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SIFAX Group boss, Afolabi gives insights on latest investment in Gambia

The Group Executive Vice Chairman of transport logistics conglomerate, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi has explained the rationale behind SIFAX Group’s proposed investment in Gambia. He noted that the desire to contribute meaningfully to the rebuilding of the country’s economy…

Cost implications of palletization can frustrate maritime industry–Experts

Stakeholders at the nation’s maritime industry recently came up with strong opposition to the new federal government policy of cargo palletization, saying the idea will not only raise costs of doing business at the ports, but breed corruption. Experts who…

Failed scanners at ports leave Customs with option of 100% exams, cargo delays—Sifax

After several claims and counter claims by the leadership of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) that it is on top of the challenge of fixing failed scanners at the ports more than two months ago, nothing has happened. This according to…

Concession port scanners to speed up goods clearance, SIFAX boss tells FG

The Group Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi has called on the federal Ministry of Finance to consider concessioning the use and management of port scanners to push ease of doing business. He relied on the success recorded…