*Minister of Comm Tech and Digital Economy approves Reviewed Courier and Logistics Regulations*

The honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has approved a new Courier and Logistics Regulations in accordance with...

the powers conferred on him by NIPOST Act.
This is timely and coming on the heels of an upsurge of Small and Medium Players in the Courier and Logistics ecosystem.
Hitherto, courier business was for big players. Provision was not made for MSMEs. The approval of the reviewed

Regulations has now accommodated all types of emerging enterprises in the logistics landscape and will provide a regulatory framework for licensing and the provision of effective and efficient services.
The essence of regulating the sub sector is to sanitise the industry.

and ensure the security and safety of customers items. It is a consumer protection mechanism that will make sure licensed companies deliver qualitative service. It is also meant to allow and assist the small players participate and grow.

The scope of the Reviewed Courier and Logistics Regulations includes amongst other things how to apply, licensing procedures and requirements , conditions for operation, charges and enforcement