November 30, 2025

Month: August 2025

Comptroller Olomu reassures of improvement as Apapa customs command collects ₦161 billion Naira on B’ODOGWU Platform in 3 Weeks

Comptroller Olomu Reassures of Improvement As Apapa Command Collects ₦161b on B’Odogwu Platform in 3 Weeks

By Babatunde Aremu

Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu has given reassurances that the Unified Customs Management System, also known as B’Odogwu will pick up and surpass user expectations soon and announced a collection of ₦161,258,483,474.63 within three weeks

This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Public relations officer Apapa Port command,  SC Ayagbalo on Monday

Comptroller Olomu who stated this following series of intense stakeholders engagement championed by the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, said there are prospects of improvement in the B’Odogwu system

While commending stakeholders for their patience and understanding with the NCS particular those in Apapa Command, the Area Controller disclosed that between August 1 and 22, 2025 the command collected ₦161, 258,483,474.63( one hundred and sixty one billion, four hundred and eighty three thousand, seven hundred and seventy four naira, sixty three kobo) using the B’Odogwu system

He expressed optimism in the capability of the B’Odogwu platform facilitating more trade than previous ICT systems hitherto deployed by the NCS and that the stakeholders’ patience will not be in vain.… More...

Customs college Graduates 50 0fficers from junior course 22

Customs College Graduates 50 Officers from Junior Course 22

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged young officers of the Service to embrace innovation, discipline, and resilience as they advance in their careers, stressing that the Service’s future depends on their commitment to excellence.… More...

NiMASA, Nigerian society of Engineers strengthen collaboration for Blue Economy Growth

NIMASA, Nigerian Society of Engineers Strengthen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasized the critical role of professionalism in engineering practice as a foundation for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development.… More...

NIMASA, Nigerian Society of Engineers Strengthen Collaboration for Blue Economy Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasized the critical role of professionalism in engineering practice as a foundation for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development.… More...

Customs, NACIMMA strengthen partnership on Trade facilitation

Customs, NACCIMA Strengthen Partnership on Trade Facilitation

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to closer collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to enhance trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border management.… More...

Nigeria customs, CDCFIB strengthen Ties to boost National security

Nigeria Customs, CDCFIBStrengthen Ties to boost National Security

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the enduring collaboration of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), stressing that shared facilities and operational cooperation remain key pillars of partnership.… More...

MARAN set to Host Maritime lecture on War risk insurance at Four points by Sheraton

MARAN set to Host Maritime lecture on War risk insurance at Four Points by Sheraton

By Babatunde Aremu

Key players in Nigeria’s maritime and allied sectors will on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, gather in Lagos for the 3rd edition of the Maritime Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL), organised by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN).… More...

Anti-Corruption Drive: Customs, ICPC collaborate with sensitisation programme

Anti- Corruption Drive:  Customs, ICPC collaborate with sensitisation programme

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has organised a sensitisation programme for its management staff. The programme focuses on enhancing the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) operational effectiveness.… More...

NIGERIA’S MARITIME INDUSTRY: BENEFITS OF PLANNED CVFF FUND DISBURSEMENT

Nigeria’s Maritime industry Benefits of Cabotage Vessel financing Fund Disbursement

By Babatunde Aremu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards empowering indigenous shipowners by directing the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).… More...

NiGERIA”S MARITIME INDUSTRY: BENEFITS OF PLANNED CVFF FUND DISBURSEMENT

Nigeria’s Maritime industry: Benefits of Cabotage Vessel financing Fund Disbursement

By Babatunde Aremu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards empowering indigenous shipowners by directing the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).… More...