Importation Management and Operational Training

Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of importation management and international trade regulations.
• Develop skills for efficient logistics, documentation, and customs compliance.
• Learn strategies for cost optimization and risk management in import operations.

Importation Procedures and Regulatory Compliance

• Import documentation and legal requirements
• Customs procedures and clearance processes
• Trade agreements and import restrictions

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Freight forwarding and transportation modes
• Inventory control and warehousing strategies
• Supplier selection and contract negotiation

Cost Optimization and Risk Management

• Tariff and duty reduction strategies
• Managing foreign exchange and payment terms
• Mitigating risks in global sourcing and supply chain

• Explain the major aspects of importing in the context of the current global business environment.
• Understand the regulatory and statutory issues associated with successful importing.
• Achieve an awareness of the major role played by Nigerian Customs in the import transaction.
• Understand the significance of the Tariff Schedule as it relates to the cost of importing.
• Be able to identify free trade agreements between Nigeria and other countries and their impact upon the importer.
• Recognize that imports play a major role in our economy and understand the process by which these goods enter the commerce of Nigeria.

CONTENT
• Understanding of how to import into the Nigeria from anywhere on the globe.
• Understanding the role of Customs as it relates to importing.
• This course will cover the most common documents required in an import transaction and explain their purpose and application.
• Export/Import: Procedures and Documentation
• A Guide for Commercial Importers,
• Marking of Country of Origin on Nigerian Imports,
• Temporary Importation under Bond and Nigerian Customs Bonded

FOR WHOM:
Logistics, Clearing and Import Officers and Managers

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:

1ST BATCH: 10th – 13th Feb,                       2026    

2ND BATCH: 2nd – 5th Jun,                    2026

3RD BATCH: 28th – 30th Sep,                     2026