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[5:34 am, 15/12/2023] Mrs VERA OSOKPO Pointnews247.: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday highlighted the significance of a data-driven approach in modern decision-making, declaring it the “light guiding the ever-evolving landscape of the nation’s economy. Mr President, who was represented by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, at the Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Lagos, stated that the data-driven era aligned with the federal government’s vision for a transformed nation. Speaking at the conference, which had as its theme “Leveraging Data Analytics for Secure and Efficient Trade Facilitation in Customs Operations,” President Tinubu stated, “Every part of the world…

The immediate past National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Anthony Iju Nwabunike said in order for Nigeria to enjoy the full benefit of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the government has been tasked to upgrade the country’s borders to SMART ones for seamless transborder trade. Nwabunike made the call at the 2023 Annual Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) Conference and Awards in Lagos on Thursday. Delivering a paper titled: “The role of the Customs Brokers in Sustaining a Viable Transborder Trade for National Economic Growth”, Nwabunike, who was represented by…

The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed plans to embark on a Radiological and Nuclear Detection Programme aimed at fortifying the nation’s security against the smuggling of nuclear materials. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has announced strategic initiative at the inauguration of a 4-Day Capacity Building Workshop organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada in Abuja. ACG Yusuf MalantaRepresenting the CGC at the workshop, Assistant Comptroller General Malanta Yusuf highlighted the program’s significance, expressing optimism that it would provide participants with the technical expertise needed to detect and combat the illicit…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated media mogul and Founder of THISDAY/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena on his well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award at the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) held in Lagos. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said the award was a befitting recognition for Obaigbena’s exemplary contributions to the growth of journalism, media ownership and practice in Nigeria. He remarked that Obaigbena has made significant contributions to the noble profession with well-deserved innovations, adding that his leadership and inspirational work earned him the nickname…

In a testament to the enduring bonds between the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) and the maritime community, the association will on Thursday (tomorrow) in Lagos, honour Mr. Ubong Essien, former Special Assistant on Communications and Strategy to the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for his outstanding leadership qualities and sterling performance during his three year tour of duty at the agency. The AMJON 2023 Conference/Awards, slated to hold on Thursday at Rockview Hotel Apapa, Lagos, will honour outstanding individuals and key spokespersons from Nigerian maritime industry agencies and other allied bodies. The…

A middle-aged man, Samuel Erukoghene Okoro, who started riding bicycle from Damaturu, Yobe State, on December 9, to celebrate the victory and performance of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, arrived Akwanga, Nasarawa State on Tuesday, on his way to Asaba. Okoro, 38, told newsmen earlier on arrival that he was also carrying a letter from Deltans residing in Yobe state to congratulate Oborevwori on his emergence as Governor of Delta State. The cyclist said he has been encouraged by people he met on the way. The rider said his main objective for the cycling, was to further encourage Governor Oborevwori to carry…

The Rivers state government has commenced the demolition of the house of assembly complex in Port Harcourt. There are reports that the demolition is being carried out for renovation purposes amid insinuations that it also has political connotations. A section of the complex was gutted by fire on October 29 as the plot to impeach Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers intensified. On Tuesday, the Rivers state high court sitting in Port Harcourt confirmed Edison Ehie, an ally of Fubara, as authentic speaker of the state house of assembly. The demolition also is on the heels of the defection of…

Ondo Assembly declares Aiyedatiwa acting governorGov Akeredolu and Deputy, AiyedatiwaOndo Assembly Speaker to colleagues: “Following the Doctor’s advice on the need for medical follow-up after recuperating, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON has forwarded the letter on medical leave to the State House of Assembly.” The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, on Wednesday, December 13, declared Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as acting governor, following the receipt of the letter from Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on transmitting power. He, however, clarified that a constitutional procedure is required, and he would direct the Clerk of the…

Delta State Government has said consistent capacity building for public secondary school administrators and educators is designed to enhance efficiency in service delivery. The State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu, stated this in Ughelli, while declaring open a two-day capacity building/orientation programme for school administrators and senior educators in public secondary schools in Delta State. The training was organised by the Ministry for 300 secondary school teachers and principals selected from Delta Central and Delta South Senatorial Districts. Ezewu listed poor science/student ratio, inadequate record keeping, bullying of teachers and students, and inadequate skill development as issues facing…

As stakeholders are set for the 2023 AMJON Conference and Awards, the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi and Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Muhammadu Bello-Koko have confirmed their presence. This came as the Patron of the association, Chief Iju Tony Nwabunike who is temporarily in the United State of America has also okayed his attendance. Also, confirmed are the National Inland Waterways Authority and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency; among other top maritime industry stakeholders and personalities. According to the organizers of the event, the AMJON 2023 Conference Planning Committee said key spokespersons of maritime industry…