maritime sector
Customs Agents Fear Licence Fee Hike
The Nigerian maritime sector is on edge over indications that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) may significantly increase licensing and renewal fees for customs agents and bonded terminals from January 2026 — a move industry leaders warn could trigger inflation, shrink competition, and unsettle the already fragile logistics ecosystem. According to a document circulating within […]
New WCO Chief Adeniyi Gets Policy Roadmap from Stakeholders
The recent appointment of Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) has been widely hailed as a transformative development for global trade diplomacy and Nigeria’s customs administration. Stakeholders across the maritime, freight, and trade sectors have not only praised his elevation but also laid out key expectations for […]