WLBC Export Cluster Cooperative

26/07/2022

Nigeria and shipping industry launch strategy to eliminate Gulf of Guinea piracy threat https://t.co/LuAjD9nQCb via

The Government of Nigeria and shipping stakeholders have launched a strategy to end piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). Despite a 60% decline in piracy-related attacks, following increased counter-piracy efforts, all reported crew kidnappings in 2021 were reported in the Gulf of Gu...

23/03/2020

Stakeholders meeting on trade facilitation organized by the Nigerian Ports Authority earlier today at the swanky Peemos Hotel and Resort GRA Esisi, Warri. In attendance were representatives of the Nigerian Customs Service, NDLEA, ANCLA, the Nigerian Shippers Council, Delta Shippers Association and WACCIMA. One of the key areas of interest was to sensitize stakeholders on the need of a single window for a seamless interphase for the benefit of shippers. Another issue was identify challenges to the Presidential Executive Order 1 on the Ease of Doing Business. Progress thus far since inception of this seminar 3years ago was also reviewed. This two day event will continue at the same venue tomorrow at 10.30am. Interested persons are encouraged to attend. There's a strict adherence to sanitisation before entry

01/10/2019

On behalf of the President of WECC , Governing board and Exco, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, may this auspicious occasion marina turning point in ALL your endeavours

21/09/2019

19/09/2019

Are you Export ready? Find out your current status.

Follow the link to NEPC's export readiness checker to do the test.

https://nepc.gov.ng/get-started/export-readiness-checker/

14/09/2019

17/08/2019

Have you ever wondered what an Inland Dry Port (IDP) is? Well, A Dry Port (aka Inland Container Depot ICD) is an inland hub for handling cargo, which is connected directly with the sea port by rail or by road.

30/07/2019

Innovation

20/07/2019

Nigeria: Coffee - Plateau's Untapped Gold Mine;

The few commercial coffee farmers in Plateau State believe the crop has huge potentials and when harnessed properly, could form part of the state's economic mainstay. Presently, this is hardly achievable because most of the farmers are peasant and have to contend with several challenges including diseases, lack of off takers, insecurity, poor yield as well as how to water the plant during the dry season.

Coffee is a perennial crop and grows twice a year when the plant is properly nurtured and watered throughout the year. But right now, the crop is only harvested once a year in Plateau State.

The farmers store their coffee beans in air tight containers and have been encouraged by Dung David Dayi, a consultant and processor to not only use a variety of organic manure but to sterilise sharp objects used in pruning trees so that diseases are not transferred from one tree to the next.

When asked about the application of fertilizer, Chayi made a repulsive expression and explained that manure was the best option as fertilizer could definitely fasten the growth of the tree but could also affect the coffee taste.

He said chemicals are used to spray the leaves against diseases, but Dayi who is also the Jos North Chairman of the National Coffee Association in the state has continued to convince farmers to instead go organic by using garlic, pepper and ginger mixed in water. "When you spray the mixture on the coffee leaves, it dries out the insects that may have perched on the leaves and that way, you can ensure that the coffee would pass laboratory tests and compete favourably in the international market," said Dayi.

Most of Plateau's coffee farmers have in the last 10 years abandoned the crop to pursue other crops for mostly what they described as the lack of assistance and investors to add to the value chain.

"Some even uprooted their trees because there was no assistance from government and no buyers. Because of the lack of off-takers and insecurity, other farmers had branched into other crop production that they feel could earn them instant money," said Chayi.

Cullled from Daily Trust

17/07/2019

When you hear about the Maritime Industry, what exactly comes to your mind? Do you just picture a ship? Or do you imagine goods coming in from different parts of the World? If that is what comes to your mind, you're on track; nevertheless here are some additional facts about the Maritime Industry:

1) Shipping drives the world's economy- 90% of all goods are transported by ships. People all around the world are highly reliant on exports and imports of shipping.

2) Shipping is safe- shipping was one of the first industries to adopt widely implemented international safety standards. And to this day, it is still more heavily regulated than other industries; with agencies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) setting standards for safer, more environmentally friendly shipping.

3) Container ships are even more powerful than you might think- Engines on container ships can exceed 100,000HP in power, roughly 1,000 times more than an average car.

4) Shipping has influenced the English language- Although many people may not realize it, there are many maritime expressions that have found their way into everyday language. Sayings such as “learning the ropes”, "on deck", “at close quarters”, and “high and dry” all have nautical origins.

5) World Maritime Day- Since 1978, the IMO has organized World Maritime Day. This is celebrated with a series of events and activities, and looks ahead at the future of the industry. This year, World Maritime Day will take place on September 28, how will you mark the occasion?

How has the Maritime Industry being of help to you? Please share your experience, concerns or advice below.

25/06/2019

The WACCIMA/NEPC Export workshop was a resounding success.

Well attended and properly conducted.