Anozie Egole

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has praised the transformation of the union under the leadership of Adewale Adeyanju, with just months remaining until the general election of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria.

APM Terminals Apapa has recorded a new milestone as regards servicing trucks that visit the terminal, with a total of 20,856 trucks visiting the terminal in November, carrying 32,945 containers, including import deliveries, empties, and export gate-in of containers.

The maritime industry is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 2.5 per cent of total emissions worldwide. As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, industries across the globe are under increasing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices. Among these, the shipping sector has found itself in the spotlight, with governments, companies, and environmental organizations pushing for greener, more eco-friendly solutions.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy as an inclusive framework that will enhance maritime governance.

The Association of West African Exporters and Maritime Professionals has charged the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority to revisit the costs associated with its Export Processing Terminals.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says the implementation of modern audit practices is key to limiting wastage in the maritime sector, adding that it will help in maximising revenue collection.

The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, said it intercepted 15 sacks containing 1,021 loaves of illicit substances.

The Federal Government through the Nigeria Customs Service has said that the importation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) under HS Codes 2711.12.00.00, 2711.13.00.00, and 2711.19.00.00 are exempted from both import duty and value-added tax.

Shipowners under the African Shipowners Association Nigeria have warned that Nigeria risks losing its leadership role in Africa’s maritime sector if the government does not take immediate steps to address the challenges facing local ship ownership.

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, says smuggling of products, especially rice, is affecting the economy and fuelling the forex crisis.