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17 Jul

SNIFFIEC Condemns NAGGAFF 100% Compliance Team Petition Against NSA Says its Misleading

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

Chief Osita Chukwu, National Coordinator of the Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders, Importers, and Exporters Coalition (SNFFIEC), has strongly condemned the petition filed by Alhaji Tanko's 100% Compliance Team with the National Security Adviser (NSA). The petition, which alleges wrongdoing in the maritime sector, has been labeled as misleading and baseless by Chief Chukwu. Chief Chukwu accused Tanko, a customs agent and freight forwarder, of breaching protocol and undermining the efforts of the Nigerian maritime sector's leadership. He emphasized that the petition gives a false impression of problems in the port corridor, which is not true. Chief Chukwu also questioned the…

17 Jul

Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Invites Stakeholders to Q3 Breakfast Meeting

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is pleased to invite stakeholders to its upcoming Breakfast Meeting, scheduled for July 24, 2024, at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The theme of the meeting is "Trade Facilitation and President Tinubu's Economic Agenda: Matters Arising," and it aims to educate the public on the significant contributions of trade to the nation's economic development. The meeting will feature the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, as well as other chief executives of government agencies and critical stakeholders in the industry. The attendees will brainstorm on trade facilitation and proffer…

14 Jul

Customs Tincan Island Port Command ,Time Release Study to be Unveiled in September – Comptroller Nnadi

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In spite of encountering challenges during data collection, the Tincan Island Port Command (TIPC) cargo Time Release Study (TRS) is nearing completion and is expected to be released in September, according to Comptroller Dera Nnadi, Customs Area Controller(CAC) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The CAC revealed this information in a press briefing with Journalist at Apapa in Lagos. Comptroller Nnadi confirmed that TRS, assisted by the World Customs Organisation (WCO), launched in February 2024 was to determine the time it takes to clear cargo at the port. Nnadi, who oversees the study, acknowledged challenges in collecting data due to…

13 Jul

Tragic Loss Of Customs Officer In Line Of Duty

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The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone B,has announced the tragic death of Inspector of Customs Hamza Abdullahi Elenwo, who fell victim to a suspected smuggler's vehicle while attempting to evade arrest on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Jigawa State. According to the statement, Inspector Elenwo, was described as a dedicated officer with over a decade year of service, but was fatally injured during a stop and search operation along Daura-Kano Road in Achilafia. Despite been given emergency medical attention at General Hospital Kazaure and Federal Medical Centre Katsina, he sadly succumbed to his injuries. The Customs Area Controller(CAC)…

13 Jul

NCS , Tincan Island Port Command Achieves Historic Revenue Feat of 221% Increase in H1

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island Port Command (TIPC) has announced a remarkable revenue generation of N575.5 billion in the first half of 2024, representing a 221.13% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The Command also reported a significant increase in export value and volume, with Soya beans leading the pack at N92.059 billion. The total value of commercial goods exported through Tincan Island Ports reached N1.032 trillion, with a total volume of 489,594.50 Metric Tons The Customs Area Conroller (CAC) Comptroller Dera Nnadi revealed this during a press briefing that was held at the Workd Press…

13 Jul

Reward of Excellence: Tantita Security Service Ltd Awards Two Best FUPRE Graduating Students With N10M

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Actualizing its promises by a way of encouraging the youth that there is reward for better performance, the management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has presented N5 million each to the two best graduating students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) for 2024. The award presentation took place during the week at the Tantita Head Office in Bendel Estate, Ugborikoko, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Similarly, Godfrey Pondi Book Club awarded N2 million each to the two best graduating students. According to the Executive Director of Operations and Technical of Tantita Limited, Capt Warredi…

12 Jul

MARAN Receives Comptroller Dera Nnadi At Its World Press Secretariat Today , Friday 12 July 2024.

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The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Customs Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, will be visiting the secretariat of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Friday July 12, 2024. Comptroller Nnadi's visit to the Secretariat of MARAN on 13c Marine Road, Apapa is geared towards an interactive session with the members of the forth estate of the realm. MARAN hopes to, among other issues engage the Controller of Tin Can Island Customs Command on the activities of the Command in boosting trade for the overall benefit of the nation. Comptroller Nnadi has remained a dedicated officer of…

12 Jul

Maritime Bigwigs : Shippers’ Council, NCDMB, NRC, Shittu, Jolapamo, Others Sign Up For MARAN’s 50 Drivers of Nigerian Blue Economy Book Project

Esther Komolafe0 CommentsMaritime

Stakeholders are highly expectant towards Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) book project that is going to unveil "50 Drivers of Nigerian Maritime and Blue Economy " in order to grow public knowledge on the potentials inherent in the emerging sector. So far, critical government agencies in the industry like the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have all signed up for the project. Other industry bigwigs that have indicated interest include Prince Olayiwola Shittu, former President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA); Chief Isaac Jolapamo, Chairman Board…

25 Jun

THE MAN AT THE CUSTOMS HOUSE

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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…