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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…

When Comptroller Frank Onyeka emerged as the new Customs Area Controller at Tincan Island Port (TCIP) nine months ago, the bar was already very high courtesy the good work of his predecessor, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Dera Nnadi mni. Many wondered if the bar could get higher for revenue generation, trade facilitation and the infrastructure restructuring at the Command. Comptroller Onyeka, when quizzed about the possibility of surpassing his predecessor’s attainment, modestly stressed the place of God’s grace and stakeholders collaboration in his affirmation. Few weeks ago, on a breezy Tuesday morning in late August, the usually bustling Tin Can Island…

By Ifeoma Ikem Dr Basil Nwaolisa, 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 Nigeria’s…

The conference hall of the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service was packed to the rafters as officers, relatives, friends and journalists were in attendance to witness the decoration of officers who were promoted at the Command. The busy occassion had officers from the deputy comptrollers rank and through the lower ranks being decorated by the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka and assisted by Comptroller Joseph Anani of the Ports Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command, Comptroller Istifanus Musa and other high ranking officers, including some family members. The Customs Area Controller…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has described as “sheer blackmail” recent allegations that it collects illegal levies at petroleum depots across the country. In a statement yesterday, the union, which is currently embroiled in a unionisation dispute with Dangote Refinery, expressed concern over what it called a calculated attempt to malign its image through social media campaigns, misinformation, and distortions of fact. According to NUPENG:“They are pained by our victory over unionisation battles against them, and they are out for revenge by attacking our reputation and activities. Please don’t be depressed by all these negative…