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…
..As CGC Adeniyi Commends Directing Staff, Instructors for Dedication to Service The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, marked a significant milestone on Friday, April 19, 2024, as it graduated 50 officers from Junior Course 18. The ceremony, held at the Ahmadu Makarfi Hall of the college, was attended by top officials of the…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Shippers’ Council and representatives of various associations in the maritime industry, have ended a one day inclusive meeting for the review of haulage rates from the Eastern Ports to various destinations across the country. In a communique signed by various association representatives and at the end of the…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Owerri Comptroller Michael Ugbagu has assumed office as the 28th Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit zone C (FOUC) of the Nigeria Customs Service, Owerri. Comptroller Ugbagu took over from his predecessor, Comptroller Kayode Kolade in a simple ceremony in Owerri, on Friday. Comptroller Ugbagu thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs; Adewale Adeniyi,…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Imo The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone “C” has said that it seized contra-bands worth N7,577,259,390.00 between January 25th, 2023 and April 19th, 2024. Outgoing Comptroller Kayode Kolade disclosed this in a farewell message while handing over to his successor and new Comptroller of the Unit, Mr Michael Ugbagu. Kayode…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In a bid to tackle the rampant issue of illicit trafficking and smuggling across borders, the European Union (EU) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing law enforcement and trade facilitation at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja on 16 April 2024. The project, titled “Getaway Corridor,” according to EU…
