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…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF), the philanthropic arm of SIFAX Group, has set a target of awarding a scholarship to 2,000 indigent students across the country in 2024. According to Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator, AAAF, while speaking on the activities of the non-governmental organisation in the first quarter of this…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, had on Tuesday received in audience the NFIU delegation, led by Director General Hafsat Bakari, at the Service’s Headquarters in Abuja. CGC Adeniyi’s meeting with DG Bakari centred around sealing a strong partnership that will enable the two agencies to take measures of enhancing…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been thrown into deep sorrow and state of mourning following the unfortunate death of a Customs Assistant II, Auwal Haruna who was lynched in Katsina state on Wednesday morning. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred at the Gamji Makaho checkpoint in Dankama area…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Knights of St. John International will lead other dignitaries to a golf tournament at the Ikoyi Club 1938, to celebrate the Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor John Aniagwu, who recently turned 80 years. The Golf Kitty which is an invitational, and comes up on Thursday 18th…
