By Tunde Ojudun The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller A.L. Aliyu, has announced the interception of four tankers loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and over 1,630 jerry cans of petrol valued at ₦40.75 million. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Aliyu handed over three of the seized tankers, containing more than […]
By Tunde Ojudun The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has unveiled new strategies to enhance its operational efficiency and deepen collaboration with key stakeholders, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability. At a press conference held at NIWA Headquarters in Lokoja, Acting Managing Director Umar Yusuf Girei highlighted recent initiatives, including a two-day Executive and […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Marine and Blue Economy is a goldmine that requires the energy and innovation of Nigeria’s youths to fully realize its economic potential, according to Dr. Kayode Collins Farinto, immediate past Acting President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). Speaking on the theme “Raising National Awareness on the Significance […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as Commander of the Maritime Guard Command (MGC) at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). He succeeds Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed. Commodore Adoki, a seasoned Warfare Officer with […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces a landmark achievement under the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, with revenue rising from ₦1.222 trillion before certification to ₦1.585 trillion after certification. This represents a growth of ₦362.79 billion (29.68%) across 51 AEO-certified entities as at 27 October 2025. The Programme contributed 21.77% to NCS’s […]
The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold and historic decision to restore 60% of the proceeds from profit oil and gas under Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) back to the Federation Account. This marks one of the most courageous reforms of his administration and a decisive step toward […]
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Onyeka, has reaffirmed his commitment to modernizing operations and positioning the Command as a trade enabler. Speaking at a parley with journalists in the Command’s Conference Room, he outlined bold steps toward efficiency, transparency, and innovation. Comptroller Onyeka announced that the Command will […]
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, David Bird, has pledged to position the facility as the best refinery in the world within the next five years. Speaking during an engagement with newsmen after the inspection of the refinery and the fertilizer company in Lagos, Bird said the […]
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso has stated that Africa must grow, industrialise, create jobs, expand opportunities, and lift millions out of poverty while also decarbonising and building climate resilience. Mr. Cardoso recently stated in his keynote speech at the Egypt 30by30 Programme organised by the Central Bank of Egypt […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a significant revenue increase in January 2026, collecting ₦145.9 billion, up from ₦116.4 billion in January 2025. The ₦29.5 billion rise represents a 25% year-on-year growth. Comptroller Frank Onyeka, who announced the figures at a media briefing, attributed the […]
