Author: Mujeedat
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as a strategic partner in promoting stakeholder awareness, public trust, and national development. The call for a deeper partnership was the focus of a media parley held on Monday, 25 May 2026, at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command Headquarters, Abdullahi Dikko Inde Conference Hall, Bompai, Kano. The event, organised by the National Public Relations Unit and themed “Building Synergy Between the Media and Customs for Enhanced Stakeholders’ Awareness and National Development,” brought together senior Customs officers, journalists, and members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)…
The President‑General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has joined Muslims in Nigeria and across the world in celebrating this year’s Sallah festival in honour of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Upon Him). The seasoned maritime expert praised Muslim faithful in the country for their resilience, tolerance, and love for one another despite the wave of insecurity, violent crimes, and hardship engulfing the northern region and other parts of Nigeria. The Ijaw‑born labour activist noted that, against all odds, Muslims remain convinced that nothing is impossible before Allah, the Merciful, whose benevolence humanity has…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated with children across Delta State on this year’s Children’s Day, calling on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the protection, proper guidance and education of every child in the state. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor joined children in commemorating the annual event dedicated to celebrating the importance and welfare of children in society. Oborevwori stressed that children are the future of society and must be provided with an enabling environment to grow, learn and realise their full potential. He urged parents…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has greeted Muslims in Delta State and across Nigeria on Eid al‑Adha (Eid‑el‑Kabir), urging them to offer special prayers for peace, unity, and the progress of the nation. In a statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor encouraged Muslim faithful to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and selflessness that the festival represents. Oborevwori called on Muslims to strengthen the practice of almsgiving, especially toward the poor, the needy, and other vulnerable groups, describing charity as a core principle of Islam. He urged all Nigerians to devote…
The Ethiopian government says it is positioning itself to become a regional fertiliser exporter following a landmark agreement with the Dangote Group to build a massive urea fertiliser plant in Gode, Somali region. The project, estimated at 2.5 billion dollars, is expected to produce up to 3 million metric tonnes of urea annually, making Ethiopia one of the largest urea producers on the continent and a key supplier for neighbouring markets. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described food security as a strategic priority, saying the partnership with Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote reflects a shared vision to boost agricultural productivity and…
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment with the successful graduation of 500 participants from the Technical, Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) programme. The graduation ceremony, themed “Empowering the Youths: From Knowledge to Income,” celebrated the completion of a six‑week intensive training designed to equip young people with practical, entrepreneurial, and income‑generating skills. The beneficiaries were trained in five vocational tracks: computer and phone repair, photography and videography, graphic design, cosmetology, and mixology. Participants were drawn from the State’s five IBILE divisions, Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has announced the generation of N9.79 billion in revenue between March and May 2026, alongside major seizures of narcotics, unregistered pharmaceuticals, rice, petrol, and other contraband items with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over N501.8 million. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, the Customs Area Controller, Abdullahi Kaila, said the Command generated a total of N9,798,938,969 within the period under review, representing an increase of N7.61 billion when compared to the N2.18 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2025. According to him, the figure represents a remarkable…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) wishes to inform the public that on May 20, 2026, at about 1130 hours, a collision occurred between a container vessel, MV MAERSK VALPARAISO, and an oil tanker, MT LADY MARTINA, at the Bonny Inner Anchorage. The incident occurred around Latitude 4.512375 and Longitude 7.189429, resulting in an oil spill in the affected area. The Deep Blue Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Bonny received a distress call at approximately 1130 hours regarding the collision involving MV Valparaiso, a Singapore-flagged container vessel with IMO No. 9433054, and MT Lady Martina, a…
The Federal Government has announced plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the country, including the sensitive Bakassi axis, as part of efforts to further strengthen Nigerias maritime security architecture. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2026 Graduation Ceremony of 492 Advanced Combat Personnel and Capability Presentation of the Deep Blue Project Task Group held at the 5th Battalion Army Barracks in Elele, Rivers State. Dr. Oyetola said the planned expansion would target critical coastal areas such as Bakassi Peninsula, Igbokoda…
The former Customs Area Comptroller of the Tincan Island Port Command, Frank Onyeka, has said the Command generated N401,011,998, 443.71b as revenue in the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, while also recording major anti-smuggling breakthroughs with seizures of illicit drugs and prohibited items valued at over N35 billion Onyeka disclosed this during the handover ceremony where he handed over to Comptroller Joe Anani, following his elevation to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs security, and future of our society. “Our efforts reinforced the role of the Nigeria Customs Service as a critical national security agency committed…