Monday 25 September 2017

How to Run a Groupage Cargo in SIFAX Terminal Port & Cargo (Nigeria)

The process of running a groupage in SIFAX is quite interesting and stressful, Agent will have to apply for a value by typing a letter with a valid agency letter headed paper containing the necessary information and descriptions which will be submitted until the unit receives an examination report confirmation from the examination officer with the endorsement of the O/C of the group.

What are the Major Shipping Company Documents Requirement for General Cargo Release


Shipping company at the port of discharge (POD) are usually the intermediary between the shipper and the consignee. They are the one to receive cargoes on-behalf of the consignee, so in other to claim your consignment, these documents will be requested in other to confirm the rightful owner of the consignment.

Wednesday 6 September 2017

Media Group Accuses Customs of non-Compliance with FOI Act


In continuation of its battle for consistence with the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) yesterday denounced the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of the act corruption and lacking trustworthiness.

Ghana Clearing Agent Outburst leads to Custom Staff Deployment


The Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has revealed of plans to redeploy staff to the Tema Port to encourage the clearing procedure there.

Friday 18 August 2017

Finally Court Orders Forfeiture of Imported goods to FG

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday has stamped the standing forfeiture of different illegal foreign products worth N50, 151,606 to the Federal Government.

Wednesday 16 August 2017

ANLCA say no to POF


Threatening vibe over Practitioners' Operations Fee (POF) collected on authorized custom agent seems to have been ventured up as the Association of Nigerian

Tuesday 15 August 2017

Containership 366-meter CSCL Jupiter runs Aground, Blocks Antwerp port

Shipping movement to and from the port of Antwerp was 
suspended Monday after a big container-ship was unable to make a turn and ran on solid land on the Scheldt water shore.

Customs Seek Forfeiture of Imported goods Worth N50m

The Nigeria Customs Service Board has connected to the Federal High Court in Lagos, looking for a order of relinquishment on various prohibited goods worth N50,151,606.

Friday 11 August 2017

Clearing Agent Should Stop the Act of Conspiracy at the Port

Specialist General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali has spoke to custom brokers to be considerate, saying false declaration of document should be stopped.

Professional Clearing Agents and Importers Tips

Evolution is a slow process, but not when it comes to customs and trade. Regulations and requirements are constantly updated. Agreements expire, tariff codes evolve, duty rates change. If your broker isn’t communicating changes proactively, you’re at risk.

Thursday 10 August 2017

Qatar Shipping Company Transfers hub from UAE to Oman

Dubai's status as a financial center point for the region is progressively going under risk as one of Qatar's finest shipping and logistics firm moves its regional trans-shipment center from Dubai to Oman's Sohar port.

Wednesday 9 August 2017

NCS-- Tincan Command Targeting N1.bn Revenue per Day

The Customs Area Controller of Tin-Can Island Command, Comptroller Yusuf Bashar, has guided officers of the command to work effectively to generate N1 billion daily. 
 
Comptroller Yusuf Bashar

Tuesday 8 August 2017

India and Iran Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Develop the Chabahar Port


India is hoping to begin operations at the Chabahar Port in Iran by 2018, as indicated by the nation's Ministry of Shipping.

Customs will Block Agencies over Address Issue-NCS



The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promised to block some license agencies whose name are not properly registered or having issue on address not found in the 2017 ongoing inspection exercise.

Friday 4 August 2017

NCS- Killers of the Two Custom Officers in Katsina Must be Arrested



The Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, on Thursday pledged to bring justice to the killers of two Nigeria custom officers of the service.

Tuesday 1 August 2017

Armed Robbers kill two Customs Superintendents


Suspected armed robber shot dead two of the Nigeria custom service official, the attack said to commence on Sunday in Katsina state command.

Babandi


Friday 28 July 2017

Groupage Procedure and Requirements


Groupage can be defined as any general goods that are shipped from different consignee in the same container to the same port of discharge (POD).

Wednesday 26 July 2017

Custom Checkpoint as been Prohibited-- NCS

Drivers who have been severally harassed and terrorized by authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service who mount different checkpoints on the highways may now have rest of mind as Customs Comptroller-General; Hameed Ali yesterday requested the quick disassembling of such checkpoints.

Monday 24 July 2017

Customs Intercepts Smuggled Vehicles, Generates N3bn In 6 Months-(FOU)


The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), intercepted two (used & new) imported vehicles said to be smuggled into the nation through the penetrable land border. 

Shipping Containers are now used as Standard Housing in Johannesburg

Delivery containers may be utilized as a strong strategy for products transportation crosswise over nations however they are currently being utilized as a form of housing.

Friday 21 July 2017

Maersk Line Declared no Data lost During Cyber Attack



Reacting to the most recent digital security problem, Danish shipping aggregate Maersk assured that no information had been lost due to the cyber attack.

Wednesday 19 July 2017

A Mob Scene Sets two Banks Ablaze After Policeman Shoots Trailer Two Drivers Dead in Apapa


A mob scene purportedly set two banks in Apapa, Lagos ablaze after a policeman appended to Diamond Bank on Burma Road supposedly shot dead two trailer drivers.

Tuesday 18 July 2017

NCS- Warns Against Conspiracy at the Lagos Sea port in Apapa Tincan

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again cautioned importers and clearings agents against false declaration of document , short payments of customs duties and and every form of conspiracy on customs documentation.

Monday 17 July 2017

Cotonou Slashes Charges on Transit Vehicles to Attract more Nigerian Cargo


In spite of Nigerian government's prohibition on importation of vehicles through land borders, the volume of vehicles smuggled into the nation from Cotonou through Seme, Idiroko and other land outskirts has risen cosmically in the previous four months. This is even as the administration of Benin Republic a month ago endorsed the diminishing of charges on transit vehicles by 27%.

Physical Examination of Containers is monotonous, says Onne Customs Controller


The Comptroller General, Abubakar Bashir, Port Harcourt Area II Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Onne, has denounced the abnormal state of physical examination of cargo containers in Nigeria, tagged it as "monotonous" and not really effective as most containers are machine-parked at cargo origin.

Saturday 15 July 2017

Customs Warns Hackers to Stay Off e-Auction Platform – Official


The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) is seriously warning any deceitful bidders required in making unreasonable offers to stay off its e-auction platform or will be dealt with.

Friday 14 July 2017

Nigeria Customs Vehicles e-Auction Records first Internet Scam Victim


The e-auction platform by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun State is just 14 days old, and a scamming drama is surfacing .

Thursday 13 July 2017

FOU Intercepts N94.7m Harmful Drugs Imported from India

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday intercepted some pharmaceutical items suspected to be unfit for human utilization and other contral bands suspected to have been smuggled from India.

The Civil Servants Urge Customs to Suspend Flawed e-Auction


The Abuja civil servant (FCT) on Wednesday approached the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to suspend the ongoing e-auction facing challenges and inability to access the platform.

Tuesday 11 July 2017

e-AUCTION: NCS Explains Difficulties in Recharging e-wallet


While we are being informed that different banks are making tremendous effort to deal with whatever technical issues that is attacking the platform , this idea is important to fix whatever wrong implication that could be created because of having just a single bank directly on the platform.

A Clearing Agent in Lagos Faces N14m Fraud Charge



A 57-year-old clearing agent, Vincent Ikekeregor, who purportedly got N14 million on the appearance of clearing two containers of wine, was on Monday charged before a Chief Magistrates' Court in yaba Lagos.

NPA to Start Ship to Ship Transfer in July



The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has declared that with impact from July this year, Ship To Ship (STS) exchange of oil based goods or whatever other cargo would just be permitted at assigned focuses along the Nation's waterways.

Thursday 6 July 2017

PTML will Commence the Transfer of Cleared Containers to their offdock Terminal at Mile 2


Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML Terminal), has started the process of transferring Customs cleared import containers from its terminal at the Tin Can Island Port Complex, to its off dock terminal in the Mile 2 Area of Lagos, for ahead conveyance to clients.



NCS-- Procedures and Guard lines for Bidding e-Auction vehicle

Applicant must have a legitimate TIN issued by the FIRS with a valid e-mail account. 

Applicant will pay a non refundable fee of One Thousand Naira (N1,000.00) as managerial charge. 

When an Item as been auctioned there shall be no substitute or replacement neither discount should  be engaged. 

A successful bidder should make payment between five (5) working days. 

Inability to pay within the period five (5) working days, item will be return to the (second) most noteworthy bidder. 

We offer you the most fastest clearing delivery within the maximum of 2 to 3 working days for saloon cars,containerized 4 to 5 working days, excluding shipment @ valuehandlers.

The effective bidder has two (2) weeks from the date of payment to evacuate the item bidded for, or might be penalized.

Any auction item not removed from the warehouse within fourteen (14) days from the date of payment shall revert to its pre-bidding status. 

Observe for extra time cargo, that the fruitful bidder might likewise pay 25% charges for Shipping line and Terminal operator separately. 

Bidders might be permitted to offer for more than 2 items for each bidding window. 

For claiming items, the winner will be ask to present the following; 

1. A valid copy of paid assessment and bank receipt (optional in case of e-payment);

2. E-mailed code to identify owner after payment;
A notarized letter in case owner sends representative. (Where owner is present uploaded photo on registration will do.) 


3. Provide proper identification with the notarized letter such as International passport, Driver’s licence, Voters card or National I.D. 

4. The stay time for this Online Auction Sale might be Twenty-Eight (28) days. 

5. Third party claims shall not be entertained. 

6. Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service are excluded from participating in this Auction. 

7. Owner of seized item is excluded from bidding for same. 

8. Conditions and terms of this auction are to be carefully considered by an interested person before acceptance. 

9. Applicant undertakes to abide by the conditions and terms of this auction.

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Tuesday 4 July 2017

How Can i Ship a Roll-roll Car from Abroad


Roll on/Roll off auto shipping otherwise called Ro-Ro is a safe and dependable method for delivery any moving cargoes, for example, saloon autos, 4 x 4's, trucks, vans, SUVs and plant machinery abroad via ocean.

Roll on-Roll-off is now the cheapest and best alternative when importing a vehicle abroad because of its simplicity of stacking and unloading. 

Nigerians blast Customs as e-Auction Begins


Following the official dispatch of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) electronic auction by the Comptroller General, Hameed Ali yesterday, lots of Nigerians and potential bidders are not in support of the activity, saying the majority of the seized things particularly vehicles set available to be purchased have deteriorated and not road worthy.

Monday 3 July 2017

Afolabi to Osinbajo: Without Scanners, 24-hours port Operation will Fail


The Executive Vice Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, disclosed that the acting president policy on the implementing of 24hrs operation at the port will fail without the use of functional scanners at the sea port.

Thursday 22 June 2017

Maritime Industry needs Better data Sharing, Collaboration


The maritime industry and more extensive sea production network are experiencing major and exorbitant wasteful aspects because of insufficient information sharing and poor cross-industry joint effort, fresh report and industry observed discharged by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network as a team with Navis and XVELA, both piece of Cargotec, appears.

Again, Gridlock, Flood, stops Court Sitting in Apapa


As another working week started Monday, Apapa Magistrates' Court again were unable to concentrate because of another round of hardship confronted by
commuters as the major rout prompting the port road were overflowed after an overwhelming storm that endured seven hours.

Wednesday 21 June 2017

Nigerian Customs Impounded 1,200,000 bags of Smuggled rice, Worth N14m in Sokoto

Along Ilella street in Sokoto state, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) captured a full loaded truck of rice, The 25kg bags of rice were being smuggled in a truck before they were seized.

Wednesday 14 June 2017

N30trn Customs Probe: Senate gives CBN 7 days to Recover N536bn lost Revenue


The Senate on Tuesday gave Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) seven days to return monies received by banks for the benefit of Nigeria Customs Service yet to be remitted.

Thursday 8 June 2017

What is a Project Cargo






This is a term that is used for shipment or transportation of heavy duty equipment, such as critical pieces of equipment or high value cargo,and break bulks, locally or internationally.

Wednesday 7 June 2017

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Customs Receives an Integrity Award – Edike



Right hand Comptroller General of Customs (ACG) Charles Edike has said that in spite of the general recognition that all custom officers are degenerate, there are as yet numerous who are responsible and have integrity.

Tuesday 23 May 2017

NPA, Navy, Customs, Josephdam sail into Maritime Cup semi Finals



Nigeria Customs Service, the defending champion. the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), previous champions Nigerian Navy, alongside, Josephdam Port Services. have qualified for the semi-final of the 2017 Maritime Cup Competition.

Monday 22 May 2017

Fashola - N100bn Required to fix Apapa Road


The plan and materials required for reconstruction of the broken down roads in Apapa, Lagos State are prepared, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said.

Monday 15 May 2017

Truckers and Agents Begin Strike Today


Freight forwarders and truck proprietors working at the Lagos port have debilitated to close down exercises at the country's seaports and reinforced terminals in Lagos from today 14th May 2017.

Wednesday 10 May 2017

Best Shipping Line from USA to West Africa



Since 2006, Grimaldi has been offering the only direct Ro/Ro-container service between the USA and West Africa.

Lilypond Container Terminal Plans Export Logistics Facility at Ijora



The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Olusegun Awolowo has lauded the administration of Lilypond Container Terminal, Ijora for wanting to set up a fare preparing and coordinations office at the terminal.

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Customs Officer Commits Suicide in Abuja

So sad, as we lost An Assistant Superintendent of Customs who reportedly committed a suicide in the area of lungu Village, Gwarinpa, Abuja. media are yet disclose the cause of the suicide.

Monday 8 May 2017

NCS- Nigerians call for Transparency in Customs Proposed E-auction Exercise


Nigeria Customs Service is about to start the use of an electronic auction of seized goods at the ports and every borders, freight forwarders calls to the custom management to ensure confirmation of the project, for they are in support of the exercise.

Thursday 4 May 2017

Major Reforms In Nigerian Customs Service- NCS


Joseph Attah, Abuja: One of the most essential elements of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is the advancement and assistance of trade and intensity. We will be the first to concede that the truth at the Nigerian ports is challenging and can be enhanced.

Customs Says No Law Backing Levy for Luxury Items

Customs uncovers that no law backing demand for luxury items, The C/G of the Nigerian Customs, Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), faulted the negative impact of some administration exchange and financial strategies for inability in the Service to meet its 2016 targeted revenue of N937bn.

Wednesday 26 April 2017

Customs Reshuffles 4,072 Senior Officers


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reshuffled 4,072 senior officers to commands across the four zones of the service, approved by C\G Ahmeed Ali.

Tuesday 25 April 2017

Customs Controller Hands over N2.4bn in Sokoto Command



Sokoto Area Command of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS), received the total sum of N2.4 billion within January, 2016 and March, 2017.

Monday 24 April 2017

Seized Goods: Customs to Start Online Auction ‘in a Matter of Days



The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Joseph Attah, resenctly said that the electronic auction platform for Nigerians will be officially stationed. He said, on Sunday April 23rd 2017.

Maritime Expert Lauds CGC over Promotions in Customs


Taking after the massive promotion of around 3,487 of the officers and men of Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marine Services Limited, Dr. Olusegun Ologbese, has express his admiration for the CGC's decision.

Grimaldi PTML Vessel for May 2017

The first phase of the Grimaldi Terminal (PTML I) – which entailed the construction of a new 220mt berth (Berth 11) the paving of 220,000 sqm and the provision of all necessary infrastructure – was commissioned after only 16 months, in August 2006 by the then President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR.

Vessel Name: Grande Costa dAvorio
Voyage Number: 1704
Type Voyage: Mediterranean Express
Expected Berthing Date: 06 May 2017
Rotation Number: 17/33 OF 02-MAY-2017
                                                                                                                                                                 
Vessel Name: Grande Cotonou
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 09 May 2017
Rotation Number: 17/34 OF 05-MAY-2017
                                                                                                                                                                
Vessel Name: Grande Cameroon
Voyage Number: 1704
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date10 May 2017 May 2017
Rotation Number: 17/35 OF 05-MAY-2017
                                                                                                                                                                   
Vessel Name: Grande Dakar
Voyage Number: 1704
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 11 May 2017
Rotation Number: 17/36 OF 05-MAY-2017
                                                                                                                                                                   
Vessel Name: Grande Luanda
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 18 May 2017
Rotation Number: N\A
                                                                                                                                                                 
Vessel Name: Grande Sierra Leone
Voyage Number: 1704
Type Voyage: North America
Expected Berthing Date: 21 May 2017
Rotation Number: 17/39 OF 18-MAY-2017
                                                                                                                                                                 
Vessel Name: Repubblica del Brasile
Voyage Number: 1702
Type Voyage: Mediterranean Express
Expected Berthing Date: 15 May 2017
Rotation Number: N\A
                                                                                                                                                                  
Vessel Name: Pagna
Voyage Number: 1701
Type Voyage: North America
Expected Berthing Date: 15 May 2017
Rotation Number: 17/37 OF 09-MAY-2017
                                                                                                                                                                   
Vessel Name: Gracious Ace/Gr Luanda 03
Voyage Number: 43
Type Voyage: North America
Expected Berthing Date: 18 May 2017
Rotation Number: N\A
                                                                                                                                                                  
Vessel Name: Grande Tema
Voyage Number: 1704
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 24 May 2017
Rotation Number: N\A
                                                                                                                                                                   
Vessel Name: Repubblica Argentina
Voyage Number: 1704
Type Voyage: Mediterranean Express
Expected Berthing Date: 26 May 2017
Rotation Number: N\A
                                                                                                                                                                  
Vessel Name: TEST VOYAGE 3
Voyage Number: 1111
Type Voyage:
Expected Berthing Date: 21 May 2017
Rotation Number: N\A
                                                                                                                                                                    
Vessel Name: Grande Abidjan
Voyage Number: 1704
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 31 May 2017
Rotation Number: 17/42 OF 26-MAY-2017

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Tuesday 18 April 2017

Customs Aiding Smuggling of Rice into Nigeria, says Official

A previous Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Information, Peter Dama, says up to 100 truckloads of rice are smuggled over land borders into Nigeria, with conspiracy of degenerate customs authorities.

Smuggling is a Crime - C\G Hameed Ali

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has asked Nigerians to consider smuggling to be a wrongdoing and bolster it to prevail in the war against smugglers.

Wednesday 12 April 2017

How Can i Pay Custom Duty on my Car


It is mandatory that you pay necessary duty on your vehicles as to gain revenue for the nation, we all know that vehicles cannot leave the port premises before the duty payment is made.

Government Slams 50% Import Duty on tomato paste

The Federal Government has expanded the tax on importation of tomato focused to 50% also an additional levy of $1,500 per metric tonne from May 7.

Tuesday 11 April 2017

2 Years of Cocaine and Cannabis Importation- 23 Year old Man


A 23 year old man has been sentenced to two years for the possession and importation of cocaine and cannabis. Cameron Routeledge appeared before the Supreme Court this morning.

Ultimatum Period as Been Endorced by the C\G of Customs

The Nigeria customs new policy on imported vehicles and private owners on the duty payment has eluded the act of public criticism and complaint.

Friday 7 April 2017

FG Shuts Apapa Bridge Today for Reconstruction (7th April 2017)


The Apapa-bound carriageway of the Apapa Marine Beach Bridge will be shut today (Friday) for 29 days due to the ongoing reconstruction of the bridge, said the site Manager, Simon Barakat. This implies workers going into Apapa from the Ijora end will battle with overwhelming traffic gridlock.

Thursday 6 April 2017

Niger Area Command Collects N417 million Revenue -NCS

The Niger Area Command of Nigeria Custom Service has received the total sum of N417m revenue this first quarter of the year.

Wednesday 5 April 2017

Grimaldi PTML Vessel for April 2017

The first phase of the Grimaldi Terminal (PTML I) – which entailed the construction of a new 220mt berth (Berth 11) the paving of 220,000 sqm and the provision of all necessary infrastructure – was commissioned after only 16 months, in August 2006 by the then President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR.

Vessel Name: Grande Cameroon
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 06 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: 17/25 OF 03-APR-2017
                                                                                                                                                 
Vessel Name: Grande Luanda
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 09 Apr 2017
Rotation Number:17/26 OF 06-APR-2017
                                                                                                                                                  
Vessel Name:Grande Tema
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 12 Apr 2017
Rotation Number:17/27 OF 10-APR-2017
                                                                                                                                                
Vessel Name: Repubblica Argentina
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Mediterranean Express
Expected Berthing Date: 17 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: 17/28 OF 13-APR-2017
                                                                                                                                                  
Vessel Name: Grande Senegal
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: North America
Expected Berthing Date: 23 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: 17/30 OF 19-APR-2017
                                                                                                                                                 
Vessel Name: Grande Abidjan
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 20 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: 17/29 OF 15-APR-2017
                                                                                                                                                 
Vessel Name: Grande Ghana
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Mediterranean Express
Expected Berthing Date: 24 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: 17/31 OF 21-APR-2017
                                                                                                                                                 
Vessel Name: Grande Lagos
Voyage Number: 1703
Type Voyage: Central Express
Expected Berthing Date: 26 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: 17/32 OF 22-APR-2017
 
Vessel Name: HOEGH COPENHAGE/GR. GHANA
Voyage Number: 46
Type Voyage: Mediterranean Express
Expected Berthing Date: 26 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: 17/31 OF 21-APR-2017

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Tel: +234-8032241768, +234 8023032614, +2348182072412,
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NCS to Issue Licenses for Inland Vehicle Terminals

The Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) says they are ready to license to individuals and motor dealers whose interested in operating inland bonded terminals around the nation.

Tuesday 4 April 2017

F G is Encouraging Policies That are Unfriendly to The Advance of The Nation's Seaports- Mr Lucky Amiwero



The no 1 licensed Customs operator and National President, National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA),

Mr. Lucky Amiwero blamed the Federal Government for encouraging policies that are unfriendly to the advance of the nation's seaports.

Monday 3 April 2017

FIA Claims Busting Gang Selling Non-Customs Paid Vehicles Online


LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a group required in offering of non-customs paid vehicles of different kinds online at less expensive rates, official sources revealed to The media on Saturday.

Wednesday 29 March 2017

Saraki Spits Fire, says Senate Won’t bow to any Intimidation

The Senate, before the end session on Tuesday, settled not to bow to any form of intimidation in the release of its constitutional duties.

Cargo clearance: Customs to set up joint committee with ANLCA, and NAGAFF


Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali has agreed to a request by the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) to set up a joint board of trustees involving its individuals, individuals from the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and the authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service to routinely talk about exchange related issues.

Tuesday 28 March 2017

Nigeria: Senate to Investigate Customs Over Alleged N4 Trillion Revenue Leakages

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff has started examination concerning asserted over N4 trillion income leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service in the period of 2006 and 2016.

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seize 210 Cars In Kano, Jigawa States

The Nigeria Customs Service Compliance Task Force has, in under one year, seized 210 autos smuggled into Nigeria through Kano and Jigawa borders.

Monday 27 March 2017

21 Dead In Sokoto State- Meningitis Epidemic phenomenon


 More than 20 people reported dead due to the suspected outbreak of meningitis in Sokoto state, northwest of Nigeria.

Hon. Mohammed Soba- Senate exhibiting legislative arrogance Over Acting C\G of Customs


Honorable Mohammed Musa Soba (APC) representative Soba federal constituency of Kaduna State. In this select meeting with the media, he kept up that Nigeria Senate does not have the power to constrain Customs Officer General, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) to show up before them in uniform.

Wednesday 22 March 2017

C\G Hameed Ali to Resign as Custom Boss- Senate

The Senate has declared C\G Hameed Ali not capable handling a public post and ultimately demanded his resignation.

I Won’t Appear Before Senate Until Court Decides – Customs CG

C\G Hameed Ali
The controversy amongst the comptroller General of the Nigerian custom Service, Colonel Hameed ali and the House of Senate has been reprieved.

Tuesday 21 March 2017

Nigerian Court's Order Remand of Two Chinese Nationals in Prison

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday requested the remand in jail of two Chinese, Tao Shen and Jing Yau, accused of importation of fake tires.
federal high court

NNPC: CBN has Released Forex for Importation of Aviation Fuel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented foreign exchange to the import of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK).

Monday 20 March 2017

Wearing Customs Uniform will ‘belittle’ Hameed Ali’s army achievement —Mr. Jemibewon

David Jemibewon, a resigned significant general and previous governor of defunct Western State, has said something regarding the progressing faceoff between the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service and the Senate.

Fake car Documents Allegedly the Cause of war Between the Senate and Hameed Ali

The said reason for ongoing war between the Nigerian Senate and the Customs C\G, Comptroller-General Hameed Ali has been supposedly uncovered.

Grimaldi (PTML)Vessel for April 2017

The first phase of the Grimaldi Terminal (PTML I) – which entailed the construction of a new 220mt berth (Berth 11) the paving of 220,000 sqm and the provision of all necessary infrastructure – was commissioned after only 16 months, in August 2006 by the then President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR.

Vessel Name: Grande Costa dAvorio
Voyage Number 1703
Type Voyage:  Mediterranean Express
Expected Berthing Date: 02 Apr 2017
Rotation Number: N/A

Thursday 16 March 2017

Customs Comptroller General Expected At The Senate Unfaillinly

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Retired Colonel Hameed Ali is expected at the Senate today (Thursday) 16th march 2017.

Wednesday 15 March 2017

Senate Counters Customs Directives, Actions to be Suspended


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has declared the suspension of its new strategy on payment of import duty on vehicles.

Tuesday 14 March 2017

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) slams Customs policy on imported vehicles


The Nigerian labour congress (NLC) has hammered the Nigerian Customs service duty policy on vehicles claiming it is unrealistic.

Customs intercept container of Tilapia at Apapa Sea Port

Frozen Tilapia fish


The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has captured a 40ft container of solidified Tilapia fish imported from Turkey and valued at N22.1 million.

Monday 13 March 2017

Customs Commences Vehicles Duty Verification Today

The Nigerian Customs Service will today start the check of all vehicles in the nation to track those with original document from fake.

Abia Shippers Decry Poor State of Roads from Onne Seaport

Shippers (importers and exporters) under the aegis of Abia Shippers' Association (ASA) have communicated stress over the unfortunate condition of infrastructure, particularly streets linked to the Onne Seaport from the business city of Aba in Abia State.

How to Run a Groupage Cargo in SIFAX Terminal Port & Cargo (Nigeria)

The process of running a groupage in SIFAX is quite interesting and stressful, Agent will have to apply for a value by typing a letter with ...