..As Court Awards Over N200m Compensation To Businessman. By Sylvanus OBASI The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has ruled that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) cannot confiscate foreign rice from buyers in open markets or on highways, restricting its enforcement authority to land borders. Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, Justice Ntong Ntong, speaking for the…
It is indeed a merry Christmas for its personnel as the Management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks. This significant decision was ratified during the 10th Management meeting, chaired by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on November 29, 2024. …
The Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Customs Command, Compt Ben Oramalugo has recounted the achievements of the command in the year 2024, thanking the Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale for supporting and providing enabling environment for the command to succeed. The CAC disclosed this during the End-Of -The-Year press briefing held at the command on Friday. According to…
The Tincan Island Port Area Command welcomed a new Customs Area Controller, Comptroller FO Onyeka. This came in line with the recent promotion of Comptroller DA Nnadi mni to the management rank of Assistant Comptroller General. Comptroller FO Onyeka holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science; a Master’s in Public Administration and has…
… As NCCSC Graduates 100 Officers from Senior, Junior Courses The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, on Monday held a graduation ceremony for 100 officers who completed Senior Course 11 and Junior Course 20. The event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, and the Chairman of the House…
Hyacinth Nwafor, the editor of Hybrid News, has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to journalism by clinching the second prize in the category of Best Story on Youth Empowerment at the prestigious 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards. The award, presented during a grand ceremony, celebrates journalists and media professionals who have demonstrated exceptional storytelling…
By Sylvanus Obasi To sustain operational excellence and boost the human capital development of its workforce, Tincan Island Container Terminal, Apapa has trained 250 team members on Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt continuous improvement methodology. Lean Six Sigma certification, a globally recognized standard, is a powerful approach to process and quality improvement across industries. It…
By Sylvanus OBASI The National Quality Council (NQC) in collaboration with the British Standards Institute (BSI) recently organized a Train the Trainers workshop for Stakeholders in Nigeria aimed at administration and completion of a matrix to gather critical data for the effective implementation of the Nigeria National Quality Policy (NNQP). In his opening remarks, Chairman/Chief Executive…
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Thursday celebrated its 2024 end of year party with prayers and Thanksgiving to God. The event was organized to express gratitude to God for His blessings in protecting the members throughout year 2024 and for elevating MARAN to new heights. Speaking at the event which coincided with…
