February 4, 2026

Month: January 2026

NNPP’ puts off planned protest against INEC over possible hijack

 

 

 

 

NNPP’ puts off planned protest against INEC  over  possible hijack

By Babatunde Aremu

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has put off its planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) scheduled for January 20, 2026, due to concerns that it may be hijacked by the Kwankwasiyya Movement led by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.… More...

CUSTOMS FOU ‘A’ INTERCEPTS FOUR LIVE PANGOLINS IN AJILETE CREEKS

 

CUSTOMS FOU ‘A’ INTERCEPTS FOUR LIVE PANGOLINS IN AJILETE CREEKS

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A has intercepted four live pangolins in Ajilete creeks.

The operatives stopped a wooden boat conveying the endangered animals, which were found confined in wire mesh cages, indicating an organized smuggling operation ¹.… More...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI AT 60

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI AT 60

By Babatunde Aremu

President Bola Tinubu has felicitate with the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 6oth birthday.

In a statement issued and signed by Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy The President congratulates the Comptroller-General on the milestone, heralded by dedicated service to the nation, with landmark reforms since he assumed leadership that have repositioned the organization.… More...

CUSTOMS WESTERN MARINE COMMAND INTERCEPTS 20 SACKS OF CANNABIS INDICA WORTH ₦157.8 MILLION

 

 

 

 

Customs  Western Marine Command Intercepts 20 Sacks of Cannabis Indica Worth ₦157.8 Million

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has recorded another major operational success with the interception of 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica, totaling 1,205 loaves, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦157,830,000.… More...

JUSTICE OLUBUNMI OYEWOLE ELEVATED AS JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA

 

 

 

 

 

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Justice Olubunmi Oyewole elevated as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

By Babatunde Aremu

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday evening announced the elevation of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode(JOK) Oyewole from the Court of Appeal to the Apex Court, the Supreme Court of Nigeria.… More...

SHIPPERS COUNCIL SUSPENDS SHIPPING CHARGES HIKES

 

 

 

 

Shippers Council suspends Shipping charges Hikes

By Babatunde Aremu

Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Directs Shipping Companies to Suspend Charges Review, Engage Stakeholders
Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has directed all shipping companies, shipping agents, and terminals operating within Nigerian ports to suspend and refrain from implementing any review or upward adjustment of their charges until they have fully engaged their stakeholders.… More...

NAVY, NIMASA TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON HYDROGRAPHY AND WRECK REMOVAL

 

NAVY, NIMASA TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON HYDROGRAPHY AND WRECK REMOVAL

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Navy has called for increased collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA in the area of hydrography to sustain improved safety of navigation in Nigerian waters.… More...

Customs unveils New Guidelines for courier firms under Delivered Duty paid Regime

 

 

 

 

Customs unveils New Guidelines for Courier Firms Under Delivered Duty Paid Regime

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) designed to regulate courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm, in a move aimed at strengthening trade facilitation and revenue assurance.… More...