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The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the outcome of his two operational tours to Sokoto State. Matawalle highlighted the significant successes recorded by the Nigerian Military in combating insecurity in the region, praising the dedication and professionalism of the Nigerian Military, particularly the Armed forces of Nigerian. “They will continue to play a critical role in safeguarding our nation”, he emphasized. The Minister eulogized President Tinubu for his government’s commitment to providing necessary resources to maintain operational efficiency in countering security threats in the North-West. He also reaffirmed…

The Daily Global Newspaper is pleased to announce the next edition of its prestigious conference series, scheduled to hold on 21 November, 2024, by 11am at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed, “Leveraging Science, Technology and Innovations for Sustainable Infrastructure Transformation”, the event promises to bring together high-profile stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the role of technology in driving sustainable economic growth. The conference will feature the attendance of key dignitaries, including Governors, Senators, Honourable Ministers, and representatives from major institutions such as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, Nigeria Agricultural…

…As Mobereola Assures On Success The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has expressed Nigeria’s interest to seek election into Category “C” of the International Maritime Organization, IMO Council. The Honourable Minister, speaking at the 2024 World Maritime Day parallel event in Barcelona, Spain, noted that Nigeria has put in place the basic needs to develop the nation’s maritime industry in line with recognized global best practices. In his words, “Our active participation in upholding key conventions, such as the Safety of Life at Sea, SOLAS and the International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS Code, reflects…

…Calls for total overhauling of the Council As the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN threatens to down tool across all the seaports, jetties, terminals and oil and gas platforms in Nigeria over nine months arrears of salaries owed the staff of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, the President of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite has described the unionization of the CRFFN Staff under the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN as an insult on the freight forwarders. Ogunojemite who made this submission in…

The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited, PTML Command of Nigeria Customs Service has Collected a total of Two hundred and thirty nine billion, two hundred and thirty three million, five hundred and thirty thousand, two hundred and sixty five naira, forty-eighty kobo (N239,233,530,265.48) as revenue for the months of January to September 2024. During a third quarter press briefing, Controller of the command, Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniyan disclosed that the total collection for January to September 2024 is N53,448,500,240 higher than the N185,785,030,025.47 collected for January to September 2023, showing a 29 percent increase. On anti smuggling, Comptroller Daniyan said the…

…Calls for their immediate release The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC has strongly condemned the arrest, brutalization and detention of peaceful protesters commemorating the anniversary of the Lekki Tollgate massacre on October 20, 2024. RULAAC in a statement by its Executive Director, RULAAC, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma in Lagos yesterday, those actions raised serious concerns about the government’s violation of citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and lawful assembly. “The protest serves as a vital memorial event to honor victims and advocate for justice and reforms in the security sector. The authorities’ response reflects an alarming trend of…

Mr. Kingsley Igwe is a registered freight forwarder. He recently spoke with our correspondent on the planned stripping of revenue collecting agencies of that function and transferring it to a new agency to be known as the Nigeria Revenue Service. He x-rays the workability of the said plan, its merit and demerits and suggested way forward on this issue on debate. Excerpt: What’s your take on the proposed move by the federal government to bar revenue collecting agencies including the Nigeria Customs Service from collecting revenue and set up the Nigeria Revenue Service to deal with all revenue collection in…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has been awarded the prestigious Golden World Award, GWA for Crisis Communication by the International Public Relations Association, IPRA. The award, recognising NCS’s outstanding public relations efforts, was presented during a grand ceremony on October 18, 2024, at the Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi received the award on behalf of the NCS from IPRA President Nataša Pavlović Bujas. The recognition came from the “100 Days of Impactful PR at Customs Service” campaign. Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General highlighted the campaign’s impact, noting how it addressed critical challenges…

In an effort to enhance trade facilitation across the African continent, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA Coordination Committee, held a one-day workshop recently at the Bolton White Hotel in Abuja. The event brought together key officers of the NCS, including Area Controllers and representatives from the AfCFTA Coordination Office to discuss strategies for improving trade across Africa. In his opening remarks, Segun Awolowo, National Coordinator of the AfCFTA Committee highlighted the immense potential of AfCFTA in transforming Africa’s economic landscape. He emphasized the agreement’s role in eliminating tariffs on most…

By Haruna Garba The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle has found himself at the center of both political storms and commendations as he navigates Nigeria’s complex security challenges, particularly in Zamfara State. Known for his relentless commitment to fighting banditry, Matawalle’s actions in defense of Nigeria’s security are increasingly being politicized. Yet, his determination to see an end to the region’s ongoing violence remains undeterred. As a former governor of Zamfara and a key figure in the war against banditry, Matawalle has a unique understanding of the local terrain and the root causes…