights Advocate and Maritime Lawyer, has called for a reform of anti-corruption agencies in the country to reduce corruption. Agbakoba, who made the call...
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NIWA, Sea School, boat operator collaborate on safety awareness for passengers
Seacoach floating jetty at CMSThe Seacoach Ferry operators says it is collaborating with the National Inland Waterways Authority(NIWA) and the Sea School, Lagos, to create safety awareness for...
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Council expects competitive customs procedures following implementation of...
Mr Lucky AmiweroThe National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents(NCMDLCA) says it expects a more competitive customs procedure as Nigeria begins the implementation of the ECOWAS...
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Nigeria Customs Service to host WCO
CGC, Dikko AbdullahiThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will host the 20th edition of Conference of Directors-General of Customs in West and Central Africa of the World Customs Organisation(WCO).The...
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Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents swears in new Publicity...
The National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Prince Olayiwola Shittu, on Monday swore in Dr Collins Kayode Farinto as the new National Publicity Secretary...
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Dikko, Mikuriya seek regional collaboration and synergy
CGC, Dikko AbdullahiThe Comptroller General of Customs, Dr Dikko Abdullahi on Wednesday stressed the need for stronger collaboration and synergy amongst regional organizations in the West and Central...
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President Jonathan sacks MD of Nigerian Ports Authority, Abdullahi
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday evening relieved the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Malam Habib Abdullahi of his position. The President also announced the...
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Nigeria’s Admiralty law is archaic, says Agbakoba
Dr Olisa AgbakobaDr Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and maritime lawyer, has described Nigeria’s Admiralty law as archaic.The maritime lawyer stated this in an interview with the News...
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Association wants CVFF invested in maritime development bank
The Nigerian Indigenous Ship-owners Association (NISA) on Thursday said that the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund(CVFF) would be of greater benefit to the industry operators if it were invested in a...
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NIMASA gives 5-yr grace period to phase out Single Hull Tankers
DG NIMASA, Dr Ziakede AkpobolokemiThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Tuesday said it had extended the phase-out date for single hull tankers from the initial 2015...
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Australia, Norway to partner NIMASA on capacity development
§L-R:Head, Protocol Unit of NIMASA, Ms Kehinde Bolaji; Director, Shipping Development, Captain Warredi Enisuoh; Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Angela Tierney; Director General, NIMASA, Dr Ziakede...
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