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How should government address the incessant complaints against Customs officials?
Firstly, the government should provide Customs with enablement equipment to work with. The issue of scanning…
Nigeria@60: How has the maritime industry fared?
Sixty years after independence, the maritime industry in Nigeria could be said to have had a…
Do you support the concession of Customs modernization project?
I am in total support of the concession of Customs modernization project but with a caveat…
One year after: Has border closure achieved desired result?
The initial reason given by the government for closing the land borders was to forestall the…
How can Nigeria curb incessant boat mishaps on its waterways?
There is a need for the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority…
Do you think port users are taking enough safety measures against COVID-19 infection?
Not at all. A visit to many of our ports will reveal that many port users…
What is the impact of the closure of the Marine Bridge in Apapa on port operation?
The partial closure of Marine Bridge in Apapa has caused untold hardship on Apapa commuters being…
June 12: Has the Nigerian maritime industry made meaningful progress since the return of democracy?
In fairness to the country, Nigeria has made more progress than any other sub-Sahara African country…
Have Customs and other government agencies been implementing the Executive Order on Ease of Doing Business at the port?
No they have not been implementing the Executive Order. Customs have been delaying the clearance of…
How can government reflate the economy using the maritime sector?
Maritime is a service industry and the demand for maritime transport being a derived demand; it’s…
What’s your view on the increase in benchmark exchange rate for import duty payment?
The decision is uncalled for. It buttressed the insensitivity of the ruling class to the plight…