Notes from the gateway.
Practical guidance on Nigerian customs, freight and compliance, written by the people who clear cargo every day.
Form M, explained: the document that decides your clearance
Most clearance delays in Nigeria are born weeks before the ship arrives: in the Form M. Here's how it works and how to get it right the first time.
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Sea or air? Choosing the right freight mode for Nigerian imports
Air is fast and expensive, sea is cheap and slow. Everyone knows that. The real decision is more interesting, and getting it right changes your landed cost.
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What AEO certification means for your cargo in Nigeria
AEO is the Nigeria Customs Service's trusted-trader programme. Here's what it takes to earn it, and what it quietly does for every shipment an AEO agent touches.
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