Updates in the Maritime Sector in Nigeria

In a recent Webinar session ‘Covid-19 and the Nigerian Maritime Sector: Lessons and the Way Forward’ the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA); Hadiza Bala Usman, stated that

APM Terminals and their Socio-Economic Impact to the West Africa Economy Part 2

In Part One (1) of this series, we explored APM Terminals’ contribution to Nigeria’s Economy. To reiterate one of the points earlier stated, APM Terminals (“the terminal”) has a network

APM Terminals and their Socio-Economic Impact to the West Africa Economy – Part 1

In 2005/2006 the Federal Government of Nigeria in its efforts to improve port efficiency and reforms adopted the landlord model for port management. What exactly is this model about, you

A Brief on Exportation Challenges in Nigeria: What is the Way Forward?

Nigeria’s Ports serve as a gateway to support Nigeria’s economy. As we may already know, Nigeria is still a largely import-dependent nation and more than ever before, efforts need to

Economic Contributions of Ports to a Nation

Ports serve as a major contributor to the economic and social development of a country. Trade between countries have significant contributions to the economic growth of a country. The success

What you need to know about Nigeria’s Dry Ports

A dry port is an inland intermodal terminal directly connected by road or rail or both to a seaport and operating as a center for the transshipment of sea cargo

Tips to Ensure Seamless Customs Clearance in Nigeria

All goods imported or exported internationally must be cleared by the Customs Authority before they are allowed to enter or exit a country. This includes all goods being transported by

Nigerian Ports and COVID-19: Are the Palliative Measures Sustainable?

Several measures are being put in place to cushion the effect on COVID-19 on businesses globally both by the public and private sectors. As part of its efforts to ease

Nine (9) Essential Steps to Avoid or Reduce Demurrage, Detention and Storage Charges Due To COVID-19.

It is no longer news that the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted the normal business operations/activities across various industries in the world and one of which is the operational aspect

Nigeria’s Ports and COVID-19 – A Brief Review of Measures to Tame the Pandemic – (Part 2)

In our previous article ‘Nigeria’s Ports and COVID-19 – A Brief Review of Measures to Tame the Pandemic’ we discussed the congestion faced in Nigeria’s ports with a focus on