Esther Komolafe

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to hold its inaugural maritime summit to evaluate the Federal Government’s investment of $195Million in a Maritime Security Contract called, Deep Blue Project, anchored by  NIMASA MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL 2023) is to also provide details on security issues  affecting maritime sector in the Country. The association is worried about the resurgence of maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, questioning the effectiveness of regional effort; GoG-MCF/SHADE, launched by ICC Yaoundé and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in 2021. In a press statement issued in Lagos on…

...Set to Deploy Technological Solutions to Drive its Operations The Nigeria Customs Service delegation, led by the Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, recently participated in the World Customs Organization (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 10th to 12th October 2023. The conference's theme, "Embracing the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology, Fostering Innovation, and Nurturing the Next Generation of Customs Professionals," underscored the importance of technology in customs operations and the continuous development of customs professionals. The event welcomed twelve delegates from the Nigeria Customs Service and the management and staff of the trade…

The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has announced the seizure of 20 containers of expired tomato concentrates at the PTML Customs command. The Comptroller General who was on a routine visit to Western Zone said at a press briefing that his visit aimed at shedding light on a momentous achievement in the ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and discouraging unlawful practices, specifically false declarations. Adeniyi said that the seizure marked a historic milestone in the history of the command. The command is headed by Comptroller SA Yusuf. “We have successfully intercepted and detained a staggering…

Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ Ikeja, Lagos, under the Control of Deputy Comptroller Kehinde Ejibunu has seized goods worth of #1.8 billion, approximately eight trailer loads of foreign parboiled rice  alongside eight die  hard smugglers were all intercepted on October 6, 2023. Addressing the media, the Comptroller General of NCS Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on the huge seizure at Ikeja in Lagos, on Friday. stressed that agriculture, being the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, underscores the federal government’s commitment to achieving self-sustaining growth and enhancing the quality of life for all Nigerians. The Comptroller General said that in…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)(Ogun 1 Area Command has intercepted 1,436 used Pneumatic tyres, 569 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, weighing a total of 1,179 kilograms as well as 3,149 bags of foreign parboiled rice, each weighing 50 kilograms. The seizures were made alongside 32 vehicles used for conveyance, among other items.The Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seizures amounts to N241,977,943.00. The seizures were made between September 18 and September 30, 2023 under the watchful eyes of Deputy Comptroller Bello Shuaib the Controller is in charge of the command. Addressing journalists at Abeokuta on Friday, the Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs…

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has expressed concern over the recent resurgence of piracy incidents and security threats in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) during the first half of the year 2023. Therefore dedicating the maiden edition of the Its Annual Lecture (MAMAL) 2023 to Maritime Security. President of MARAN Mr Godfrey Bivbere, said this statement  in a recent event that took place in Lagos. According to Bivbere, the inaugural edition of MAMAL 2023 is themed: "Maritime Security: Emerging Threats and Actionable Steps" . ``The theme is targeted at proffering long-term, sustainable solutions that will effectively address maritime…

In support of the ongoing campaign for Cleaner Lagos and also a bid to fulfill its Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has donated some safety kits to the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA to intensify its operations. Lists of Items donated to LAWMA by the agency includes 1,000 branded Coverall, 1,000 traffic Cones and 1,000 nose masks. Speaking during the presentation of the kits to LAWMA Management which took place at LAWMA headquarters in Lagos, the Director, Internal Audit, NIMASA, Mrs. Olumide Odusanya disclosed that NIMASA had brought some bare essentials to support…

The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has said that the Service will maintain its position of consulting the relevant stakeholders to enable its administration succeed.. The CGC made this known when he received members of the Customs Consultative Committee led by the Chairman of the Council, Aare Hakeem Olanrewaju, at the Customs Headquarters, Abuja, along with newly elected executive of the Association of Nigeria License Customs Agents (ANLCA). He urged the newly elected leaders of the association to consider their peculiar privilege in sustaining peace amongst them, which, according to him, will encourage the…

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has restated that the Service is committed to collaborating with media professionals to amplify the Service’s influence on Nigerians, The Ag CGC made this known during his courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Image Merchant Promotion Limited (IMPR) Mr  Yusha’u Shu’aibu at his Abuja office on the 19th of September 2023. According to the Ag. CGC, the official visit, was part of his invariable consistency in engaging with media moguls and other stakeholders to improve Customs reputation in the country. “Your contributions to Nigeria Customs…