President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, presented the 2024 budget proposal of N27.5 trillion to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly. Read full text below: 1. In furtherance of my sacred duties and obligations as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is my honour to be here today to present my administration’s […]
Customs kick-starts process for establishment of pension scheme for retirees
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi said the service had kick-started the process of establishing a dedicated Pension Scheme for retirees. Adeniyi, said there was an ongoing discussions with the Minister of Finance to champion the cause for a bill establishing a dedicated pension scheme for retirees. He said the move was to integrate retirees […]
Customs boss harps on rebuilding Nigeria’s reputation among comity of nations
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Wale Adeniyi, has said that rebuilding Nigeria’s reputation among comity of nations was critical to positioning it for greater value, global relevance and remarkable competitiveness. Adeniyi made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the meeting of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) of the Nigeria Institute of […]
Customs hands over seized drugs to NDLEA, says all hands must be on deck
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Wale Adeniyi, has called for concerted effort against illicit drugs. Wale made the call while handing over seized illicit drugs to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) on Thursday in Abuja. The customs boss, who decried the increasing rate of drug abuse in Nigeria, said the service was […]
Customs partners Copyright Commission to end piracy
The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to combat piracy of intellectual and creative property in Nigeria. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, while receiving members of the Commission in Abuja, announced that their collaboration would create opportunity to establish a significant legacy to end piracy in […]
Customs deepens collaboration with Nigerian Navy, explores areas of further cooperation
The Nigeria Customs Service has deepened its collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to maintain its presence in Nigeria’s territorial waters against smugglers. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Wale Adeniyi, while visiting the Naval Dockyard in Lagos, said the Nigerian Navy had the capacity and knowledge to maintain the Customs fleet of Vessels. He […]
Tribute to Samanja by Sen. Shehu Sani
Usman BABA PATEGI popularly known as Samanja was a Hausa thespian and dramatist who lighted up the television for over four decades.His television sitcom, Samanja was a comedy that re-enacted the daily life in the military baracks.The late Baba Pategi used his experience as a retired soldier to recreate a television soap around the person […]
Customs inaugurates committee to ease port congestion
The Nigeria Customs Service has inaugurated a committee to expedite the decongestion of overcrowded ports in Nigeria. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi MFR, officially launched a committee on Disposal of Overtime Cargo on 8 November 2023, at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja. Quest News reports that the development is in response to […]
Senate passes N2.17trn Supplementary Appropriation Bill
The Senate has passed the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.17trillion. This followed the adoption of the report of Senate Committee on Appropriation at plenary Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee, Sen.Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun), said N18billion is for statutory transfers, N1.33trilion for recurrent non -debt expenditure and N1.125trillion for contribution to development fund for […]
Nigeria Customs football team goes to quarter final at Maritime Cup 2023
The Nigeria Customs Service football team in a showdown against Blueche Lomado on Tuesday, Oct 31, in Lagos, the NCS team asserted its authority with an impressive 6-1 victory, securing a spot in the quarter-finals and solidifying its status as a powerhouse in Nigerian football. The Public Relations Officer Nigerian Customs Command and Staff College, […]