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The Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service has achieved a revenue collection of N2.01tr as at November 19, 2024 Customs Area Controller(CAC) of the command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, fsi who disclosed this while addressing officers and men on a parade on Wednesday November 20, 2024 said the command aims at achieving its N2.2tr target for this year by the end of this month ahead of December. Comptroller Olomu said the command is drawing inspiration from the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,MFR who announced the total collection of N5.07tr by the service on Tuesday at the just concluded…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 16 November 2023, signed a Customs Mutual Administrative Agreement (CMAA) with its Indian counterpart. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented the NCS during the signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. This agreement formed part of the engagements during the state visit by the Indian Prime Minister on 17 November 2024 at the State House, Abuja. CGC Adeniyi described the CMAA as a milestone achievement, culminating from negotiations that began in 2016. He stated: “The agreement is expected to enhance collaboration between customs administrations, streamline border clearance processes, and…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged oil companies and host communities to adopt dialogue approach rather than confrontations in resolving disputes. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on courtesy visit, the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited, led by Senior Corporate Affairs Advisor, Chevron International, Exploration and Production for Africa Region, Engr Esimaje Brikins, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor while congratulating Mr Esimaje Brikins on his new appointment tasked his successor to understudy the operations and relationship with host communities and stakeholders. He cautioned that he would not condone shutting down of oil facilities by host communities…

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of X (formerly Twitter), has been declared the 2024 Number One Partner of Rhapsody of Realities, a bestselling devotional authored by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. The announcement was made at the ongoing International Pastors and Partners Conference (IPPC) held in Lagos, Nigeria. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, praised Musk’s outstanding contributions to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “Elon Musk’s dedication to the Gospel is remarkable,” Pastor Chris said. “His innovative use of technology to reach millions with the message of salvation has been invaluable. We acknowledge his efforts in preparing the way…

For the first time, in five years of Eyoto Sports Academy athletics competitions, female sprinters have doubled in registration than their male counterparts a few days to the competition in Benin City. According to the technical director of the competition Coach Mutiu Oluwa, out of 700 participating AthIetes over 57% of female athletes have registered to feature in the competition while lest than 40% of male athletes. Oluwa said, the development was not totally surprising as some of the AthIetes are coming from schools with more female enrollment than male. Although, aside the 100/200m events, boys are more in long…

Gregg Itutoh, the Deputy Comptroller General of Customs and the Head of Human Resource Development Department, has reiterated that the Nigeria Customs Service will continue to deploy capable officers to departments where they specialise in. He made this known during a panel discussion at the Comptroller-General Conference in Abuja on 14th November, 2024. DCG Itutoh during the discussion spoke on Professionalism in the NCS, redeployment, and how officers are placed in the right position or department they specialise. He said” Overtime, there have been this issue among officers that you could be forgotten in a duty post but under the…

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to promote the country’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. The inauguration took place at the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in Abuja. Oyetola emphasized the need for a unified and strategic approach, integrating both diplomatic and operational measures, to secure the necessary votes for a successful election outcome. Nigeria’s past attempts to join the IMO Council haven’t been successful, having missed out in 2011, 2015, and 2019 despite previous successes in 1975, 2001, and 2005. However, Oyetola…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN), will shut down power supply to the International Terminal 2 ( ITZ – 2) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport ,Lagos, between the hours of 0100hrs and 0430hrs on Saturday morning November 16, 2024 for the replacement of the Bus Riser 11KVA high tension panel. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, explained that the proposed electrical power supply maintenance shutdown will be carried out with minimal disruption to flight operations and passenger facilitation. Royal Air Maroc ,which operates within the maintenance hour,…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced plans to raise N239.4 billion through a Rights Issue of 6,839,884,274 ordinary shares. The issue, which opened on November 15, 2024, allows existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at N35.00 per share, with one new share offered for every five existing shares held. UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, explained that the Rights Issue aims to strengthen the bank’s capacity to capitalize on growth opportunities and maintain its industry leadership. The funds raised will be used to expand lending capacity, invest in digital infrastructure, support sustainable business practices, and enhance…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commiserated with Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who lost his father in the morning of Friday, 15th November 2024. The South Africa-based Nwabali announced the sad news on his Instagram page on Friday morning. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said: “We are shocked and saddened to hear of the demise of Stanley Nwabali’s father. Coming a day after the player featured in the match that won us the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ticket, it made for a day of low morale as we flew from Abidjan to Uyo. “The death…