Economy

Don’t Export Grains, Customs Boss Warns Dealers

Web News 9 March 2024 193 0

Worried by the current food crisis in the country, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Custom Service, Bashir Adeniyi, has warned dealers at the Dawanau International grains market against exportation of grains such as maize, beans, sorghum and rice. This was as he said it is set to fully Continue Reading

Security

FG Seeks Relief for Border Communities

Web News 24 November 2023 164 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Federal Government has initiated plans to address the challenges confronting residents of border communities including the scarcity of petroleum products. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun One Area Command, Mr Ahmadu Shuaibu made this known at Idi iroko while briefing journalists on the recent achievements of the command.  Mr Shuaibu, Continue Reading

Security

Adeleke Lauds Tinubu on Adeniyi’s Confirmation as CG Customs

Web News 22 October 2023 274 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of Mr. Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service. In a statement by the Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor appreciated President Tinubu for recognizing the capability of Mr. Adeniyi to drive his agenda in the […]Continue Reading

Security

Customs Service Strengthens Offensive against Tokunbo Tyres

Web News 7 October 2023 235 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Nigerian Customs Service says it has strengthened offensive operations against the importation of foreign-used pneumatic tyres, popularly known as Tokunbo tyres.  The Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, who announced this to journalists in Abeokuta, said the move was aimed at safeguarding the nation from the risk of Continue Reading

Economy News

Low Tempo Commercial Activities around Idi-Iroko Border

Web News 9 August 2023 360 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  Business activities are yet to reach the peak around Idi-roko border in Ogun State since the pronouncement of border opening by the Federal government. Business owners and residents of the border communities have attributed the slow pace of operations to the persisting ban on the trade of some commodities usually in high […]Continue Reading

Crime

Court Imprisons Three for Smuggling

Web News 10 May 2023 351 0

By Olusegun Folarin Three suspected smugglers have been remanded in a correctional facility by the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta over allegations of forgery and smuggling.  Justice Ademola Ajayi while presiding over the suit filed by the Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ikeja Zone “A” ordered that the suspects should be […]Continue Reading