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The Nigerian Shippers' Council has instructed shipping companies and their affiliates to pause the execution of recently approved shipping tariffs. The decision stems from discussions with stakeholders regarding the implications of the new charges.
Dispatch riders are becoming increasingly vital to Nigeria's logistics sector, often turning to this job as a livelihood amid a tough job market. However, they face numerous challenges including high operational costs and safety risks.
Industry experts have pinpointed inadequate standardisation, ineffective logistics, and inconsistent policies as significant challenges to intra-African trade, urging governments to enhance value addition and facilitate the smooth transit of goods. This was highlighted during the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit & Exhibition in Lagos.
Sule Momodu, a former deputy commander-general of the NDLEA, has called for significant reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, stating that each police division must have at least 20 operational vehicles to effectively combat crime. He also stressed the importance of welfare, updated logistics, and full implementation of the Police Act.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning to its staff against negligence in the upcoming FCT Area Council elections on February 21. The commission has also secured 1,132 vehicles to ensure smooth logistical operations.
