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Rivers to Donate Gunboats to Navy in Fight Against Oil Theft

  Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced that the state will donate six gunboats to the Nigerian Navy to bolster patrol efforts and combat rampant oil theft in the…

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi: A Generational Trailblazer Redefining Excellence in Public Service

  In the annals of Nigerian public service, few names evoke as much admiration, respect, and inspiration as Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu…

Charles Orbih Assumes Role as Nigeria Customs Zone ‘A’ Coordinator

  The Nigeria Customs Service Zone ‘A’ Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, has welcomed Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Charles Orbih as its new Zonal Coordinator. In his inaugural address, Orbih…

Senate Advances Bill Mandating 30% Local Processing of Raw Materials Before Export

  On Tuesday, the Senate passed for second reading a bill requiring at least 30% domestic processing of raw materials before they can be exported. Titled “A Bill for an…

Customs, NEPC Conflicting Figures Cast Doubt on Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Earnings

  Conflicting figures released by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) have raised questions about the accuracy of Nigeria’s reported non-oil export earnings in…

Oyetola Praises Legislative Support for Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commended the House of Representatives Committee on Shipping Services for its support of the Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic…

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $4.6 Million Narcotics in Middle East Operation

  The Bahrain-based U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter Glen Harris intercepted and seized illicit narcotics valued at $4.6 million during an operation in international waters on November 25. The…

Hides and Skins: Challenges of Smuggling and the Path Forward

  Hides and skins, long treasured for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility, play a significant role in Nigeria’s economy and cultural heritage. Transformed into leather through processing and tanning,…

Joint Border Patrol Team Secures N36.7 Billion, Seizes Arms, Drugs, Others

  The Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) Sector 2 has generated revenue of N36.7 billion and intercepted smuggled weapons, illicit drugs, prohibited goods, and other items in its ongoing efforts…

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Bashir Adewale Adeniyi: A Generational Trailblazer Redefining Excellence in Public Service

  In the annals of Nigerian public service, few names evoke as much admiration, respect, and inspiration as Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu…

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Merging NIMASA with Customs, FIRS dangerous

  By Dr. Ade Dosunmu  My attention has been drawn to speculation purported to have emanated from the Presidential Policy Advisory group erroneously classifying the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…