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25 Jun

THE MAN AT THE CUSTOMS HOUSE

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

By Dr Ben Oramalugo It is no gainsaying that the Nigeria Customs Service has witnessed an unprecedented leap since Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR assumed office as the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service on June 25, 2023. One cannot but applaud him for the success achieved in his brief tenure. His reforms have introduced new impetus and dynamism into Customs administration in the country to the extent that many observers including foreign bodies have likened the present effort to a revolution. Revolution may be dramatic or traumatic. It could also occur through system activation of particular decisions, policies and programmes…

25 Jun

NCS , Comptroller Olomu Joins in the Walk To Mark International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Drug Trafficking

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsHealth, Maritime

The controller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) , Apapa area command , Comptroller Babatunde Olomu today the 25th of June 2024, has taken part in the work, in Commemoration with 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking in collaboration with sister agencies. The Comptroller joined the Commander NDLEA, Apapa Special Area Command, and other government agencies in the port of creating awareness on the dangers inherent in drug abuse. Dr Olomu noted that such collaboration between sister agencies of government is crucial for intelligence sharing and ensuring public safety. He stressed further that by working together, security…

25 Jun

Today, Nigeria Joins Maritime Nations To Celebrate Seafarer Day

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The event that has always being celebrated on this day the 25th of June of every year , will commence any moment from now as all is set in Nigeria to join other nations across the globe in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2024. Dignitaries to be leading in attendance at the event today are, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, and his counterpart Minister of State, Labour and productivity Honorable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, other dignitaries includes the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola and the head ITF seafarer’s…

23 Jun

Comptroller Babandede Gears Up Revenue Figures To 40.3% in Last Five Months At Onne Customs Command

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

..... Educates the general public on Customs procedures The Nigeria Customs Service, ( NCS), Area 2 Command Onne, has as at end of May 2024, generated a total revenue of Two hundred and Forty-Nine Billion, Seven hundred and Fifty-Two Million, Two hundred and Sixty-Eight thousand, Two hundred and Ninety-Eight naira, Twenty-Eight kobo (₦249,752,268,298.28) which translated to 50.4% of the initial target of #494Bill before it was reviewed to #618 Bil and 40.3% of the current annual target. In the spirit of given account of his activities , gave an intensive lecture on Customs Operations mostly informed the general public on…

23 Jun

MARAN Tags CGC Adeniyi ‘Mr Performer’ Over Outstanding Achievements In The Past One Year in Office

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The foremost maritime Journalist in Nigeria, Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has expressed appreciation and a warm congratulatory message to the Comptroller General of Customs CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for his first anniversary in the office as the Bossman of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on his Excellent performance . The association thanked the CGC for not disappointing Nigerians and living up to the huge responsibilities reposed on him prior his appointment. The association in a statement by the President of the association Godfrey Bivbere and Secretary Babajide Okeowo noted that before his appointment the service was in a dire…

21 Jun

Comptroller Olomu Breaks Existing Records, Collects #17.9bil Daily Collection, Intercept 2 Containers of Used Clothing and Crusader Soap in NCS Apapa,Promises To Sustain Tempo.

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On the 14th of June 2024, The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command recorded a landmark of a daily collection to the tune of N17,903,312,598 on a singular day , so far the highest since it's inception. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu described the feat as the beginning of many revenue collection, trade facilitation, and anti smuggling exploits to be achieved by the command in discharging its assigned statutory duties. Comptroller Olomu assumed office as Area Controller of the nation's premier port command a month ago , said the officers and men…

21 Jun

Amidst Unstable Policies , CGC Adeniyi Records Tremendous Performance of #4.49trn of Revenue into FG Purse in Just 365 Days

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

.....Expresses Delight, Lauds Tinubu When the professional are being given the opportunity to occupy the deservedly position the outcome is always incomparable and that is the case of what we are witnessing in Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Today. Even though the Economy situation of the country isn’t smiling at the moment but NCS under the leadership of Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has garnered in a whooping sum of #4.49trillion into Federal Government cover, in NCS one year record sheet . In his usual humble way ,the (Mr Performer) CGC of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has also expressed delight to the President of…

12 Jun

JUNE 12 PROPOSED PROTEST: CP Olanrewaju Assures Maximum Protection Of Port Facilities and Other Critical National Infrastructure on June 12

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.... Warns miscreants to steer clear off ports environment. The Commissioner of Police Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola psc+ mnips has pledged maximum security for lives and facilities within and around Ports in his command today being the June 12 the Democracy Day in Nigeria. The CP revealed that his command has mapped out strategies to ensure a close protection of critical national Infrastructure at the Apapa Port, Tincan Island Port, Lekki Deep-Sea Port and other lighter terminals which are critical facilities to the nation's economy. Olarenwaju promised that the Command will ensure free flow of…

08 Jun

In Unity we Stand: High Chief Dr Ndubisi Pays Courtesy Visit To Oonirisa of Yoruba Land Oba Enitan Adewusi , Ooni Of Ife.

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The Atulunse 1 of Ifegunwa, Ile- Ife, High Chief (Dr) Ndubisi George Ugo has paid a glamorous courtesy visit with his entourage to the revered palace of Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Arole Oodua Ojaja ll, at his palace in Ile Ife, Osun State. His Royal Majesty , the Ojaja II Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi , Ooni of Ife gave them a warm reception with fatherly advices and royal blessings. The managing director MD/CEO of Blow Money Records, and Chairman Blow Pay Global Services Ltd, High Chief (Dr) Ndubisi George Ugo in company of Chief…

06 Jun

Comptroller Shuaibu Bent on Fixing NCS Zone B, Seizes Endangered Species Worth of #3.9billion Again, in Few Days

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

Business is no longer as usual as the smugglers are now on their toes under the watchdog of the new Controller in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS) Zone B, Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu, who in a space of just 50days in office , has recorded massive interception of endangered species worth over #6 billion into warehouse of the unit. The value of this particular seizure at the International market is Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Five Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Six Thousand Naira (#3,955,596,000.00) only. On the 5th day of June 2024 , Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu organized…