By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been awarded the prestigious Golden World Award (GWA) for Crisis Communication by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). The award, recognising NCS’s outstanding public relations efforts, was presented during a grand ceremony held last Friday in Belgrade, Serbia. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi received…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In an effort to enhance trade facilitation across the African continent, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Coordination Committee, held a one-day workshop on Thursday in Abuja. The event brought together key officers of the NCS, including Area Controllers and representatives from…
By Sylvanu OBASI, Lagos The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has threatened to embark on strike action if the management of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) fails to settle the nine (9) months salary arrears owed its employees, who are bonafide members of the maritime labour group. PLATFORM…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos global shipping giant, AP Moller Group and an indigenous operator, Kachicares Bonded terminal are facing huge reputation damage as the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Port Command busted an attempt at smuggling illicit drugs worth a total of N1,183,915,500 (one billion, one hundred and eighty three million, nine hundred and fifteen thousand,…
It’s yet another successful 11th edition of Maritime Career Mentorship Programme (M-CAMP) held last Friday by Platforms Communications at the Nigerian Shippers Council for students of Shipping Management, Marine Engineering, Nautical Sciences, Maritime Security and Safety Management, Cadets as well as young Seafarers. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt the event was a huge success, thanks to the…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos Former National Headquarters Commissioner for Seascouts in the Scout Association of Nigeria, Raji Bomodeoku has tasked seascout leaders to brace up for the future and create innovative youth program experience for young people in the section that addresses modern challenges. Raji gave this charge while delivering a session on ship management…
The Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have agreed to strengthen relationship to address logistics challenges in the port. The agreement was reached when the NPCC visited the Managing Director of NRC, Engr Fidet Okhiria on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Bolaji Sunmola, Chairman NPCC, said the visit was an opportunity…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has announced that its second Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL), scheduled to take place on November 21, 2024, in Lagos would focus on a topic, themed “AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade Barriers and Navigating Regional Trade”. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Lecture would address the critical role…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos With the recent embarrassment faced by journalists hinged on cyberbully, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is currently holding a one-day workshop on this social media menace. This comes as part of the Association’s effort in promoting online safety for its members in the course of their duties as journalists…
…As CGC Adeniyi Revitalizes Airwing Operations The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its air surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, inspected the newly acquired aircraft last Friday in Bartlesville, Washington, USA, marking a pivotal moment for…
