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The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)) has intercepted seven containers of contrabands, including cutlasses, expired drugs, and frozen chicken, worth approximately N292.2 million. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, paraded the seized items at the Apapa Port complex, stating that the importation of these goods violates the revised import prohibition list of the Common External Tariff (CET) and the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. The seized items include: - 2x40ft containers carrying 12,000 pieces of cutlass and machete - 2x40ft containers carrying 4,129 packages of frozen chicken - 1x40ft container carrying 368 jumbo bales of…

The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Command Port (TICP) Comptroller Dera Nnadi, has revealed that security and logistical challenges are slowing down night operations at the port. Comptroller Nnadi, who spoke during a visit to the Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria (MARAN) International Press Center, explained that the initiative to begin night operations was driven by necessity but has been hindered by several factors. The CAC  noted that the port access road has been impassable for nearly two decades, making movements across the port corridors extremely difficult. He also mentioned that stakeholders have been vulnerable to attacks…

Chief Osita Chukwu, National Coordinator of the Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders, Importers, and Exporters Coalition (SNFFIEC), has strongly condemned the petition filed by Alhaji Tanko's 100% Compliance Team with the National Security Adviser (NSA). The petition, which alleges wrongdoing in the maritime sector, has been labeled as misleading and baseless by Chief Chukwu. Chief Chukwu accused Tanko, a customs agent and freight forwarder, of breaching protocol and undermining the efforts of the Nigerian maritime sector's leadership. He emphasized that the petition gives a false impression of problems in the port corridor, which is not true. Chief Chukwu also questioned the…

  The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is pleased to invite stakeholders to its upcoming Breakfast Meeting, scheduled for July 24, 2024, at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The theme of the meeting is "Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu's Economic Agenda: Matters Arising," and it aims to educate the public on the significant contributions of trade to the nation's economic development. The meeting will feature the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, as well as other chief executives of government agencies and critical stakeholders in the industry. The attendees will brainstorm on trade facilitation and proffer…

In spite of encountering challenges during data collection, the Tincan Island Port  Command (TIPC) cargo Time Release Study (TRS) is nearing completion and is expected to be released in September, according to Comptroller Dera Nnadi, Customs Area Controller(CAC)  of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The CAC revealed this information in a press briefing with Journalist at Apapa in Lagos. Comptroller Nnadi confirmed that TRS, assisted by the World Customs Organisation (WCO), launched in February 2024 was to determine the time it takes to clear cargo at the port. Nnadi, who oversees the study, acknowledged challenges in collecting data due to…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone B,has announced the tragic death of Inspector of Customs Hamza Abdullahi Elenwo, who fell victim to a suspected smuggler's vehicle while attempting to evade arrest on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Jigawa State. According to the statement, Inspector Elenwo, was described as a dedicated officer with over a decade year of service, but was fatally injured during a stop and search operation along Daura-Kano Road in Achilafia. Despite been given emergency medical attention at General Hospital Kazaure and Federal Medical Centre Katsina, he sadly succumbed to his injuries. The Customs Area Controller(CAC)…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island  Port Command (TIPC) has announced a remarkable revenue generation of N575.5 billion in the first half of 2024, representing a 221.13% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The Command also reported a significant increase in export value and volume, with Soya beans leading the pack at N92.059 billion. The total value of commercial goods exported through Tincan Island Ports reached N1.032 trillion, with a total volume of 489,594.50 Metric Tons The Customs Area Conroller (CAC) Comptroller Dera Nnadi revealed this during a press briefing that was held at the Workd Press…

Actualizing its promises by a way of encouraging the youth that there is reward for better performance, the management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has presented N5 million each to the two best graduating students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) for 2024. The award presentation took place during the week at the Tantita Head Office in Bendel Estate, Ugborikoko, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Similarly, Godfrey Pondi Book Club awarded N2 million each to the two best graduating students. According to the Executive  Director of Operations and Technical of Tantita Limited, Capt Warredi…

The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Customs Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, will be visiting the secretariat of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Friday July 12, 2024. Comptroller Nnadi's visit to the Secretariat of MARAN on 13c Marine Road, Apapa is geared towards an interactive session with the members of the forth estate of the realm. MARAN hopes to, among other issues engage the Controller of Tin Can Island Customs Command on the activities of the Command in boosting trade for the overall benefit of the nation. Comptroller Nnadi has remained a dedicated officer of…

Stakeholders are highly expectant towards Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) book project  that is going to unveil "50 Drivers of Nigerian Maritime and Blue Economy " in order to grow public knowledge on the potentials inherent in the emerging sector. So far, critical government agencies in the industry like the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have all signed up for the project. Other industry bigwigs that have indicated interest include Prince Olayiwola Shittu, former President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA); Chief Isaac Jolapamo, Chairman Board…