Author: Saint Augustine

Nigerian comedian and content creator, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie popularly known as Brainjotter; Chief Executive, Lelook Bags, Chief (Mrs.) Chinwe Ezenwa; National President, Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi; among others are set to be honoured with Life-Impact Awards at the 2024 MMS Hall of Fame. Other awardees include; the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC of the FCT, Christopher Zakka Maikalang; Founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam; and the Founder, C21FG, Ambassador Michael Okoli; will be celebrated at the 8th edition of MMS Hall of Fame and International Women’s Leadership Summit…

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has asserted that his group’s actions are divinely sanctioned, rejecting claims that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle is backing his operations. Turji’s declaration comes in the midst of a public dispute between Matawalle and his successor, Governor Dauda Lawal regarding accusations of supporting terrorism in Zamfara State. With this assertion, observers say the minister is now clearly exonerated. It would be recalled that both politicians have exchanged accusations with Matawalle recently daring Lawal to swear on the Quran that he is not connected to the state’s banditry crisis. In response, Turji denied…

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has hailed the Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Comptroller Dera Nnadi for the leadership he has brought to bear in the command leading to the persistent seizure of illicit drugs imported into the country by some unpatriotic elements through the Tincan Island Port. The association which spoke through its National President, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite applauded the professionalism with which the command under Comptroller Nnadi discharges the core mandates of the Service including anti-smuggling, trade facilitation and revenue collection.…

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has congratulated the newly appointed General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara. Onyemekara, until his promotion and redeployment in a memo dated October 4, 2024, was the Technical Assistant on Protocols, a position he has held under three consecutive Managing Directors namely: Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, Mohammed Bello-Koko and the incumbent, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho. Speaking in a congratulatory message made available to our correspondent in Lagos on Monday, the National Public Relations Officer of APFFLON, Giwa Rasaq hailed the appointment of Onyemekara…

…As Comptroller Olomu steps up trade facilitation activities The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has collected N1,610,906,781,421.82k as at the end of the third quarter of 2024, which is higher than N1,172,414,793,960.32k that was collected as total revenue of the year 2023 Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu who described the feat as a fallout of diligence and integrity, said the command will continually engage with stakeholders to improve on the revenue collection achievements and reduced smuggling recorded to the command’s credit. He identified the N201.8b collected in July 2024 and N193.9b in September…

…As CGC Adeniyi revitalizes Airwing Operations The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has taken a significant step towards strengthening its air surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B. The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, inspected the newly acquired aircraft on Friday, 20 September, 2024 in Bartlesville, Washington, USA, marking a pivotal moment for the NCS air wing operations. The aircraft, registered as 5N-BAA is set to enhance the Services’ air patrol and surveillance efforts. Powered by the reliable PT6 Pratt and Whitney engine, the Cessna Grand Caravan is globally recognised for its rugged versatility, short-field…

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, IMO, Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for leading the charge to maintain the safety and security of commercial shipping in the Gulf of Guinea, particularly during recent times when the situation in the Red Sea has led to heavier shipping traffic in the region. Arsenio Dominguez who stated this during a meeting with the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola at the IMO headquarters in London, also commended the NIMASA DG for engaging the technical team at the IMO on how Nigeria can address all…

With the recent embarrassment faced by journalists hinged on cyberbullying, the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN is set to hold a one-day workshop on this social media menace. This comes as part of the Association’s effort in promoting online safety for its members in the course of their duties as journalists in the Maritime Industry. The workshop, in conjunction with the Port Police, aims to educate participants on the prevention, identification, and response to cyberbullying, ensuring a safer online environment for everyone. Holding on Thursday October 10, 2024 at the International Maritime Centre, Apapa. Participants at the end of…

…As Dom Domigo’s College, Warri emerges winner In its continuous effort to promote learning in schools and as part of its Corporate Social responsibility, CSR, Tantita Security Services Limited moved a notch higher on Saturday by splashing a total sum of N2.5 million on students that excelled in the Delta State Inter-School Public Speaking Competition. The programme is a collaborative effort spearheaded by Tantita and the Godfrey PondiBook Club. At the end of the close-knit competition, Dom Domingos College, Warri, took the crown by winning the coveted cash prize of N1M. Edjeba Secondary School secured the First Runner-Up position, receiving…

…Says MOD has the infrastructure to make both systems work effectively The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has inaugurated the Project Steering Committee and Project Implementation Technical Team for the Performance Management System, PMS and the Enterprise Content Management of the Ministry of Defence with a charge on the members of both Committees to make the Ministry shine. Inaugurating the committee at the Ship house, Abuja, the Permanent Secretary said that the Ministry of Defence has the infrastructure and human resources that are experts to drive the process to success. “We have experts in the Ministry…