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By Ifeoma Ikem The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have reached an agreement to exempt manufacturers from the recently suspended 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge. The decision followed a meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the President of MAN, Francis Meshioye, FR, held in Lagos. The move aligns with a directive from the Federal Ministry of Finance suspending the 4% FOB charge and calling for wider stakeholder engagement under the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. Under the agreement, manufacturers importing raw materials, machinery, and spare parts under Chapters 98 and…

Nestlé Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to youth empowerment and skill development with the graduation of twenty young trainees from the 8th cohort of its Nestlé Technical Training Center, Agbara. This initiative is part of the broader Nestlé Needs YOUth program, a global commitment launched in 2013 with the goal of enabling 10 million young people worldwide to access economic opportunities by 2030. Since its establishment in 2011, the Nestlé Technical Training Center, Agbara has invested more than ₦6 billion in equipping young Nigerians with hands-on technical and vocational skills. The program offers comprehensive training in food technology, engineering, and…

The Nigeria Customs Service has declared open its 2025 Public Relations Officers Workshop on Monday, 22 September 2025, with a call on officers to embrace professionalism, resilience, and innovation in safeguarding the institution’s image and building stakeholder trust. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by the Ag. Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Enforcement, Inspection, and Investigation, Timi Bomodi, made the declaration at the Centre of Excellence, Twin Theatres, Bayero University, Kano. Ag. DCG Bomodi, delivering the CGC’s keynote address, said the Customs Service operates at the “confluence of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and national security,” where every…

The Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists, (NNMJ) an umbrella body of all Maritime Journalists, comprising all Maritime Journalists beat Associations wishes to officially announce its presence to all Journalists, government Agencies and critical stakeholders. In a press statement signed by the Chairman Elder Dele Aderibigbe and Jerry AguigboPublic Relations Officer, said that this Coalition has become very necessary to further foster unity among journalists covering the Maritime Industry, while ensuring cohesion with a stronger umbrella body to better the lot of all Journalists. Membership of the NNMJ is drawn from all the existing Maritime Journalists beat Associations: The League of…

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Ogun I Command Chapter, led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Fausat Otunla, carried out a remarkable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative visits to the General Hospital, Idiroko, and the Customs Medical Center, Idiroko. At the General Hospital, the COWA team was warmly received by the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Kilanko Margaret, alongside the Chief Matron and other members of staff. The executives and members of the association were taken on a guided tour of the hospital wards, where patients and pregnant women attending antenatal clinics were presented with a large quantity of mosquito nets. In…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to build a lasting friendship and partnership through a deeper understanding of their respective challenges. The CGC, who made this known on Thursday, 18 September 2025, when the Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadiri, paid him a courtesy visit at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja. He also expressed the need to set a new agenda that extends beyond immediate concerns. CGC Adeniyi explained that enduring collaboration could only be achieved when both parties approach issues with clarity…

Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba has urged port users and stakeholders to brace up for more seamless trade process following more giant strides being achieved by the Nigerian Customs Service modernisation project with the commencement of fixed scanners installation. Speaking shortly after inspecting the location for the installation of three new scanners at the port, Comptroller Oshoba said Apapa Port Command is ready to surpass expectations as the scanners would be examining 200 containers per hour. While describing the quayside location for the scanners as an operational masterstroke, the CAC said no consignment will escape…

By Ifeoma Ikem The residents of Festac Town in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, are crying out once again. Their daily lives are defined not by convenience but by the endless battle against failed roads and broken infrastructure. On Sunday, the community’s frustrations spilled into the open as hundreds of people staged a peaceful walk across the town. Their aim was clear: to draw urgent government attention to the appalling state of the roads. Potholes have become a permanent feature of Festac’s streets. Motorists say what used to be smooth journeys have now turned into obstacle courses riddled with hazards that damage vehicles…

By Ifeoma Ikem The South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Kim Pankyu, has reaffirmed the commitment of his country to enhancing diplomatic relations with Nigeria. He spoke in Lagos at the K-Heritage Festival, which featured a vibrant display of Korean culture, including traditional OWNDO ,Samulori E-Seo dance, hanbok fashion and exquisite Korean cuisine. Ambassador Kim emphasized the significance of cultural exchange in fostering unity, creativity and mutual understanding between the two nations. While commending the organisers, the envoy disclosed that “the festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of South Korea, and serves as a platform for promoting bilateral cooperation and…

By Ifeoma Ikem Dr Basil Nwaolisa, president, the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Clearing Agent (NCITFLCA) says Nigerians must fight corruption at all levels for the progress of the nation. Nwolisa said this over the week during the launch of his book titled `The Toll of Corruption In Ngeria: A Maritime Perspective. “For Nigeria to bounce back to her glory every one of us must see corruption as the enemy that is behind the lack of progress of the country and it needs to be tackle. “Corruption in Nigerian has become common place and if nothing is done…