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The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Border Command said it has collected the sum of N1,904,459,390.77 revenue between January 23 and September 8, 2023, which represents 97.2% of N1,960,000,000 allotted target for the year. This shows an increase of 51.98% from the N885,543,098.11 made in the corresponding period for 2022. This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi while briefing journalists in Lagos on Friday as he showcased several high-profile seizures including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in excess of one tanker-load intercepted. “The revenue target for the Command for the year 2023 is One Billion…

Acting Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said redefining the Nigeria Customs Service has been his priority since he assumed duty as the Ag. Comptroller-General of the Service.“To continue from where my immediate predecessor stopped to fast-track a more robust implementation of a good project for the Service.” The Customs Boss said this on Thursday, 7th September 2023, when he performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the massive construction of Customs Service Zone B Headquarters. The extraordinary edifice of 25 hectares of land situated in the Mando area of Kaduna State is part of CGC’s unalloyed commitment to improve the welfare…

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday, disclosed that deployment of technology has helped to increase exports from 30 to 35 percent annually in the last three years at Apapa port. The Managing Director of NPA, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko made this disclosure while speaking at the 3rd JournalNG Port Industry Town Hall meeting in Lagos Thursday. Speaking at the event themed: “Essence of Automation to Productive Blue Economy, the NPA boss who was represented by the Port Manager, Apapa Port, Mr. Charles Okaga, stated that the deployment of automation has enabled the Authority enhance its operations leading to increase in exports…

The Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards, has announced the date and venue for the 5th edition of this prestigious event. The award ceremony is billed for the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos on November 19, 2023, according to a statement authorized by Peter Armand Boyo, the Head of Strategy for the Awards. The Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards holds a revered status as the foremost and most respected awards ceremony within the Gospel Music industry in Nigeria. Mr. Boyo emphasized that “This promises to be exceptionally distinguished and unforgettable occasion, commemorating the profound influence of gospel music…

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has expressed worries over automation of port services saying that members might be forced to suffer job losses. Deputy President General MWUN , Comrade Harry Tonye who disclosed this on Thursday at the 3rd JournalNG Port Industry Town Hall meeting held in Lagos , expressed concerns that the rapid introduction of technology and innovations in the maritime domain would lead to job losses. He advised the relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that such technological advancement aren’t at the expense of maritime workers. The DPG who harped on upskilling of workers…

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has vowed that he would not spill blood to keep himself in power ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state. Governor Diri made the vow at Ogbolomabiri after assessing the security situation in neighboring Bassambiri in Nembe Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. Men of the police Strategic Weapons and Tactical (SWAT) team and some non-state actors in military camouflage on August 12 invaded Bassambiri community on the orders of the Acting Inspector General of Police. Some persons suffered gunshot injuries as a result of the invasion while many others…

A 38-year-old woman, Peace Asukwo was on Friday docked by National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons(NAPTIP) before the vacation judge, Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Peace Asukwo was docked for allegedly harbouring and using under-age girls for prostitution. During arraignment of the defendant, NAPTIP prosecution counsel Becky Jibo, told the court that the defendant was arrested between March and June, 2023, at Laredo Motel, situated at Totomu Village, a border town between Lagos and Ogun States, where she harboured and used the underage girls for prostitution. The prosecutor submitted before the…

Sequel to the loss of two Customs officers in a tragic circumstances, the Acting Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on behalf of officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), extends deepest condolences to families of Inspector of Customs Alhaji Kabiru Shehu and Customs Assistant Abdullahi Muhammad, NCS Kebbi Area Command, and the Government of Kebbi state. Recall that the two officers met their untimely death on August 24, 2023, while carrying out a stop-and-search operation along Bunza Dakingari – Koko Road. In a press release signed by CSC, national PRO for Acting CG Abdullahi Maiwada emphasized…

There’s fire on the mountain as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, East and Central African Division, Abuja have informed National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) of the Cameroonian officials plan to open the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in days ahead due to heavy rainfall. The Lagdo Dam is situated around the catchment area in Northern Cameroon.Umar Z. Salisu ,Director, African Affairs disclosed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a note verbale from the high commission of the Republic of Cameroon which states that the authorities of the Lagdo Dam will be releasing only modulated variable small amount of…

The Nigeria Customs Service Customs has Clarifies Misleading Report on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Valuation Process, that the VIN Valuation Process remains fully operational and effective. In a press statement signed today by the National Public Relations Officer of Customs, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, to address a media report which the Service alleged to be misleading about the VIN. The statement reads, “the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) would like to address a recent media report that has caused confusion regarding the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Valuation process. The information is misleading, aiming to distort the truth and misinform the public. “While…