The reintroduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) has reignited debates within Nigeria's maritime sector, highlighting a significant divide between regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders.

Licensed Customs Agents (LCA) and importers have kicked against the alleged Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) imposed call-up policy and what they describe as illegal and duplicated fees under the ETO system.

After 15 years of unsuccessful attempts to represent West and Central Africa at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, Nigeria is again vying for a seat in Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium.

In sixty-four years of independence, Nigeria’s maritime industry remains a critical but underutilised sector, and far from realising its potential as a leading hub in West and Central Africa.

Stakeholders have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement the shipping and maritime infrastructure development initiative for indigenous operators using the Maritime Fund as provided in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has raised concerns regarding conflicting government directives on fiscal policy measures aimed at inflation reduction and price stability.

Importers and Customs agents under the aegis of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) have dragged terminal operators and shipping companies over their refusal to refund

Except the 150-day duty-free import window for certain food items is backed with foreign exchange (FX) support among others, there are indications importers targeted by the fiscal policy will boycott the exercise, findings have suggested.

Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s import-export and manufacturing sectors have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide immediate clarification on the delayed implementation of the inflation reduction and price stability fiscal policy measures announced earlier some months ago.

The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the impact of the floating of the foreign exchange (FX) market on the determination of prices of imported goods as the duty rate peaks at N1,601.86/$1. In a letter sent to Tinubu, the President of…

The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has called on the Federal Government to refocus the Single Window Environment on its original purpose, which is trade facilitation rather than revenue generation. The Council urged the government to implement the project properly, saying it is a trade facilitation mechanism intended to streamline…

The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the impact of the floating of the foreign exchange (FX) market on the determination of prices of imported goods as the duty rate peaks at N1,601.86/$1.