Author: Mujeedat
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) processed 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs) and 99,839 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) between September and October 2026, reflecting sustained efforts to facilitate legitimate trade, improve cargo clearance processes and enhance revenue generation. The figures were disclosed during a joint security press briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Speaking at the briefing, the Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, said the performance reflected the Service’s continued commitment to improving trade processes through efficient documentation,…
The Delta State Government has condemned the political violence that erupted in Asaba, the state capital, on Saturday, leaving one person dead and four others seriously injured. The government described the incident as unacceptable, warning political parties and their supporters against actions capable of threatening public peace and security. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, the government reiterated its zero tolerance for political violence, intimidation and other forms of political rascality. Aniagwu said the government had repeatedly cautioned political parties against engaging in activities capable of…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured with the Media-Friendly Governor of the Year Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in recognition of his administration’s cordial relationship with the media and commitment to press freedom. The award was presented at the fourth edition of the NUJ Annual Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria, held on Saturday at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, under the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Responsible Journalism and Good Governance.” Oborevwori, represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Government House, Prince Johnson Erijo, also delivered the keynote…
Ozoro Ward 2 in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State has set a target of securing at least 7,000 votes from its over 14,000 registered voters for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The target was announced at a strategic meeting of party leaders and stakeholders in the ward, aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and consolidating support for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting was hosted by business mogul, political leader and National Secretary of the Nigerian Hotel Association, Prince Amos Uyo, at his country home in Ozoro…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the release of 98 containers of electricity transmission equipment abandoned at Nigerian ports for periods ranging from 14 to 20 years, following a presidential directive aimed at accelerating the rehabilitation of the country’s power infrastructure. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a joint press briefing with the Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Tegbe , where the evacuation of the first batch of 44 containers was flagged off at ENL Consortium Terminal. Adeniyi said the exercise was part of a broader government intervention to recover more than 300 containers…
The Maritime Correspondents Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) is set to convene a three-day retreat of maritime journalists and industry stakeholders to examine Nigeria’s foreign trade structure and the maritime sector’s role in advancing the country’s ambition of building a $1 trillion productive economy. The 2026 All Nigerian Maritime Journalists Retreat, scheduled for December 2–4, 2026, will bring together journalists, policymakers, government agencies, regulators and private-sector operators to deliberate on strategies for repositioning Nigeria’s economy from dependence on the extraction and export of raw commodities to one driven by production, value addition, industrialisation and competitive exports. The main event,…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command generated ₦302,952,570,769.24 in October 2026, representing an increase of ₦20,161,430,521.84 over the ₦282,791,140,247.40 recorded in September 2026. This represents a month-on-month growth of approximately 7.13 per cent. The October collection marks another significant revenue performance above the ₦300 billion threshold, following the Command’s record-breaking collection of over ₦323 billion in July 2026. The performance reflects the Command’s continued drive to strengthen revenue generation while facilitating legitimate trade under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, who assumed duty on 29 September 2026. Since assuming office, Comptroller Mu’azu…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagged off its 2027 campaign on Thursday in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other party leaders, called for massive votes for President Bola Tinubu, the governor and all other candidates of the party. At the Oleh rally, Oborevwori said the decision to join the APC followed wide consultations with stakeholders and was aimed at aligning Delta with the Federal Government for accelerated development. He commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting that increased revenue allocations had strengthened the capacity of state and local governments to…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised a peaceful, decent and issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, focusing on development, empowerment, job creation and improved security. Chairman of the Delta State APC Media and Publicity Committee and Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a media briefing ahead of the party’s campaign flag-off scheduled for Thursday, November 5, at Oleh Township Stadium in Isoko South Local Government Area. Aniagwu, who was flanked by other committee members, said Oleh was chosen because…
Delta State Governor,Rh hon. Sheriff Oborevwori,has taken a bold step towards industrial growth and food security, as he on Tuesday laid the foundation for a $70 million integrated animal feed factory by Olam Agri in Ogwashi- Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area. The facility, expected to produce 450,000 metric tonnes of poultry feed annually and nearly 100,000 tonnes of aquafeed, will serve farmers across the South-South and South-East regions, while addressing the challenges of high feed costs and inadequate supply. Speaking at the ceremony, Oborevwori said the investment is a major boost to the state’s industrialisation and agricultural…