…Says Discordant Tunes From Customs Agents Make It Difficult For Government’s Consultation On Policy Matters. The Comptroller- General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has decried the proliferation of associations in the freight forwarding industry as well as the maritime Media which he said is giving confusing signals to policy makers. Specifically, he disclosed…
The Newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Command, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating trade and ensuring compliance within the Zone. In an effort to strengthen collaboration and enhance economic activities, Comptroller Alkali recently engaged with key government agencies, enterprises, shipping companies, and associations…
By Sylvanus OBASI A former National President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chairman of Skelas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, will lead maritime industry stakeholders as the Chairman to the much-anticipated award dinner being organised by Nigerian Maritime Journalists to honour the excellent performance of the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) last Thursday hosted a high-level roundtable discussion on operational best practices for government-owned companies at its Headquarters in Maitama Abuja. The event brought together key stakeholders from the military, paramilitary, and financial sectors. The one-day event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, alongside…
The Nigerian President of Women International Shipping and Trading Association, (WISTA Nigeria), Dr Odunayo B. Ani was a Guest Speaker at the SynergyCon 1.0 Conference held recently in Lagos, where she urged participants and creatives to protect their ideas as their greatest assets and identity. Addressing the gathering while delivering her goodwill message, Dr Ani…
Following the controversies that have trailed the planned introduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note, (ICTN), the Maritime Association of Nigeria, MARAN has disclosed that it is time to put the controversies to rest once and for all. To this effect, MARAN, the leading maritime beat association in the industry, is set to organise an…
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 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…
SIFAX Group has debunked a viral video claiming that one of its subsidiaries, Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, has put up over 3,000 containers for sale. In a press statement made available to PLATFORM REPORTERS on Monday, and signed by the company’s image-maker, Mr Olumuyiwa Akande, the company clarified the container sale rumour by…
