By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN) has strongly countered the assertion made by the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), saying that the Nigerian seafarers are among the highest paid globally. Recall that while receiving the Coordinator of International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Barning Annica Marie who paid a working…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Voice of Nigeria (VON) Corporate Headquarters. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the CGC, who was warmly welcomed by the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndache, acknowledged his achievements, stating, “The comments about…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Port Harcourt It was a grand occasion in Area 2 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service last week, as the Command held a sensational Handing and Taking over Parade in honour of the Out-going Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Baba Imam and the In-coming Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that…
By Sylvanus Obasi, Katsina The Customs Area Controller of Katsina Command, Comptroller Mohammed Umar, has paid a condole visit to the family of late Customs Assistant II Auwal Haruna in his native home on behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who tragically lost his life while on duty. PLATFORMS REPORTERS…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos Comptroller Dalha Wada Chedi handed over the mantle of leadership of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ Kaduna to Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu recently at the Unit’s Headquarters in Kaduna in a colourful transition ceremony. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the outgoing Comptroller while delivering his speech thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs,…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos Despite Nigeria’s numerous economic challenges and and woes in 2024 which was occasioned by unstable exchange rate, the Lilypond Export Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported outstanding performance in the first quarter of 2024 through concerted efforts and strategic measures, the Command said it has facilitated the export of…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Customs Area Controller of Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Compt Derra Nnadi said his command surpassed it’s first Quarter Revenue Target for 2024 by 139%. Nnadi stated this recently while briefing all Deputy & Assistant Comptrollers and Units Heads during his meeting session where challenges, modalities…
Following March inflation figures released by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which showed inflation in the month of March to be at an all time high in recent years, tipping at 33.2%. In this exclusive interview by PLATFORM REPORTERS editor, Sylvanus Obasi with Mr Johnson Chukwu, a financial expert and Group Managing Director, Cowry…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Kebbi Barely two months after the Kamba Border was opened, the Customs Area Controller of Kebbi Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Compt Ernest Ojike Iheanacho said it has confiscated smuggled and contraband goods worth over one hundred and twenty-six million Naira. In a press briefing held recently at Kebbi Area Command…
