By Sylvanus OBASI Former Acting National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Dr. Kayode Farinto has identified concealment of information as one of the stumbling blocks to the successful implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA in Nigeria. Farinto who stated this in a paper titled, “AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade…
Former Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Barr. Hassan Bello has agreed to chair the Primetime Reporters 10th Year Anniversary, Lecture and Awards ceremony holding in Lagos on December 4, 2024. The event which is billed to commence at 10.00am prompt at the prestigious Welcome Centre & Hotels located along the…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to the African Continental Free Trade in order to ensure economic development in Nigeria and create new export opportunities for the Marine sector under the Guided Trade initiative. The Minister who was represented by the…
Nigeria’s frontline online news platform, Primetime Reporters will on Wednesday December 4, 2024 celebrate its 10th year anniversary of incisive, factual, accurate and timely reportage of the Nigerian and the world economy. The event will also feature annual lecture and awards to some deserving Nigerians as part of the highlights of the event which will…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a move to strengthen bilateral relations, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Saturday, signed a Customs Mutual Administrative Agreement (CMAA) with its Indian counterpart. PLATFORM REPORTERS learnt that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented the NCS during the signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. This…
By Sylvanus OBASI In a landmark move towards safeguarding Nigeria’s public health and national security, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday in Abuja. The event took place on…
Women in Maritime Africa (WIMAfrica), in a significant step forward for female representation in the Maritime field, held a strategic meeting with SIFAX Group at the SIFAX headquarters on Tuesday. The two organizations aim to foster mentorship, sponsorship, and skills development programs that will empower women to pursue and excel in maritime careers, where female representation…
…As CGC Adeniyi Pledges Stronger Partnerships To Enhance Trade Facilitation By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved its 2024 revenue target, collecting N5.07 trillion with over a month left in the fiscal year. This milestone reflects the Service’s ongoing dedication to trade facilitation and economic growth. Speaking at the 2024 Comptroller-General of…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Zonal Coordinator, Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs (ACG) Sambo Kaliel Dangaladima paid official visit to Kebbi Area Command on his continuous tour of Zone B axis on Friday. While addressing Officers and men during parade, he commended the efforts of the Customs Area Controller…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Kim Pankym has pledged the commitment and support of his Embassy to the growth and modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; even as the Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosted a formal dinner on Thursday in honour of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and…
