Increasing excise duty on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes at a time when the government is working hard to reduce inflation rate is not right. This might encourage smuggling of these […]
Opinion
Is government policy on ease of doing business at the port working?
It is working but there are still so many challenges. The infrastructures are not in place. You talk of ease of doing business and you cannot even get access to […]
Who do you think is responsible for delay in cargo clearance?
The problem at the port presently is a collective problem because it originates from the operators and government agencies in the sector. On the part of the government, there is […]
What is your take on the Nigeria-China currency swap deal?
It is a right step in the right direction. The swap agreement will reduce the strain on Nigeria’s foreign reserves denominated in dollars. The deal is set to take an […]
Do you support use of private armed guards on board merchant vessels?
We have seen it happen in the Indian ocean when the domination by Somalian pirates was at its peak. Even though they were Navy and military personnel, private armed […]
Do you support NAFDAC’s return to ports?
This is just another attempt to legitimise their extortionist tendencies inside the Ports and Border stations. After all, Nigeria Customs ensures that any NAFDAC-related consignment cannot be examined without […]
Is the recovery of crude oil price a good omen for Nigeria?
The rising crude oil price should have a favourable impact on the Nigerian economy. Granted that we still import petroleum products and a sustained oil price rise could threaten the […]
How to check abuse of Tramadol, Codeine in Nigeria
How do you control something that is in the market already, a place that is devoid of quality controls?The system is messed up; when drugs are produced and allowed into […]
Is the Nigerian Navy truck call-up card system effective?
Compiled by Oluwatoyin Amao Yes, it is and has really helped to control the amount of trucks on the Apapa road and also in the port. However, it is […]
Are Nigerian youths lazy?
No, they are not. Many Nigerians, including youths, have excelled in different careers. Many others desire to work. When you see Nigerians excel all over the world and within Nigeria […]
What is your take on lawmakers’ call for President Buhari’s impeachment?
The lawmakers and the president are all same. If they were in shoes, they wouldn’t have performed any better. So, I don’t see their decision as them having the good […]
Do you agree with the introduction of a new uniform for Customs?
Having a new uniform for operation is not a problem. The only thing constant in life is change; if those in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service have good […]