18 Dec, 2025
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PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMISSIONS FUNTUA INLAND DRY PORT

…Charges Nigerian Shippers’ Council to complete pending ones President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last Thursday commissioned the Funtua Inland Dry Port located in Funtua, Katsina State after some years of bureaucratic bottlenecks. Explaining the immense economic benefits of the new Inland Dry Port, President Tinubu noted that it would grant importers and exporters located within inland […]

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‘RENEWED HOPE’ ASSURANCE: DG, NIMASA, MOBEREOLA PROMISES MARITIME STAKEHOLDERS OF INCLUSIVITY

…Our desire is sustainable development – Stakeholders The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has assured stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime sector of inclusivity in developing the Marine and Blue Economy for the benefit of Nigerians. The DG, who made this assertion during an interactive session with […]

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TOWARDS FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: NIGERIA CUSTOMS SIGNS MoU WITH CHINA CUSTOMS TO ENHANCE TRADE

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) to foster bilateral relationship for the enhancement of economic growth. As a follow up, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi on Wednesday last week led some of his management […]

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PORT CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL BACKS SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL ON COLLECTION OF 1% FREIGHT STABILIZATION FEE

The Nigerian Port Consultative Council (NPCC), has declared its support for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s move for self collection of one percent freight stabilization fee. The Chairman of the NPPC, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, stated this when he led members of the group on a courtesy visit to the Council’s Headquarters in Lagos last week. Sumaila […]

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REAPING BENEFITS OF COMPETENCE: CUSTOMS SERVICE BOOSTS ECONOMY WITH N1.3TRN IN Q1

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased the practical benefits of appointing the appropriate persons to head Government Agencies as it announced a mouthwatering revenue collection of N1.3trillion during the first quarter of the year as against N606.1bn generated last year. The Comptroller-General of the Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,MFR, disclosed this during a press briefing […]

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AKUTA UNVEILS PLANS TO FACILITATE TRADE THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF ICTN, AND PAPERLESS OPERATIONS

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) at the weekend unveiled plans to boost trade facilitation and revenue generation at the nation’s ports by implementing the much awaited Integrated Customs Tariff Nomenclature (ICTN). The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Barr. Akutah Pius. MON disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the Council’s Management […]

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MOBEREOLA ASSURES NIGERIANS OF A PURPOSE-DRIVEN NIMASA

…As he Pledges Effective Communication at all Levels The newly appointed Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola says the Agency’s Management under his leadership will build a purpose driven organisation, while also prioritising effective communication at all levels to enhance innovation, collaboration and synergy. In his maiden […]

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SIFAX Logistics Donates Office Equipment to LASTMA

SIFAX Logistics Company Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has donated some modern office equipment to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The equipment include two units of an air conditioner, a refrigerator, an executive office table, and a chair. While handing over the equipment in Lagos, Basil Agboarumi, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and […]

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Photo News: AKUTAH LEADS SHIPPERS’ MANAGEMENT TO OBASANJO

As part of its 2024 Strategic Management Retreat which kicked off in Abeokuta, Ogun State on last Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah led senior management team of the agency on a courtesy call on former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and had the privilege of exchanging ideas. According […]