Jang can’t probe Dariye — Court
By Taye Obateru Jos — A Federal High Court, Jos has declared the setting up of a commission of inquiry by Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State to conduct criminal investigations into the tenure of his predecessor, Chief Joshua Dariye as unlawful.
FG pays N51.8billion to scanning service providers
The Federal; Government may have paid N51.8 billion to the three scanning service providers involved in the Inspection Destination project namely Cotecna, SGS and Globalscan for services provided since the scheme commenced three and half years ago.
Maersk Line introduces direct shipping services to Nigeria
Global leading container carrier, Maersk Line, has introduced direct shipping services into Nigeria’s ports even as many other major shipping lin es ha ve scaled down their product offering in Nigeria; consequent upon increasing operational difficulties due to the global economic downturn.
Succession tussle hits Customs again
About two months to the retirement of Bernard Shew Nwadialo, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the tussle for who replaces him has again sprang up with top officials of service lobbying top government officials for the position.
Task Force on Customs reforms warn officers on fraud
THE Task Force on Customs Reforms instituted by the Federal Government a few weeks ago has warned officers from involving themselves in fraudulent acts that may cost them their jobs if caught.
ANLCA elections: ASECO writes Customs for agents’ authentication
Determined to enthrone true demo cratic principles in the conduct of its affairs, the body entrusted
by the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) with the conduct of its elections, Association Electoral Commission (ASECO), has written to the various area commands of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), requesting that the respective Controllers furnish it with “the authentic list of existing Customs agents licenses at your commandâ€.
River Niger Dredging: Group faults FG’s N4b order
The directive by the Federal Government to the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, to contribute N1 billion each for the dredging of the River Niger has been faulted by the leadership of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, NCMDLCA.
Smugglers: Customs takes delivery of 2 new helicopters
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken delivery of two brand new helicopters with a view to fighting smuggling and bringing it to the barest mimimum.
ACL acquires four new vessels to tackle marine pollution
African Circle Limited, a marine waste management firm has acquired four new vessels to tackle pollution and other marine waste in the nation’s coastal waters in line with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) objectives of safer and cleaner water for shipping activities.
SON mobilises industries for 2009 Quality Week
Standards Organization of Nigeria is set to commence a series of activities to kick-start the celebration of the Nigerian Quality Week 2009 in Kano for industries and stakeholders in the Northern Zone of the country.
Ebong gives reasons for union bank savings bonanza
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Dr Barth Ebong has said that given the current global financial meltdown, the nation’s economy needs to be stimulated particularly to give the banking public the motivation and leverage to deepen banking culture.
