In about one month time, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nipal Consulting Network and Former Chairman, Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority, Hon Dr Chris Asoluka will steer proceedings as Chairman of Occasion at the forth-coming 8th Annual Maritime Students And Youth Conference, an event also designed to mark 10th Anniversary of Platforms Communications, a…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has made a significant seizure at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that at approximately 01:00 pm last Friday, a passenger arriving from Cairo via Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941 was intercepted during a joint security…
The Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN) has yet again countered a claim made by a sister association, the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA), that it has secured about 20 Collective Bargaining Agreements with Shipping companies and manning agents as well as increased membership from three to about ten…
The Customs Area Controller of Kebbi Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Compt Ernest Iheanacho today handed over a total of 6,240 pieces of cap sensitive dynamite explosives to the Department of State Security Service (DSS). PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that on Wednesday, the 6th day of July 2022 at about 071Shrs, a team of Joint…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) commenced a sensitisation program on Monday for the enrollment of an automated retiree verification system for high-ranking officers who have retired from the Service. The programme, the first of its kind, was designed to serve as a platform through which all retired Deputy Comptroller Generals (DCGs),…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its dedication to promoting gender equality in decision-making processes as part of its efforts to combat gender discrimination and gender-based violence. At a capacity-building workshop on gender inclusivity, co-organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the NCS in Abuja on Monday, the Comptroller-General…
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…
