NPA introduces movement code for empty containers to ease traffic at Lagos ports
Truck drivers are required to obtain the code from designated holding bays before proceeding to the ports.
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Nigerian shippers Regulatory Interventions save Industry N90.6bn, $1.348m
The NSC received 558 complaints during the period and resolved 295 disputes involving container deposits, demurrage, detention charges, terminal charges, cargo claims and export fraud.
Nigeria Customs, Afreximbank to build one- stop border post
This was the outcome of a working visit by Afreximbank’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr George Elombi, to the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja.
Obadagbonyi becomes WACT-APM Terminals first Nigerian Managing Director
Chief Executive Officer, APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, noted that the appointment reflects the company’s commitment to leadership development and long-term growth.
Customs begin implementation of Green Tax Surcharge from July 1
The initiative aimed to promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon emissions and encourage the importation of cleaner vehicles into the country, in line with global environmental standards.
South African Ports Authority Signs Deal with Petrochemical Operators
Approximately three-quarters of South Africa’s fuel imports flow through Island View Precinct, which is part of Durban port on the east coast and acts as the country’s main storage and supply hub.
Nigerian Customs Captures 1,516 Officers for statutory retirements
In both circulars, the Service directed affected officers to proceed on mandatory pre-retirement leave in accordance with Public Service Rule 100238 and Federal Government Circular No. 63216/S.I/X/T; CR 1/2001/5 of March 20, 2001.
President Tinubu extends Comptroller General of Customs’ Tenure by six-month
The six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service.
Customs, BAT sign pact to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, signed for the NCS, while Managing Director of BAT Nigeria, Yarub Al-Bahrani, appended the MoU for his company.
Customs FOU C seizes N403.5m smuggled foreign vegetable oil in Southeast
He listed the seized items to include 3,310 jerrycans of 25-litre “Super Delicious” vegetable oil, 10 jerrycans of 10-litre “Super Delicious” vegetable oil, 20 cartons of 5-litre sunflower vegetable oil and 20 cartons of 3-litre sunflower vegetable oil.