Edo State Governor, H E Monday Okpebholo has appointed Theophilus Egbodion, a Seasoned Professional and Dedicated Public Servant as the pioneer Chairman Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government; The letter reads thus “I write to inform you that the…
Frontline freight forwarder and Managing Director of Widescope Nigeria Limited, Dr. Segun Musa has stated emphatically that the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) is a fraud and a surest way to further kill the economy. Dr. Segun Musa stated this while interacting with the leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) who visited…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it proudly recognise the invaluable contributions of stakeholders in shaping and actualising the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023. According to customs, this landmark legislation, which replaces the long-standing Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA) and other related laws is a product of extensive consultations, constructive dialogue, and collaborative efforts with key industry players,…
Comptroller Frank Onyeka, the Customs Area Controller of Tin-Can Island Port Command, has introduced key reforms to address the issue of multiple alerts, streamline operations, and enhance trade facilitation. This was introduced during a critical stakeholders’ meeting held at the command’s conference hall on Tuesday. The engagement brought together government agencies, terminal operators, freight forwarders,…
… Says the system will reduce monotony of Demand Note, Logistics Cost The Registrar/CEO, Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Mr. Kingsley Igwe, has recommended a National Single Window Proficiency Certification for freight forwarders in Nigeria. Harping on the need to latch onto the benefits of the National Single Window for…
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has hailed the appointment of Dr. Charles Okaga as Technical Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere while congratulating Okaga, described the appointment as a square peg in square hole. Harping on Okaga’s pedegree, he said his…
