By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened its partnership with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to combat the problem of petroleum smuggling in the country. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known at an event on Tuesday, at the Custom’s Abuja headquarters. The CG was represented at the meeting by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Enforcement, Inspection, and Investigation, Timi Bomodi. Bomodi said that the meeting aimed to address the illegal exportation of petroleum products from Nigeria. The partnership was aimed…
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By Miriam Humbe Nigeria Customs Area Controller of Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, Comptroller Tenny Daniyan on Wednesday said the new customs trading platform B’Odogwu has recorded success since it was rolled out in the area as it’s pilot stage with increased revenue. CSC Muhammad Yakubu, the Customs Public Relations Officer, PTML Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Daniyan told a news conference that the Command’s revenue has increased with the collection of N44.9b in November 2024 which is the highest monthly collection ever made by the command. Daniyan said in addition to over 5 banks…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) categorically refutes a story entitled “FG not investigating Air Peace – FCCPC” making the rounds on some media platforms, particularly online, which has been falsely attributed to the Commission. The referenced story, which seems syndicated and sponsored, did not emanate from the FCCPC, and we advise the public to disregard it in its entirety. The FCCPC stands firmly by its official release dated December 1, 2024, which announced inquiries into widespread consumer complaints in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. As stated, Air Peace is one of the entities being engaged to…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Members have been warned not to endanger themselves by embarking on dangerous adventures like night journeys and other improper lifestyles that can expose them to danger. Caroline Embu, the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the NYSC disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this while addressing Corps Members at NYSC Edo and Delta State Orientation Camps. He said Management placed high priority on the welfare and security of all Corps Members, therefore no Corps Member should expose himself to danger.…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government is to establish an industrial revolution work group aimed at revitalizing the manufacturing sector, creating more jobs, and driving sustainable economic growth. Minister (State) of Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, said this during an interactive session with members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and other industrial key stakeholders yesterday in Lagos. Adebayo Thomas, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The objective of the meeting was to gather first-hand information on the constraints limiting industry performance…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the second phase of post-disaster assessment across 16 states that were not covered in the first phase, aiming to collect data from communities affected by the 2024 flood. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar said that the assessment was being carried out in collaboration with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs), the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). NEMA had established Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to focus on data collection for managing the 2024 flood disaster. She said that the joint assessment…
By Miriam Humbe One hundred and nine (109) personnel of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been commissioned as pioneer Armed Squad of the foremost anti-graft agency. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. At the graduation ceremony held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja on Wednesday, the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN congratulated the graduands. Represented by the Commission’s Director of Operations, Mr. Shehu Yahaya, the ICPC boss also said that the skills acquired in the course of the one-month intensive…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria and India are assiduously working together to address common challenges related to desertification and land degradation at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification at the Conference of Parties 16 (UNCCD COP16), taking place at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Nigerian Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal in a bilateral discussions with his counter part from India, Bhupender Yadav at the sidelines event at COP16 in Riyadh discussed issues related to strengthening cooperation as members of International Alliance and issues related to Energy Access and Transition. Ibrahim Haruna, the Ministry’s Director, Press and Public Relations Unit disclosed…
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioner’s Forum, a body of media professionals from Northern Nigeria, has been following the ongoing debate on the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) bill before the National Assembly. We are compelled to express our concerns and reservations about certain provisions of the bill, which we believe are inimical to the interests of the Northern region and the overall economic development of the Nation. As observed by specialists on tax matters, certain aspects of the bill, if implemented judiciously may generate some of the much needed resources for national development. We, however take exception to the resort…
By Miriam Humbe Operational Staff of the FCT Emergency Management Department, (FEMD) are to be trained on the deployment of technology to mitigate disasters. Nkechi Isa, FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. This is one of the outcomes of the proposed collaboration between FEMD and the National Space Research and Development Agency, (NARSDA). The Head of Information and Communication Technology of NARSDA, Mr John Nwangwu revealed this during a meeting at the Corporate Headquarters of FEMD in Abuja. Mr Nwangwu said that the training would enhance the operations of FEMD before, during and…
By Miriam Humbe A segment of the Samsung building under construction and located at Banex Junction, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, has collapsed. The incident occurred when the Pent House segment of the three story building collapsed during casting. Nkechi Isa, FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, it was reported that no life was lost to the incident. However four out of the ten construction workers on site sustained minor injuries. The four injured workers have been taken to the Wuse General Hospital for treatment. Recall that the Samsung building was…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has explained why the Commission, under his leadership is focusing more on strengthening its prevention mandate. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement. The Commission, as enshrined in Section 6 (a-F) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 has three thematic mandates which include: Enforcement, Prevention and Public Education/Enlightenment. Speaking on Tuesday at a one-day National Policy Dialogue on Anti-Corruption organised by the Centre for Media Policy and…