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Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs. Bashir Adewale Kingsley Adeniyi has congratulated Emenike Nwokeoji the newly elected National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Custom’s Agent’s (ANLCA). Abdullahi Maiwada, Customs National Public Relations Officer, made this known in a press statement. The statement reads “On behalf of the officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, congratulates Mr Emenike Nwokeoji on his election as the National President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). “The election, which took place on Thursday, September 7, 2023, reflects the confidence and trust that…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and two from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for allegedly harassing and extorting civilians in the state. This was made known to newsmen on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State by the spokesman of the command, ASP Henry Okoye.Also arrested was a 37-year-old Police Inspector for the same offence.He said the suspects were notorious for extorting unsuspecting civilians, especially the youths in Owerri, using Point of Sale (POS) machines. “These are security operatives hiding under the umbrella of Operation Search and Flush in…

The Management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) wish to commiserate people and government of Niger and Adamawa States and also families of those who lost their loved ones in Boats Mishap in Mokwa area of Niger State and Njuwa River in Yola South of Adamawa State. In a press release on Tuesday signed byJibril Darda’u GM corporate affairs department stated that the accidents which is avoidable was due to overloading and non-wearing of Life Jackets by the boat operators and the passengers despite NIWA’s several efforts in distribution of Life Jackets and sensitization on safety on our water…

Says FG yet to approve request for rehabilitation The Government of Delta State has assured that action is being taken to reverse the condition of the Agbor-Abraka-Eku Road which has been of major concern to commuters on that axis. The Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on New Media, Mr Felix Ofou, gave the assurance in an exclusive chat with DBS Television in Asaba on Sunday at which he explained that the problem is that not only has the Federal Government seemingly deliberately abandoned the road but has also continually denied the Delta State Government access to intervene. He, however,…

The Delta State National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, the state capital, on Monday nullified the February 25, 2023, election of the member representing the Isoko federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Jonathan Ukodhiko, of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). The tribunal also sacked a two-term member of the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu federal constituency, Francis Waive. Delivering its judgement, the tribunal chaired by Justice Cathrine Ogunsola, ordered that the Certificate of Return issued to Jonathan Ukohdiko of the PDP as winner of the Isoko…

The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniy has expressed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service to partner with the Republic of Benin Customs Administration with the aid of technology to manage cross-border trade between Nigeria and Benin Republic. He made this known on Monday, 11th September 2023, while declaring open a two-day interactive session between the Nigeria Customs Service and Benin Republic Customs in Abuja. The meeting aimed to strengthen further the already existing bilateral trade ties and cooperation between the two countries, which will pave the way for a comprehensive mechanism to harmonize the import prohibition lists…

Ecobank Nigeria is offering special loan packages for parents and guardians to enable them pay school fees for their children and wards ahead of resumption for the 2023/2024 school year. The Bank, in another master stroke, is making special infrastructure loans available to educational institutions. This, according to the bank, will equip them adequately for the new session. The bank also said it has optimised its digital platforms to make them convenient for school fees and other education-related payments. Announcing the various ‘back to school’ initiatives of the bank in Lagos, Head, Consumer Banking, Korede Demola-Adeniyi, said it is in…

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and commitment to promoting the development of the education sector in Nigeria, Unity Bank Plc has donated N10 million to Fiditi National Open University in Oyo Sate, Southwest Nigeria. Making the donation at the launch/ground breaking ceremony over the weekend, the MD/CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Tomi Somefun said “As a core philosophy of our business, Unity Bank is committed to promoting education as a key driver of human capacity development”She said, “Education brings light, empowers a society to advance social change, while providing opportunity for individuals to grow and contribute…

Following issues of sharp practises by security personnel within the port community and illegal cargo clearance by freight agents, the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) 100% Compliance Team and the Maritime Police Command have engaged themselves with accusations and counter accusations on containers detention and interception at the Lagos Seaports. While the 100% Compliance Team are alleging that the Maritime Police Command is responsible for delay in the clearance of 1800 containers from Lagos ports , the Maritime Unit of Police have accused members of NAGAFF of illegal clearance of containers. The NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team over…

Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, Akintola Williams, dies at 104He pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession and was instrumental in developing the country’s financial sector. Born in 1919, he studied accounting at the University of London and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1947.He returned to Nigeria and later set up his accounting firm, Akintola Williams & Co., now Deloitte & Touche, in 1952.Late Williams was also a strong advocate for developing the accounting profession in Nigeria. He was a founding member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and was president from 1963 to 1965. He was also a…