The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, has encouraged traders and investors to take advantage of the agency’s streamlined export procedures and emerging opportunities to enhance economic
growth. Speaking at the NPA’s ‘Special Day’ during the Kaduna International Trade Fair, Dantsoho assured stakeholders that the agency remains open for collaboration beyond the event. “I warmly invite you to engage with our business development team at the NPA pavilion and explore our fully interactive online
real-time website, www.nigerianports.gov.ng, for growth opportunities,” he said. Dantsoho highlighted the Authority’s efforts to boost the domestic economy by improving trade balance.
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Following the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4 per cent Free-on-Board charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service has said that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement. Maiwada explained that the measure is necessary to ensure clarity, maintain consistency in customs operations, and prevent any disruptions in clearance processes. He said that the affected importers, customs
agents, and stakeholders are, required to recapture their declarations to proceed with the clearance of their goods.
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The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has recorded its largest single seizure of cannabis sativa, intercepting 1,958 kilograms of the illegal substance valued at N398,265,000. The Customs Area Controller, Western Marine Command, Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye, made the announcement while briefing newsmen
stated that officers intercepted 3,793 loaves of cannabis along the waterways near Bar Beach Outstation. According to him, the smugglers attempted to outrun the officers, but when they realised they could not escape, they abandoned their boat and jumped into the sea. “Our officers, having received credible intelligence, were patrolling close to Ilase Sea Beach at about 200 nautical miles from the Lagos anchorage when they sighted the smugglers.
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Henceforth, trainings will be conducted for freight forwarders at the port terminals where everybody can make out time to participate instead of all these accredited institutions which is far beyond what an average practitioner can afford, it is also far
away from our point of operation. Mr. Kingsley Igwe, Chief Executive officer/Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) made this submission on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 during his first official visit to NAGAFF’s Headquarters in Apapa. Igwe noted that this move is
necessary because the freight forward industry is a knowledge based industry, it is regulated globally so it ought to follow global standard in operation, service and convention.
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of
NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this known while receiving the Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association. He emphasised that under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, led by Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, NIMASA is taking strategic steps to enhance local participation and encourage investment in the industry.
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Comptroller Frank Onyeka of the Tincan Island Port Command has reiterated the importance of thorough consignment inspections before cargoes exit the port, emphasising that diligent checks will prevent unnecessary stop-and-search operations after departure. Speaking during a parade with officers, he stressed that national security should be prioritised in all clearance processes to ensure the safety of the country and its citizens. Acknowledging the command’s performance,
Comptroller Onyeka commended officers for their contributions to revenue generation in January, urging them to maintain high standards of professionalism and efficiency. To further enhance their capacity, he announced plans for workshops aimed at equipping both officers and stakeholders with deeper knowledge of customs procedures and policies.
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