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Comptroller Martina Tilly Gyado has assumed office as the Customs Area Controller of Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command (KLTC) in Lagos. She formally took over from Comptroller Timinadi Bomodi on September 15, 2023. At a brief handing-over ceremony in the KLTC conference hall, the outgoing Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Timinadi Bomodi, who led the command from January to mid-September 2023, disclosed that the command raked in N36.93 Billion, representing a 22.44% increase when compared to the N30.16 Billion it generated during the same period in 2022. He also noted that it represents 59.37% of the total expected revenue for 2023. While…

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) under the current Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. George Moghalu, has described the successful concessioning of Onitsha River port as one of the major achievements under his administration. Moghalu stated this in a statement made available to newsmen by Jibril Darda’u, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, of NIWA. According to the agency’s boss, “Another milestone achievement is the successful concessioning of Onitsha River port, which it stated was built in the Second Republic during the Administration of Alh. Shehu Shagari and laid dormant until during the Jonathan’s Administration when it was rehabilitated and…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the police to immediately release the president, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Tajudeen Baruwa, three other national officers of the union and 18 others who are currently being detained in Abuja. They were arrested after at least one person was killed, and several others injured on Tuesday during a violent clash between two factions of the NURTW on Sapele Crescent, off Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Garki II, Abuja. The police said the NURTW officials would be charged with alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, public disturbance, and conduct likely to cause breach…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The nomination is for a term of five years in the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Senate. A statement by his spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale explained the directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the authority to appoint the Governor and Four (4) Deputy Governors for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, criticised kings in Oyo State for failing to honour him. The ex-leader schooled the monarchs, saying that despite their status, they ought to honour elderly people and those in positions of authority in line with the Omoluabi ethos.The octogenarian stated this during the inauguration of a 34.85 km Oyo-Iseyin Road and the completed Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Iseyin Campus, which houses the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources. Obasanjo, who spoke in Yoruba, explained that during his administration, he publicly prostrated to greet kings.He said, “I greet the kings and chiefs…

“I will open my doors for seamless trade, but I will also close the door against unwholesome activities that will compromise the Service mandates” By Uzor Odigbo The Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller Dera Nnadi has resolved to scale to greater heights in revenue drive and in mitigating smugglers activities at the command. The new Tin Can port helmsman who was described by his predicessor as astute trade facilitator was the Customs Area Controller at Seme Border Command and described his posting as homecoming having served as the Deputy Comptroller…

The Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller Dera Nnadi has resolved to scale to greater heights in revenue and in mitigating activities at the command. The new Tin Can port helmsman who was described by his predicessor as astute trade facilitator was the Customs Area Controller at Seme Border Command and described his posting as homecoming having served as the Deputy Comptroller in charge of enforcement in the past. Dera, in his address, stated that the command under him would not dwell on the usual blame-game syndrome for challenges millitating the…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated Desire Oparanozie’s prowess in female football following her retirement from professional soccer. On Wednesday, She announced on her X handle that she would be retiring from football.Her announcement has been generating reactions from footballers past and present. Reacting to the announcement, CAF described Oparanozie’s football career as outstanding. “An outstanding professional football career path has come to an end for the amazing Desire Oparanozie .“What a journey! .” Oparanozie’s last outing for the Super Falcons was at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.It was her fourth appearance…

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has met with members of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and National Anti-Doping Committee on the challenges being faced as regards compliance with the standards of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Speaking at the meeting held on Thursday, at the Minister’s office inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Enoh reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that Nigeria is given its rightful place in global sports, hence the need for athletes to compete cleanly in both local and international competitions, as well as meet the standards set by WADA. Hon. Enoh noted that…

In a bid to sustain industry harmony in port operations, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) on Wednesday solicited support from the leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN). The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju while congratulating the newly elected executives of ANCLA during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) affiliate, Secretariat on Wednesday , urged them to always remember past leaders of the association. Adeyanju reiterated that former leaders like Prince Olayiwola Shittu remains relevant to the association’s growth adding that his…