Author: Mujeedat
The Nigeria Customs Service has repatriated Bili, a rescued female baby gorilla, to the Republic of Congo in what it described as its first full-cycle international wildlife operation. The exercise, which took place from 22 to 28 September 2026, covered the interception, rescue, rehabilitation and safe return of a trafficked animal to the Réserve Naturelle de Tchimpounga in Pointe-Noire, Congo. Customs officers rescued Bili in August 2023 during an enforcement operation against wildlife trafficking. She was subsequently placed under the care of the Pandrillus Foundation in Calabar, where she underwent rehabilitation. A DNA test later established that…
NLNG Pledges Stronger Partnership with Coleman The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited, Adeleye Falade, has pledged to strengthen the company’s partnership with Coleman Technical Industries Limited, particularly in the area of local content development. Falade made the commitment during a tour of Coleman’s manufacturing facilities in Sagamu and Arepo, Ogun State, where he expressed admiration for the company’s scale of operations, investment in modern machinery and equipment, and the professionalism of its workforce. Describing the facilities as “mind-blowing,” the NLNG chief executive said the visit demonstrated what Nigerian companies could achieve…
Customs FOU Zone A Gets New Acting Comptroller as Aliyu Retires The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A), Ikeja-Lagos, has appointed Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Olukayode Afeni as its 30th Acting Comptroller, following the retirement of Comptroller Gambo Aliyu. Afeni formally assumed leadership of the unit on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at a handing-over ceremony held at the FOU Zone ‘A’ conference hall in Ikeja. The ceremony was attended by senior Customs officers, Acting Customs Area Controllers of the Port and Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML), Ogun 1 Area Command and the Enugu/Ebonyi/Anambra Command, as…
The Nigeria Customs Service has introduced a digital system for declaring and clearing passenger baggage at the Seme Area Command. The Simplified Declaration for Passenger Baggage Import system is designed to make clearance faster, improve transparency and support the smooth movement of legitimate travellers and cross-border traders. Passengers can submit their baggage declarations with mobile devices or use digital kiosks provided at the command. The system applies standard assessment tables to declared personal goods, calculates the duties payable and automatically issues receipts after payment. Customs said the process would reduce paperwork, minimise discretionary assessments and give…
The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria has urged state governments to invest in fisheries and develop their marine resources as part of efforts to create jobs, improve food security and generate additional revenue. The organisation’s President, Ismail Aniemu, made the call at the maiden edition of the MARCON National Conference on Sustainable Fishing, held under the theme, “Sustainable Fishing in Nigeria: Pathways to Growth, Food Security and Coastal Livelihoods.” Aniemu said Nigeria had significant marine resources but was yet to fully benefit from the economic opportunities available in the fisheries sector. He said the country’s marine wealth…
The Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association has called for urgent investment in modern fishing vessels, affordable financing, fish terminals, cold-chain facilities and maritime security to revive Nigeria’s industrial fishing sector and reduce dependence on imported fish. The association made the call at the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria’s National Conference on Sustainable Fishing in Lagos. Speaking on the theme, “Revitalising Nigeria’s Industrial Fishing Sector for Food Security and Economic Growth,” NITOA President Benedette Okonkwo, represented by Anthony Agwaazor, said a stronger industrial fishing sector was essential to food security, job creation, economic diversification and the growth of Nigeria’s blue…
The Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Zone C in Owerri has witnessed a change of leadership, with Deputy Comptroller of Customs Farouk Nadaniya assuming office as Acting Comptroller. Nadaniya took over from Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun, who retired from service, during a handover ceremony held at the unit’s headquarters in Owerri, Imo State, on Friday, September 25, 2026. The new Acting Comptroller was received by officers and personnel of the unit before being introduced to the various heads of units. In his farewell address, Balogun thanked officers for their support and cooperation throughout his tenure. …
The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has called on East African investors to participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery initial public offering and support African-led industrial development. Kwairanga made the appeal during a high-level investor engagement at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He said the event reflected the growing efforts by African leaders and businesses to develop solutions to the continent’s economic and industrial challenges. The NGX chairman commended Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advocating stronger cooperation among African countries.…
The Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed a fire incident at the premises of its Western Marine Command in Apapa, Lagos. The fire was detected at about 10:35 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, after thick smoke was observed coming from the newly constructed conference hall and adjoining office areas. Officers on duty immediately activated emergency response procedures and worked to contain the outbreak. Personnel from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived at approximately 11:25 a.m. and successfully brought the fire under control. A preliminary assessment indicated that some property and office equipment were damaged…
The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has called on global investors to participate in Nigeria’s economic growth by investing in the country’s capital market and emerging sectors. Kwairanga made the call at the Nigeria Investment Forum 2026 in New York, held under the theme, “Connecting Capital to Opportunity: Investing in Africa’s Next Frontier.” He said Nigeria’s investment story was no longer limited to its enormous potential, but increasingly reflected reforms aimed at creating a more stable and business-friendly environment. According to him, the removal of fuel subsidies, the unification of foreign-exchange markets,…