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CBN Strengthens Regulatory Oversight to Safeguard Nigeria’s Financial System

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent and resilient financial system by reinforcing regulatory compliance and risk management across Nigerian financial institutions. Speaking at a high-level Mandatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training Workshop held in collaboration with Citi in Lagos, Ms. Shola Phillips, Special Adviser to the […]

MARAN ICTN Roundtable:Stakeholders Express Divergent Views On Implementation

…We are ready for implementation – NSC …Reduced delays, demurrage charges would offset associated costs – Customs …Customs should implement ICTN – Musa Stakeholders at the round table meeting on the planned implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) are in agreement about the importance […]

NNPP Restates Expulsion of Kwankwasiya Movement; Says Sen. Sumaila, Hons. Gini, Rurum, Rogo Are Bonafide Members

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has restated that Senator Rabiu Musa KwanKwaso led Kwankwasiya Movement and its members have been expelled from the party. A press statement issued by the Secretary General of NNPP, Comrade Oginni Sunday Olaposi, stated that the Memorandum of Understanding between NNPP and Kwankwasiya Movement has been terminated after the […]

ICTN: Customs Allays Fears of Increased Clearance Costs; Says Savings From Reduced Delays Will Offset Costs

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has addressed the valid concerns raised by various stakeholders on the fears of increased clearance costs when the International Cargo Transit Note (ICTN) is introduced. Speaking at a Roundtable Discussion organized by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on ICTN with the theme “Proposed Cargo Tracking Note:A Second Look […]

NPA Charges Trading Public to Explore Its Simplified Export Processes

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has called on the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other vistas of opportunity now available at the Authority. Speaking at the ‘Special Day’ of the Nigerian Ports Authority at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair, Dr Dantsoho […]

Stakeholders to Rub Minds on ICTN at MARAN Roundtable Thursday

Critical maritime stakeholders are billed to attend the Roundtable Discussion on the controversial International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) which was reintroduced by the Federal government. The event which is being organised by the foremost maritime beat association, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is slated to hold this Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the […]