NPA sets 48-month timeline for $1bn reconstruction of Nigeria’s major ports
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of a $1 billion comprehensive reconstruction of the Apapa, Tin Can Island, Calabar, Warri, and Port Harcourt ports.…
China retains grip on Nigeria’s imports as Spain becomes top export market in Q2 2025
Nigeria’s international trade continued to expand in the second quarter of 2025, reaching a total value of ₦38.04 trillion, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The trade performance comprised ₦22.75 trillion in exports and…
US releases guidelines for new fees on China-linked vessels
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued detailed guidance on the implementation of new port fees targeting China-linked vessels, set to take effect next week. In a notice released over the weekend, the agency clarified that vessel operators…
Customs, NCC partners to intensify checks on imported mobile phones and smart devices
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enhance revenue generation, bolster national security, and protect public safety through stricter oversight of imported communication devices. Adeniyi made the commitment on…
Full list of 29 Schengen countries offering 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visas to Nigerians
A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa allows travellers to visit any of the 29 Schengen countries repeatedly over five years, as long as each stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Designed for frequent travellers, businesspersons, and those…
Navy advocates homegrown innovation to drive maritime defence capabilities
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has urged Nigeria’s Armed Forces to embrace homegrown technology and innovation as a strategic foundation for national security and maritime defence. Speaking at the Nigerian Navy Seminar on Research and Development…
Gold Star’s LNG-Powered MV Sapphire makes first call at APM Terminals
The Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, recorded a historic milestone on Monday as Gold Star Line’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered containership, the MV Sapphire, berthed at APM Terminals. Built in 2024 and registered under the Singaporean flag, the MV Sapphire…
IMO Secretary-General visits Nigeria, commends progress in Maritime Security and Blue Economy
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, has commended Nigeria’s outstanding achievements in maritime security, particularly its record of zero piracy incidents in over three years and the successful implementation of the Deep Blue Project, which he…
UAE introduces four new visit visas and revises entry permit rules
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled significant updates to its visa and residency framework, launching new visit visa categories and revising entry permit rules to attract global talent, strengthen tourism, and support key sectors such as technology and entertainment.…
Customs unveils One-Stop-Shop to cut cargo clearance time to 48 Hours
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative designed to slash cargo clearance timelines from 21 days to 48 hours. NCS spokesperson, Dr. Abdullahi Maiwada, announced the development in Abuja on Sunday, noting that the reform was…