Day: December 3, 2024

Capacity Building: Nigeria Customs hosts WCO, JICA workshop on African Rules of Origin

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The World Customs Organisation (WCO), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), organised a five-day workshop starting from Thursday, 28 November 2024, aimed at building the capacity of Customs operatives across African countries in the area of rules of origin.   Speaking to journalists shortly after declaring the workshop open, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Tariff and Trade, DCG Caroline Niagwan, noted that the two international organisations had formed an alliance to provide technical assistance. This includes training initiatives to support Customs officers across the…

Petroleum Products Smuggling: Nigeria Customs strengthens partnership with IPMAN, NMDPRA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 3 December 2024, hosted representatives of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and Dangote Refineries at its Abuja headquarters. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi,who was represented at the meeting by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Enforcement, Inspection, and Investigation, Timi Bomodi. Bomodi stated that the meeting aimed to address the illegal exportation of petroleum products from Nigeria.   He emphasised the critical role of collaboration between the NCS, NMDPRA,…

National Assembly is committed to advancement of human rights – Speaker Abbas …… Assures improved financing for NHRC in 2025 Budget

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of Federal House of Representatives,Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas said National Assembly has consistently demonstrated its commitment to advancing human rights through legislative action and He said significant achievement has been the sustained efforts to place the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on the first-line charge of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.   The Speaker stated this while declaring open Legislative Forum On Human Rights convened by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), as part of the weeklong activities commemorating the 2024 International Human Rights Day on Tuesday, 3rd December…

Gov Okpebholo woos Investors to Edo …… Pledges business-friendly Environment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, said his administration will create a business friendly environment to attract investors to the State. Governor Okpebholo disclosed this on Tuesday when he inspected facilities at a private steel manufacturing company located in Ogua Community of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government area of the State, promising a conducive and enabling environment for businesses to thrive. While he thanked the company’s management for contributing to the growth and development of the State, the Governor appealed to them to be faithful in their social responsibility to the people…

JUST IN: Senate confirms Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede, a Lieutenant General, as the substantive chief of army staff.   The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced Oluyede’s confirmation after he was cleared by the senators through voice votes during the plenary on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.   The upper chamber approved the appointment after considering the report of its Committee on Army, presented by its Chairman, Abdulaziz Yar’adua.   Yar’adua said the committee was impressed with the high level of understanding, achievements and excellence stated in the credential of the…

Customs arrests 2 Officers over maltreatment of Civilian in Viral Video

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Seme Command of Nigeria Customs Service has identified and arrested two customs officers recently caught in a viral video melting out inhuman treatment to civilian.   At a media briefing on Tuesday in the command’s Seme headquarters , Area Controller Kayode Kolade identified the two officers as Superintendent of Customs TA Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II GO Aboribo   Kolade, who was represented at the press briefing by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Istifanus Musa said the two erring officers were identified through preliminary investigation…

NITDA hails Google, X, Microsoft, TikTok for adhering to Code of Practice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries.   The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlined clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing harmful content.   The 2023 compliance report provided valuable insight into the platforms efforts to address user safety concerns in line with the Code of Practice and the platforms’ community guidelines. The highlight of…

Operation Fansan Yamma Troops neutralise scores of Terrorists in Zamfara

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully conducted a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from the residents and vigilantes of Yar Galadima village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.   The development occurred in the early hours of 1 December 2024 when the troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Hanutara were alerted at about 5am that terrorists were attacking the village. The troops responded promptly to provide assistance and restore peace to the affected area.   During the patrol, the…

Tax Reform Bill Townhall: It’s Time to Grow Nigeria By Arabinrin Aderonke

Emporium Reporters

This is my take on the tax reform townhall that was broadcasted live on Channels TV. It couldn’t have come at a better time. This was more than just a panel discussion; it was a call to action, a chance to understand the changes that will affect every Nigerian.   Tax reform in Nigeria is no longer just a topic of debate. It is a defining moment for the future of Nigerians, a time in the development of our tax system, which has often been criticized for being inefficient, unfair,…

Gov Okpebholo orders LG Chairmen to submit statements of account within 48 hours

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given the 18 local government council chairmen in the state, 48 hours to submit their statements of account. The Governor who asked the LG Chairmen to submit the statements to the Assets Verification Committee, through the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said the statement of accounts should be effective from 4th of September 2023 till date. Governor Okpebholo said he would work closely with the Chairmen from the 18 LGAs for a better State at a meeting with the…