Author: Saint Augustine

The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy, Western Naval Command, in collaboration with Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, Marine Police, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service, LSFS, Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS and other emergency responder agencies are set to conduct a comprehensive Joint Marine Search and Rescue Simulation Exercise. A statement signed by LASWA Management emphasized that this initiative aimed to validate the readiness of agencies involved in marine emergency response and reassure the public of a safer and more secure environment along Lagos Inland Waterways. According to the statement,…

Following the assurances by the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi to work towards achieving 48 hours cargo clearance at the nation’s seaports, the National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi has expressed optimism that 48 hours cargo clearance is achievable. Ezisi who made his position known while fielding questions from journalists at the end of the three day Comptroller General of Customs, CGC’s Annual Conference in Lagos on Friday believed that with the speed with which the CGC was moving, 48 hours cargo clearance at the ports may be…

…As Nwabunike reiterates call for 1% of customs revenue to licensed agents  … Pushes for SMART borders The President, Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON, Mr. Paul Ogbuokiri has said that trade in non-oil exports holds the key to Nigeria’s economic survival, particularly with regard to intra-African trade. Ogbuokiri who stated this in a welcome address he delivered at the association’s Annual Conference which held in Lagos on Thursday with the theme, “Rebuilding Nigeria’s Economy Towards a Viable Trans-border Trade”, observed that until recently, when economists listed the dangers of a mono economy, it had sounded like a song…

To elicit efficient, prudent and profitable utilization of the waterways transport system. the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has said that the Federal Government must transform waterway infrastructure in line with shared vision and initiative towards modern competitive multi-modal water transport system with best practices and service consistence with current global standards. The Managing Director, NIWA, Munirudeen Oyebami who made this assertion at the 2023 Conference and Awards put together by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON with the theme, “Rebuilding Nigeria’s Economy Towards Viable Transborder Trade”, in Lagos on Thursday said that the huge infrastructural deficit had…

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF has congratulated the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi over his ability to resuscitate the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Conference after 8 years. The National President of NAGAFF, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi who extended the felicitations of the association to the CGC in a goodwill message at the ongoing Comptroller General of Customs Conference holding in Lagos between 13th and 15th December, 2023 explained that the felicitations was in recognition of his intelligent, tenacious, and innovative disposition and of course, in anticipation of a very successful CGC Conference. Describing…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Anambra State Government has restated its commitment to supporting the streamlining of the state governance systems for greater efficiency, through development of frameworks, laws and procedures. The State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezim made the disclosure during a forum to kick off a two-day stakeholders’ engagement on the domestication of the Nigerian Start-Up Act in Anambra State, held in Awka. Dr. Ibezim re-echoed the dedication of the Chukwuma Soludo-led administration, to making Anambra a technology hub, adding that with the disruptive changes the governor is introducing to the state governance, anyone who fails to keep pace, will…

The founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has applauded the efforts of the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi to reposition the Service towards sustainable and more productive revenue collection organisation. Aniebonam who gave the applause in a goodwill message to the Comptroller General on the occasion of the Comptroller General of Customs Conference 2023 holding in Lagos between the 14th and 15th December, 2023 noted that the task ahead in a corrupt society was indeed a great challenge while believing that hardwork and support of the greater numbers of…

The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed plans to embark on a Radiological and Nuclear Detection Program aimed at fortifying the nation’s security against the smuggling of nuclear materials.  Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, announced this strategic initiative during the inauguration of a 4-Day Capacity Building Workshop organized by the World Customs Organization, WCO at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada on Tuesday. Representing the CGC at the workshop, Assistant Comptroller General Malanta Yusuf highlighted the program’s significance, expressing optimism that it would provide participants with the technical expertise needed to detect and combat the illicit trafficking…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Anambra Chapter has ended its Week with a call on members to make SWAN a professional body and as well pay attention to capacity building for our members and further entrench themselves as critical stakeholders in the Anambra sports sector. The Chairman of SWAN, Anambra State Chapter, Chimezie Anaso who made the call during the 2023 SWAN Week, Lecture/Award Night of the association held in Awka, the Anambra State Capital, said SWAN Week was an annual event which marked the end of activities of the association and also provided stakeholders the…

… Visits Minister to discuss priority areas The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution. Maida spoke during a courtesy visit to the Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani in Abuja recently while briefing the minister on his activities, vision, and strategy since assuming office in October 2023. “Transparency is key. It is by transparency that we can self-regulate…