14+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1776+ words) As insecurity impacts negatively on their business In July 2016, it was a near-death situation for two sisters who were abducted along the Okene-Lokoja highway, while on their way from Lagos for a cousin's wedding in Abuja. Of course, money exchanged…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (478+ words) Every year, nearly 50% of perishable produce in Nigeria is lost between the farm and the fork. The culprit? A weak cold chain. .....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (358+ words) L-R Ade Rosiji, group executive director, Nigerian Distilleries Limited; Ken Maduakor, CEO, Topclass Global Resources/winner, the Best Distributor; and Cipher Vic, member, Nigerian Distilleries Limited Team, at the Distributor and Commercial Conference Lagos, recently. The company outlined its priorities…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (330+ words) Adewale Adeniyi, comptroller general of Customs The Nigeria Customs Service has assured onion farmers and exporters of the removal of non-tariff barriers to the commodity's trade following engagements with regional stakeholders. The Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (499+ words) The Nigerian Shippers Council boss stated that the parks must be operated electronically such that trucks lifting cargo from the ports would have chips on them to monitor their activities The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Shippers" Council"s…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (660+ words) Experts in Nigeria's logistics and maritime sector have called for a digital overhaul of Nigeria's logistics system to unlock opportunities. The experts argue that the full implementation of the national single window, automation of customs processes, and reduced human interference…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (415+ words) The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) reported that a ship that sailed directly from China and was carrying the Liberian flag berth at its terminal. The vessel, MSC Dorine V, is its first-ever direct vessel to sail directly from China and…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (739+ words) It requires a new understanding of logistics infrastructures, not as static systems but as dynamic networks and living systems. Organisations are learning to embrace the "new normal" using a combination of technology, agility, and sustainability to enable resilience to shocks…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (525+ words) Experts have called for reforms in Nigeria's supply chain system, stating that they are crucial for businesses to remain competitive and resilient amid global trade shifts, rising tariffs, and infrastructural challenges. Obiora Madu, an export consultant and director-general of ACSC,…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (329+ words) The Lagos State Government has mandated all e-hailing operators to ensure that their drivers present their vehicles for inspection, in a move aimed at improving safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance across the sector. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, commissioner for transportation, disclosed…...