Eavesdropper online

11 Oct

MARAN President, others Bags Humanitarian Award in Lagos

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsHealth

The President of Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Mr Godfrey Bivbere, Eze Ndi Igbo of Badagry Eze Chimelu, and Eze Steve Sunday Etolue among others were honored with awards for their humanitarian services to Nigerians living with Kidney Challenges. The director of the organization, Clifford Kidney Foundation International Prophet Clifford Emma during the award presentation on the 24th of September at Badagry in Lagos,has called well meaning Nigerians, partners and sponsors from both the private and public sectors to help save lives of people going through kidney challenges. Speaking at the healthcare awareness campaign, Prophet Clifford Emma also encouraged…

08 Oct

PTML Customs Records Its First Massive Seizure Ever of 20 Containers Expired Tomato Concentrates

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

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…

08 Oct

Customs FOU Zone A Impounds Goods Worth #1.8bn , 8 Truck loads of Rice with 14 Suspects Nabbed

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

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…

08 Oct

NCS Ogun 1 intercepts 1,436 tyres, 3,149 bags of rice, Cannabis Sativa in Two weeks

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

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…

23 Sep

MARAN Picks On Stakeholders to Resolve Maritime Crimes in Gulf of Guinea

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

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…

23 Sep

CSR: NIMASA Donates Safety Kits to LAWMA

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

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…

23 Sep

Customs Harps on Consultations with stakeholders for Success

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

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…

23 Sep

CGC Assures the Media of NCS commitment and Collaboration to Improve the Service Image

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

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…

23 Sep

NIMASA’s Lokoja Office Opens Soon,Says Jamoh

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

In its bid to harness Blue Economy, promote Research and Development, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to reopen the Lokoja office, the Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, (OFR) revealed. Jamoh made this revelation when he played host to the Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Malam Usman Hayatu Mazadu at the Head office of the Agency in Lagos. According to him, investment in research would play a major role in ensuring the harnessing of Nigeria’s maritime potentials. Jamoh noted that the key cardinal principle of opening the NIMASA Lokoja office is…

19 Sep

Change of Baton : Comptroller Makinde Hands over to Controller Shuaibu at Ogun 1 Area Command of NCS

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

In the ongoing deployment exercise going on presently in the Nigeria Customs Service throughout the federation, Ogun 1 Area command has registered in the list as Comptroller Bamidele Makinde released leadership mantle to Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu and moved to the headquarters. The hand over ceremony took place on the 18th of September 2023 at the command’s conference room at Idiroko in Ogun State. The outgoing Controller, Comptroller Makonde read out his achievements in the past 17 months that he has been at helms of the affairs of the Command. The outgoing CAC revealed that the command under his…