Esther Komolafe

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Customs Service Launches Investigation into Viral Video of Officers Maltreating Civilians

Customs Service Launches Investigation into Viral Video of Officers Maltreating Civilians

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command has initiated an investigation into a disturbing viral video depicting customs officers maltreating civilians . The video, which has sparked widespread outrage, shows officers attached to the command engaging in unethical conduct. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Kayode Kolade, has strongly condemned the actions of the officers, emphasizing that their behavior contradicts the values and operational standards of the service. The CAC has directed that the officers involved be withdrawn and interrogated to facilitate decisive disciplinary measures . The NCS has assured the public that the outcome of the investigative panel…
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Customs Seizes ₦81.5m Worth of Smuggled PMS, Sells to Yola Residents at Subsidised Rate

Customs Seizes ₦81.5m Worth of Smuggled PMS, Sells to Yola Residents at Subsidised Rate

In a move aimed at alleviating the impact of subsidy removal in Adamawa State, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has authorised the sale of seized smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Yola residents at a subsidised rate. The seized products, intended for illegal export, were confiscated through intelligence and surveillance operations by operatives of Operation Whirlwind in the Adamawa-Taraba region. The total seizure included 1,124 jerrycans, 53 drums, and 21,000 litres transported in two tankers, amounting to 71,965 litres, valued at over ₦81.5 million. Speaking to journalists in Yola, Adamawa State capital, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Comptroller…
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AfCFTA: Nigeria’s Path to Intra-African Trade Success Hindered by Information Concealment, Over-Reliance on Road Transport

AfCFTA: Nigeria’s Path to Intra-African Trade Success Hindered by Information Concealment, Over-Reliance on Road Transport

Nigeria's journey to successfully implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is being hindered by several barriers, including concealment of information, over-reliance on road transport, and inefficient logistics management. These challenges were highlighted by Dr. Kayode Farinto, former Acting National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), in a paper titled "AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade Barriers, Navigating Regional Trade. Farinto emphasized the need for accurate information management, stating that concealment of information from the public is not only against the Freedom of Information Act but also hampers the success of AfCFTA. He also stressed the importance of…
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Tin Can Island Port Customs Command Celebrates Historic Milestone with Newly Renovated Office Complex

Tin Can Island Port Customs Command Celebrates Historic Milestone with Newly Renovated Office Complex

The Tin Can Island Port Customs Command has achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of its newly renovated office complex. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, dsm, fnipr, psc(+), was on hand to officially open the renovated facility, which marks a major transformation for the Command . The renovation is a significant achievement, considering that the office complex had not undergone any major modernization since its inception in 1977. The transformation is not just about aesthetics; it represents a commitment to service excellence, improved working conditions, and enhanced operational efficiency . The Command has also made…
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7 Suspected Fraudsters Arraigned in Lagos Court Over Alleged Cybercrime

7 Suspected Fraudsters Arraigned in Lagos Court Over Alleged Cybercrime

Seven suspected fraudsters were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court on Tuesday for alleged cyberspace fraud. The defendants, Bakare Dayo Sherif, Olajire Olaitan, Lawal Toheed Opeyemi, Omiyale Opeyemi, Adeyemi Seyi, Odunlami Lateef, and Wahab Olanrewaju Jimoh, are standing trial on a 3-count charge of alleged impersonation, internet fraud, and obtaining various amounts of United States dollars from a foreigner. The defendants pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to them by the Registrar of the Court. It's worth noting that the defendants are already standing trial over alleged cybercrime before Magistrate M.E Owumi between 2022 and 2024. Magistrate A.…
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NUJ Charges Traditional Rulers to Emulate Kanwan Katsina in Capacity Development

NUJ Charges Traditional Rulers to Emulate Kanwan Katsina in Capacity Development

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council has called on traditional rulers to emulate the Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni, in contributing their quota towards the development of their communities. Chairman of the Council, Tukur Hassan Dan-Ali, made the call when he led his executive to the Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, as he marks twenty-four years on the throne. Dan-Ali listed education and human capital developments as the main contributions of the District Head of Ketare to his people which have reflected in…
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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to AfCFTA: Unlocking Economic Potential

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to AfCFTA: Unlocking Economic Potential

In a significant move to boost Nigeria's economic development, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the Federal Government's dedication to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria Annual Lecture in Lagos, Oyetola emphasized the government's efforts to dismantle trade barriers and navigate regional trade . Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Export Processing Terminals (EPTs): The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has licensed several EPTs to enhance trade efficiency and fast-track export procedures under AfCFTA. •⁠  ⁠Guided Trade Initiative (GTI): Nigeria recorded its inaugural shipment ceremony under GTI in…
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Tompolo Alleges Nigerian Navy’s Complicity in Oil Theft

Tompolo Alleges Nigerian Navy’s Complicity in Oil Theft

In a shocking revelation, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has accused the Nigerian Navy of aiding and abetting crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region . Tompolo, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, made these claims during a visit from the National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association. According to Tompolo, the Nigerian Navy has been frustrating efforts to combat oil theft by providing protection for illegal oil bunkering operations and facilitating the theft of crude oil . He cited specific incidents where Navy personnel escorted stolen crude oil shipments and intervened to ensure…
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Nigeria’s Maritime Leader Congratulates Governor Aiyedatiwa on Gubernatorial Victory

Nigeria’s Maritime Leader Congratulates Governor Aiyedatiwa on Gubernatorial Victory

Hon. Olumekun Olubunmi, President of the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) and the Association of West African Exporters and Maritime Professionals (AWAEMAP), has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on his well-deserved victory in the Ondo State gubernatorial election. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Olubunmi praised Governor Aiyedatiwa's commitment to public service, urging him to deliver impactful leadership that surpasses his predecessors' achievements. "The people of Ondo State have placed their trust in you to lead them toward prosperity," he stated. As a firm advocate for Nigeria's Blue Economy and inland waterways optimization, Hon. Olumekun emphasized the…
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MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture: Unlocking AfCFTA’s Potential for Regional Trade

MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture: Unlocking AfCFTA’s Potential for Regional Trade

The Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to host its highly anticipated annual lecture this Thursday, November 21, at the Providence Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The event, themed "AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade Barriers, Navigating Regional Trade," promises to deliver in-depth insights into Africa's Free Trade Agreement and its impact on regional and global commerce. Key Highlights: ⁠Special Guest of Honour: Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will deliver the keynote address, highlighting the Federal Government's initiatives to dismantle trade barriers and foster a competitive blue economy.  ⁠Expert Lineup: Olusegun Awolowo, Secretary, AfCFTA Nigeria; Mrs. Chinwe…
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