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Customs Collaborates DG TAXUD EU For Efficient Export Monitoring, Trade Facilitation   The Nigeria Customs Service (NC) has collaborated with the Directorate General Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) of the European Union (EU) for efficient export monitoring and trade facilitation.  During a meeting that took place at the Corporate Headquarters of NCS on February 27, 2024, the Comptroller General of  Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, announced that the service is collaborating with DG TAXUD for efficiency in Export Monitoring and documentation.  With the Nigeria Customs Service as the competent authority for rules of origin, the Comptroller General assured that the Service will do all it can to facilitate the process, adding that peace will prevail if trade is permitted to flourish. Notwithstanding, the CG acknowledged the initiative as a welcome idea working towards economic union by bringing the two economic blocks together. He said the i...

**NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KOGI, CLEAR IPOB/ESN ENCLAVE IN OGUTA, QUELL DEADLY ATTACK IN NASARAWA* Nigerian Army Troops have on Monday 26 February 2024  successfully rescued 10 passengers onboard  a Peace Mass Transit Bus kidnapped while traveling from Calabar to Abuja in Kogi State. The rescue operation took place at Ogugu Community along Enugu-Kogi Road in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. Responding to a distress call, the troops swiftly mobilized to the scene of the kidnap incident, where the kidnappers had demobilized a Peace Mass Transit bus, abducted the passengers and moved them into the nearby Ette forest. The gallant troops diligently tracked and engaged the armed gang in a fire fight compelling them to   relinquish their hostages.  The swift and decisive action of the troops led to the successful rescue of the passengers. In a separate operation, own troops conducted a clearance operation to IP...

Customs Adamawa/Taraba Command Records Seizures Worth Over N13M The Nigeria Customs Service, Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has recorded seizures of assorted items worth over N13 million. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Salisu Abdullahi, made this known at a press briefing on Friday, 24 February, 2024, in Yola, Adamawa State Capital.  He explained that the command recorded fifteen incidents of seizures of assorted items with a Cumulative Duty Paid Value (DV) of thirteen Million, three hundred and fifty-two thousand, One hundred naira only (N13,352,100.00). The seized items include; 16, 675Litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) packed in 643×25L Jerry Cans and 3 x 200L drums, 20× 50kg bags of foreign parboiled rice and One used Volks Wagon Golf with a big reconstructed fuel tank. According to the CAC, the Command has been battling to crack down on the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.  He said, "In the last two weeks, we made seizures of ...

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF FOOD DISPOSAL INITIATIVE  1. It will be recalled that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on the directive of Mr. President, announced the commencement of a noble intervention aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by Nigerians and improving access to essential food items through direct disposal of seized edible goods condemned in competent courts of law and certified fit for consumption by relevant government agencies. Consequently, a pilot exercise was conducted on Friday, 23 February 2024, at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters, Yaba, Lagos state.  2. The exercise was conducted following meticulous planning to address all potential risks that may emerge during the exercise. As part of our process and control measures, we had Nigeria Police and military personnel to ensure crowd control. We also fully equipped a medical team on ground in anticipation of potential risks during an exercise of that magnitude. Their presence was part of our proactiv...

PRESS RELEASE LABOUR: NPF ASSURES DEFENDING PROTESTERS' RIGHTS AMID PROPOSED NATIONWIDE  PROTEST As NPF Places Men on Red Alert Across Nigeria,Warns Impostors Against Hijack  The Nigeria Police Force,on the heels of the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), hereby affirms the fundamental right of all citizens of the country to engage in peaceful protest in line with extant laws. As such, the NPF reiterates its commitment to ensuring the rights and freedom of protesters are protected. In line with its lawful duty to maintain law and order, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed personnel nationwide and placed them on red alert to monitor the planned protest. All Commissioners of Police and their respective supervising officers have been briefed and instructed to coordinate the officers on ground in ensuring the safety and security of all participants if the protests hold as planned. While recognizing the importance of peaceful protest, the...

EXCLUSIVE: RCCG boils over Pastor Adeboye’s alleged succession plans to install his son – Sources •GO Adeboye and Pastor Iluyomade It has just been revealed that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG , Pastor Enoch Adeboye is allegedly planning to remove Pastor Idowu Iluyomade as the Pastor of City of David, COD, Parish and Head of Apapa Family. Reliable sources categorically told The Frontier that some top RCCG members actually instigated and sponsored the crisis the much loved Pastor has faced and the only purpose, according to these reliable sources, is to take over the magnificent 14-storey Trinity Towers built by COD parish and hand it over to Adeboye’s son who will convert it to RCCG Headquarters, Worldwide with him presiding over the edifice. Said Dr Olumuyiwa Babafemi, a multi-millionaire business magnate who described himself as a quiet member of the RCCG , “The plan to take over the Trinity Towers started that very day the G.O landed o...

*35 ARTILLERY BRIGADE SENSITIZES TROOPS ON DRUGS ABUSE* The Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu has organized a - 1 day sensitization and enlightenment lecture on drug abuse. The lecture was held at the 35 Vulcans Officers’ Mess Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta Ogun State. The commander who was decorated as an ambassador of War Against Drugs Abuse by the Commander National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ogun State Command took the initiative to sensitize troops, barrack youths and women on drugs abuse and other related matters. The sensitization lecture was delivered by the Commander of Narcotics Ibiba Jane Odili who is the Commander NDLEA Ogun State Command, a senior drug enforcement expert, an author and humanitarian agent. The lecture was impacting has enlightened troops and their families on the negative use of drugs, symptoms of drug abuse, drug addiction, effects to the brain and organs of the body amongst others. The commander...

FirstBank Set To Reward Customers With 36m Naira In The Second Season Of Its Firstmobile Cash-Out Promo FirstBank has launched the second season of its Cash Out promo designed to reward users of FirstMobile, its industry-leading mobile banking solution. The FirstBank Cash Out Promo 2.0 which began on Monday, January 15 and ends on Friday, 15 March 2024, and is open to new and existing customers. Leading up to the grand finale – with 1 million naira up for grabs – the promo comprises three distinct categories, each offering attractive rewards comprising N10,000 worth of airtime and data, N20,000.00, and N100,000.00 respectively. In the first category, 100 lucky customers will win N10,000 worth of airtime and data each week for completing a minimum of five transactions on the FirstMobile app. The second category builds up the excitement of the promo, as 100 lucky customers will win N20,000 each for carrying out a minimum of ten transactions weekly. On the other hand, Lucky 50...

*NIGERIAN ARMY INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL STUDENTS EMBARK ON LOCAL STUDY TOUR....visit Nigerian Customs Service Apapa Command Headquarters* As part of the academic and professional development curriculum scheduled in the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS) , the students embarked on a local study tour to various security agencies and institutions within Lagos. The tour is aimed at familiarizing the students with the roles and duties of different security agencies, providing them with valuable insights and knowledge. The participating students include those participating in the Operational Intelligence Course, Security Investigation Officers Course, and Security Investigation Non-commissioned Officers Course, The students were led by the Acting Commandant of NAIS, Brigadier General Kingsley Nwoko. Their first stop was the Headquarters of the Nigerian Customs Service Apapa Command, where they were warmly received by the Customs Area Comptroller, Comptroller BA Jaiyeoba. During ...

Customs Collaborates with Defence Intelligence Agency for Enhanced Security The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, had a collaborative meeting with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on February 19, 2024, at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Corporate Headquarters to promote security and forge strong working relations. The CGC, while speaking, noted that the primary objective of the collaboration is to maintain and deepen the existing relationships between NCS and the DIA. He emphasized that NCS believes in partnership, stating that cooperation with other Customs administrations and government agencies is a fundamental aspect of growth. The CGC highlighted some ways in which they have collaborated, particularly in the areas of capacity building and security projects.  "The major objective of this delegation is to maintain and deepen the relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service and the DIA. For the records, the Nigeria C...

*COMMANDER 23 BRIGADE  HOSTS NEW CP ADAMAWA STATE...says  collaboration is the  surest means to ending criminalities* The Commander 23 Brigade, Brigadier General Paul Zawaya has played host to the newly deployed Commissioner of Police (CP) Adamawa,  CP Dancombo Morris at the Headquarters 23 Brigade, Gibson Jalo Cantonment Yola, the Adamawa State capital. In his remarks the Commander emphasized the need for cooperation and collaboration among the security agencies to guarantee peace and security of the good people of Adamawa State. He assured the Commissioner of his maximum cooperation and support, while highlighting his readiness to operate  24 hours open door policy of friendship, collaboration and cooperation. "Cooperation is a must among all security agencies as it is our collective responsibility to pull the country together in a better state". He averred. Brigadier General Zawaya  added that,  the Nigerian Army and the Nige...

 Customs Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘B’ Kaduna, Reels Out  Anti-smuggling  Achievements The Nigeria Customs Service,  Federal Operations Units Zone ‘B’, Kaduna, has declared its  activities from January to February 16, 2024 on the Unit’s anti-smuggling accomplishments and seizures of numerous contraband items. The Customs Comptroller, of the unit, Wada Chedi, revealed this during a media briefing held on 16 February , 2024 at Kangiwa House, Kaduna while reemphasising the Unit’s unshakable stand in the fight against smuggling. According to him, during the period under review, the operatives of the Unit made several seizures worth One Billion, Nine Hundred and Seventy-Five Million, Six Hundred and Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Five Naira and Ninety-Six Kobo (N1, 975,657,865.96 only Duty Paid Value). The 27 different items ranged from used foreign shoes, foreign parboiled rice, second-hand clothing, expired mil...

FORMER GOC 1 DIVISION COMMENDS TROOP FOR KEEPING LAGOS SAFE Officers and soldiers of Headquarters Nigerian Army Engineers ( NAE) and 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) have been commended for successfully keeping Lagos and Ogun State safe in the year 2023. They were also advised to consolidate on those successes made in the year 2023 by redoubling their efforts in the new year to stem any form of security challenges that might want to disrupt the peace and tranquillity  enjoyed in Lagos State and environs. The commendation  was made recently by a former General Officer Commanding 1 Division NA Major General JO Shoboiki (Rtd), who was the Special Guest of Honour during the combined West African Social Activities (WASA) 2023 organized recently by Headquarters NAE and Headquarters 81 Division NA at 65 Battalion Parade Ground, Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, Lagos. Deliverying his speech at the occasion, Major General Shoboiki commended officers and soldiers...

BREAKING BARRIERS: NIGERIAN ARMY SENIOR OFFICER APPOINTED AS DEPUTY FORCE COMMANDER IN MINURSO WESTERN It was a groundbreaking moment for Nigeria and the African continent when Brigadier General Gabriel Olufemi Esho made history as he was officially appointed as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). This prestigious position not only marks a personal achievement for Brigadier General Esho but also signifies a significant milestone for Nigeria, as he becomes the first Nigerian to hold such a position within MINURSO. In a colorful ceremony, Brigadier General Esho took over from Commodore Faustina Boakyewwa Anokye from the Ghana Navy.  Brigadier General Esho hails from Ondo State in western Nigeria. From a young age, he showed great determination and an unwavering commitment to serving others, which led him to pursue a career in the military. After graduating from the prestigious Nigerian Defense Academy...

*GOC* *2* *DIVISION* *APPLAUDS* *TROOPS UNRELENTING EFFORTS AS* *THEY* *CELEBRATE* *WASA* The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Bamidele Alabi has applauded troops for their commitment and unrelenting efforts in tackling various security challenges. General Alabi made the assertion while making his remarks at the joint West African Social Activities for year 2023, organized by Headquarters 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army Institute of Science Education and Technology and the Nigerian Army College of Education, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin on 17 February 2024.   The GOC further noted that the celebration of the WASA is an age-long tradition and social activity of the NA, that creates a platform for interaction between officers, soldiers, members of their families and the civil populace in a conducive atmosphere.  The GOC said that "the display of our rich cultural heritage, serves as a testament to the strong bond...

Nigeria Customs Service Consolidates on Technological Advancements to Enhance Trade Facilitation The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has conveyed a steering committee meeting to consolidate the previous gains achieved in the implementation process of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Trade Modernization Project (TMP) aimed at enhancing trade facilitation. In a closed-door meeting held at the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, 15 February 2024, with members of the TMP Steering Committee, CGC Adeniyi disclosed that the project is geared towards the end-to-end automation of the processes and procedures of the NCS. According to the CGC, the Trade Modernization Project encompasses the Unified Customs Management System, Trade Portal, and Cargo Release System, alongside Automation Services such as Big Data & AI Integration and Document Management System, as well as Transition & Handbook, covering Technology Upgrades and E...

*COWA PLANS TO TRAIN AND EMPOWER 1,200 MEmBERS ACROSs NIGERIA IN 2024 The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) has planned to train and empower 1,200 of their members in the course of this year, to enable them contribute meaningfully to the economies of their families and the society. COWA, a not-for-profit organisation set up on 13th August 2009 to promote the welfare of the families of Customs officers, and foster the bond of friendship, unity and understanding among the wives of officers. As part of COWA mandate; extending support to the widows and children of fallen Customs officers as well as less privileged people in the society. COWA relies on the support and goodwill of well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to execute its programmes.  COWA is not just another association created for the sake of having one of such women groups in Customs; it was set up as an NGO to touch lives in a meaningful and impactful manner.  The Members of COWA are...

Nigeria Customs Service, WASP Collaborate for Enhanced Trade Security  The Nigeria Customs Service has, on Tuesday 13 February, 2024 initiated an engagement with the West Africa Security Project (WASP) to acquaint officers on security awareness for effective trade facilitation and effective border security. Addressing the delegates of the West Africa Security Project during a meeting at the Customs Corporate Headquarters, Abuja, Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR described the project as a medium that will benefit officers of the Service in the area of curbing smuggling and illegal trafficking of substances. The CGC, who supported the collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service and WASP, also described the initiative as great chance for officers to perform security duties. CGC Bashir outlined some of the benefits of the program to encompass; cargo profiling, small arms and light weapon handling, global shield programs which deals with ...

Customs Arrests a Cameroonian with Pistol, 52 Elephant Tusks in Mfum The Nigeria Customs Service announced on Monday, 12 February 2024, the arrest of a Cameroonian found with a pistol, live ammunition, and 52 units of elephant tusks in Mfum, a border town in the Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Cross River/CFTZ/Akwa Ibom Command, Comptroller Ahmed Waziri, revealed this information during a news conference in Calabar. Comptroller Waziri stated that the arrest occurred on Thursday, 8 February 2024, by NCS operatives in Mfum. The seized elephant tusks, weighing 200kg, were valued at N300 million. According to Waziri, a Cameroonian named Mohammed Ibrahim was apprehended with a pistol, live ammunition, and 52 elephant tusks. Ibrahim was allegedly en route to Lagos for further transportation of the items when he was caught. The CAC noted that preliminary investigations showed the suspect's specialization in the illega...