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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched B’Odogwu, a new Unified Customs Management System, starting with a pilot phase in Lagos at Port & Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML). While addressing newsmen at PTML Command on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, stated that the innovative platform represents a significant milestone in Nigeria Customs’ modernisation journey, aligning with global best practices. His words, “B’Odogwu is our new customs management system that embodies our vision for a paperless customs administration that facilitates seamless trade while maintaining robust security measures.” “It is important to note that B’Odogwu…
The Gombe State Athletics Association (GAA) has advanced reasons they are boycotting an athletics event sponsored by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) which is starting today at Pantami Stadium in Gombe. In a press statement signed by the Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the body warned any athlete under the GAA to steer clear of the event as it falls short of standardisation. Hon. Gombe also noted that no member of Nigeria Athletics Association of Technical Officials (NAATO) should participate in the event, saying while it is being sponsored by the NEDC, the…
Nigeria’s emerging business entrepreneur Victor Kalu has stressed the need for Nigerians in the informal sector to pay taxes for infrastructural development. Speaking at FiBOP’s workshop at the weekend in Lagos Kalu said the informal sector controls more funds outside the banking system which government can’t tax for the development of the country. “Available data shows that over three trillion Naira exits in the informal sector and this money is out of the Banking system, tell me how could Government cope when it doesn’t have available funds to finance projects the masses need to better their lives.”. He alluded to…
Sports Entrepreneur and former Gombe United Football Club Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe swiftly took time to educate football stakeholders that are demanding an apology over his comments on the implications based on CAF rules on the botched Libya versus Super Eagles 2nd leg AFCON qualifier match in Benghazi. In a no holdsbare Press statement made available to Journalists, He expressed regret at the level ingnorance Nigeria’s football authorities had exhibited following Nigeria and Libyan National Teams debacle. In the statement, He said, “My attention has been drawn to a report which I confirmed that some hydra-headed stakeholders were critizing…
The Nascent B’Odogwu Customs Modernisation project will only land the country into more debt as previous experience achieved nothing but unnecessary filtering away of needed government funds. This brutal insight was unveiled in a Paper presented by the Pioneer Chairman, Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria Chief Tony Nwabunike (CRFFN) Act 16 of 2007 at a National Discourse in Lagos . Chief Nwabunike noted in his presentation that would be incomplete without reflecting on Nigeria’s journey toward modernization As a customs broker and only freight forwarder member of the then Presidential Taskforce on ASYCUDA, “I recall that…
The Finance and Business Online Publishers(FiBOP), a renowned body of registered online publishers, has formally recognized and rewarded Sylvester Egede, former Port Manager of Tin Can Island Port (TCIP), for his outstanding contributions to trade facilitation. Egede’s tireless efforts, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, led to the successful rehabilitation of the Apapa access road, ending the daily traffic gridlock and hardship for commuters and workers within the ports. This achievement has significantly impacted the ports community and the larger economy, improving port operations efficiency and enhancing the business environment. Sylvester Egede’s illustrious career spans various roles within the…
An Egalitarian reformer and industry builder in Nigeria’s growing upstream and downstream oil sector has emerged with foresight and big ideas to add to the expansion of the oil sector in the county. Victor Kalu, the current Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zend Technology Company Limited, pioneers in helping the government to leverage the informal sector for revenue growth. Before his advent to the oil sector, In 2023/2024, Zend was appointed by the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue to collect revenue from the informal sector in Oshimili South (State capital) and Oshimili North. He is also the…
Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has again affirmed his total conviction that governor Sheriff Oborevwori will govern the state till May 29, 2031, judging from his good governance strides and visionary leadership. He assured that the speed of infrastructural and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts shall be upscaled in the coming years, noting that the people are already benefiting tremendously from ongoing reforms and programmes of the governor as enshrined in his MORE agenda. Dr Oghenesivbe gave the assurance on Tuesday in Lagos, while speaking to Unilag FM Radio correspondent immediately…
Nigeria LNG Limited NLNG has unveiled a new logo and trade name as part of a strategic rebranding initiative aimed at aligning the company’s vision with evolving global energy demands. The announcement was made on Friday during the company’s annual Grand Award Night in Lagos., NLNG’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr Philip Mshelbila introduced the new trade name—NLNG, without an expansion of the letters—and an identity and purpose statement, “Providing Energy to Improve Lives Sustainably,” alongside the refreshed tagline, “Inspiring a Sustainable Future.” In his speech, Dr. Mshelbila highlighted the significance of this transformation, positioning it as a pivotal moment in the…
To maintain the integrity of it’s promotion examination process, the Nigeria Customs Service has cancelled computer based test (CBT) examination conducted for officers of the rank of Superintendent of Customs (SC) who sat to be promoted to Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) The earlier examination which was conducted on August 20, 2024 was reportedly affected by technical and administrative challenges that may have compromised the integrity of the exercise. Sources disclosed to our reporter have it that another CBT has been scheduled for November 8, 2024 to be held in Abuja and Lagos unlike previous exercise where it was held…