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admin wrote a new post, Electronic transaction will make cargo clearance simple, fast and cost efficient – SON 20 hours, 11 minutes ago

By Gboyega Oni

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is desirous of ending importation of substandard products through the ports and land borders into the country. One of the steps put forward by the […]

admin wrote a new post, Customs: RKC plays prominent role in trade facilitation – WCO 4 days, 22 hours ago

The Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC) would continue to play a prominent role in trade facilitation, in promoting the role of Customs in the security context and in harmonizing and simplifying Customs […]

admin wrote a new post, PHOTO NEWS: MD NPA receives Ambassador of the UAE, AIG Zone 11 4 days, 22 hours ago

Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (left)and the Assistant Inspector General Of Police, Zone 11, Oshogbo, Ibrahim Danjuma (right), who paid her a courtesy visit at the NPA […]

admin wrote a new post, Rwanda, DP World sign inland dry port contract 4 days, 22 hours ago

DP World and the government of Rwanda have setup a state-of-the-art logistics hub, located 20 kilometers from the capital city Kigali, close to the international airport. The facility is East Africa’s first eve […]

admin wrote a new post, Russian shipping company signs USD 149 Mn Loan for Atlanticmax LNG Carrier 4 days, 22 hours ago

Russian shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has signed a new USD 149 million loan to finance the construction of a new generation 174,000 cbm Atlanticmax LNG carrier.

The 10-year long credit facility was […]

admin wrote a new post, NYK steps into the future with Super Eco Ship 2050 4 days, 22 hours ago

Japanese shipping major NYK Group has given the world a taste of things to come as it unveils a new concept of an emission-free ship dubbed the NYK Super Eco Ship 2050.

The concept is part of […]

admin wrote a new post, Dangerous to use chemicals for preservation of agricultural commodities, NAFDAC warns 6 days, 2 hours ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against wrong application of agrochemicals by unauthorised persons for storage and preservation of agricultural […]

admin wrote a new post, Shipping Position: Four vessels discharging PMS/AGO, wheat, salt at PH Port 6 days, 2 hours ago

The Nigerian Ports Authority has said that four out of five vessels that arrived between November 12 and 14, 2018 at Port Harcourt Port, Port Harcourt, Rivers State are currently discharging 20,999.065 tonne of […]

admin wrote a new post, Robots are coming to clean cargo holds 6 days, 3 hours ago

Robots could soon take over and simplify the laborious and, at times, dangerous and time-consuming, process of cleaning cargo holds of dry bulk vessels.

Danish shipping company Dampskibsselskabet Norden […]

admin wrote a new post, IATA charges governments to change attitudes on air transport 6 days, 17 hours ago

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a change the way governments handle air transport matters so as to capture the social and economic benefits of air connectivity, by enabling a more […]

admin wrote a new post, Substandard Imports: Our greatest challenge is false declaration by customs agents – SON DG 6 days, 17 hours ago

By Gboyega Oni

The Director General of Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Osita Aboloma has declared that the greatest challenge SON faces in the fight against importation of substandard products is false […]

admin wrote a new post, SAHCO, Arik Air renew handling contract 1 week ago

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Public Liability Company (SAHCO) and Arik Air have renewed their ground handling contract.

The renewal took place at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos.

Speaking at […]

admin wrote a new post, Badagry Customs loses billions to bad road, vehicle ban 1 week ago

By Wale Oni

The Federal Government of Nigeria will continually lose billions of Naira in accruable customs duty due to the parlous state of the Lagos-Badagry-Seme Express way.

A top customs agent, Dr. Emma […]

admin wrote a new post, Why air service is so crucial for small cities 1 week ago

As airlines cut small-plane services and consolidate bigger cities, some communities are suffering.

In the past four years, 20 communities have lost air service, according to the Regional Airline Association. […]

admin wrote a new post, Customs compromises FG’s anti-corruption war – Maritime Editors 1 week ago

The anti-corruption war of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is being compromised by the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) headed by Col. Hammed Ali (rtd), the Comptroller General (CG), following […]

admin wrote a new post, Why domestic airlines are struggling in Nigeria – Aviation expert 1 week ago

The cost of fueling and maintenance of aircraft are said to be the main reasons domestic airlines in the country are struggling.

Mr Isaac Balami, the Chief Executive Officer, 7 Star Global Hangar Ltd., an […]

admin wrote a new post, KLT ANLCA Customs: Ndigbo back Soleji’s for second term 1 week ago

The Council of Igbo Elders at the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Association of Nigeria Customs Agents (ANLCA) has thrown its full weight behind the incumbent Chapter Chairman, Comrade Goddy Sewa Soleji […]

admin wrote a new post, IATA, Deloitte Develop Airport Ownership & Regulation Guidance 1 week, 1 day ago

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Deloitte have published guidance materials for governments considering public-private partnerships (PPP) and other forms of privatization programs for airport […]

admin wrote a new post, Part Two: Unveiling the Potential of Blockchain for Customs 1 week, 1 day ago

Concerns raised

Many issues need to be discussed in view of the challenges in bringing the blockchain technology into practice. First of all, questions about security and privacy have yet to be fully answered. […]

admin wrote a new post, Glossary of International Customs Terms 1 week, 2 days ago

ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT OF A CUSTOMS OFFENCE: The procedure laid down by national legislation under which the Customs are empowered to settle a Customs offence either by ruling thereon or by means of a […]