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Latest News

  1. Nigeria's Ports Congestion: NPDC Calls for Urgent Intervention: The Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPDC) has called on the Federal Government to intervene urgently to address the congestion at the nation's seaports. The council attributed the congestion to inadequate infrastructure, lack of efficiency in the clearance process, and inadequate funding. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. NPDC Seeks Collaboration with Customs to Boost Trade: The NPDC has sought collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to boost trade and reduce congestion at the ports. The council's President, Mr. Emmanuel Seke, made the call during a meeting with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd). (Source: ThisDay Live)
  3. NPDC Urges FG to Implement Single Window System: The NPDC has urged the Federal Government to implement the Single Window System (SWS) to reduce the time and cost of doing business at the ports. The council believes that the SWS will improve the efficiency of the clearance process and reduce congestion. (Source: The Nation)

Recent Developments

  1. Nigeria's Ports Revenue Hits N1.3 Trillion: The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that the nation's ports generated N1.3 trillion in revenue in 2022. The revenue was generated from the importation and exportation of goods through the ports. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
  2. NPDC Launches Online Platform for Port Operations: The NPDC has launched an online platform to facilitate port operations and reduce congestion. The platform, called the "NPDC Port Operations Platform," allows importers and exporters to track their shipments and access information on port operations. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. FG Approves N1.5 Billion for Port Development: The Federal Government has approved N1.5 billion for the development of the nation's ports. The funds will be used to upgrade infrastructure and improve the efficiency of port operations. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

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