CGC Adeniyi Sets Up Taskforce Against Petroleum Products Smuggling

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, last week inaugurated a workshop for a newly formed tactical team, Operation Whirlwind, aimed at combating the smuggling of Petroleum Products to the neighbouring countries. In his opening remarks, CGC Adeniyi emphasised the crucial role the team will play in protecting the nation’s economy from […]

Stakeholders Question Delayed Deployment of NIMASA’s Floating Dock

The delay in the deployment of the modular floating dock acquired by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) since 2018 is being questioned by stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime industry. The stakeholders are raising pressing questions about the whereabouts andmanagement of the N50 billion Modular Floating Dock. Despite promises of relocation and utilization, the […]

Replace Slain Customs Officer With a Member of His Family, LG Chairman Pleads With Customs Management

The Chairman of Dutsi Local Government Area, Katsina State, Mr. Ado Rabe, has pleaded with the management of Nigeria Customs Service to the slain Customs officer, late Customs Assistant 11, Auwal Haruna with another member of his family. The local government chairman spoke on behalf of the family of the deceased when a high-powered delegation […]

Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola Make 2024 Forbes’ Billionaires’ List

Dr. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Chairman, Globacom Telecommunication, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group and Mr. Femi Otedola, Chairman, Geregu Power, are the only Nigerians who made it into the Forbes 2024 billionaires list. On Tuesday, Forbes said there are more billionaires in 2024 despite inflation and political unrest. […]

VFD Group mulls SplitXchange for alternative finance for creative industry

VDF Group Plc has stressed the need for increased financing for the entertainment and media industry to boost foreign exchange earnings and economic development. The Managing Director of Splitar Limited, Mr Folagbade Adeyemi, stated this while speaking at the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) quarterly Forum, sponsored by VFD Group Plc. Adeyemi noted […]