Members of the House Committee on Customs and Excise have pledged their commitment to driving legislative reforms to strengthen the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). This assurance was given during an oversight visit to the Tincan Island Port Area Command. In his welcome address, the Zonal Coordinator for Zone ‘A’, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Charles Orbih, emphasised the dual mandate of the NCS in revenue generation and national security. Breaking:Tinubu Upscales 2025 Budget Amidst Revenue Surge He stated that, beyond revenue generation, “our commitment to national security remains unwavering. Our enforcement arm has made critical interventions and seizures of prohibited items,…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reaffirmed its position as a regional leader in trade reforms at the opening of the 4th World Customs Organization (WCO) Donors’ Conference for the West and Central Africa (WCA) Region. The high-level event, which took place at the Muhammadu Buhari Conference Hall in Abuja, marked the first WCO-WCA donors’ conference since the COVID-19 pandemic and drew key stakeholders committed to modernising customs operations and boosting regional economic integration. NCS Strengthens Ties with Stakeholders to Enhance Trade Declaring the conference open, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Olawale Edun, commended the…
Mustapha Muhammad The recent Award conferred on the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Kabir Yusuf by the Leadership Newspaper as the Governor of the Year 2024, has not come to me and many others as a surprise; looking at the great achievements of the Governor on education in just less than two years in office. I believe, with these giant strides, transforming the educational sector in the northwestern state of Kano is something to celebrate, and cheers. Hence the Executive governor of Kano state, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is the Hero of his own Time. Gov Yusuf Bags Leadership…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is hosting the 49th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) with the theme “Promoting Soil Health and Resilience Through Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development”. The five-day gathering, co-hosted by the university’s Faculty of Agriculture and the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), brings together experts to address pressing issues in soil science. CDA Trains Kaduna LG Directors on Modern Agricultural Extension Declaring the congregation open,the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector through science and strategic…
An Open Letter to IGP REAFFIRMING RESPECT FOR TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE ROLE OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE IN UPHOLDING JUSTICE . Sir, We acknowledge the Nigeria Police Force’s recent decision to withdraw its invitation to the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II PhD, in connection to an incident during the Sallah celebration in Kano on March 30, 2025. While this move is appreciated, it is important to highlight that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is a noble institution revered for its commitment to maintaining law and order. Misplaced Priorities–A Counter to the Northern Women Lawyers Congress’ statement on…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally directed the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy, aimed at encouraging local refining and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign exchange for petroleum products. This was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday, titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative”. NNPC Clarifies Naira Crude Oil Agreement with Dangote Refinery The directive follows the expiration of the initial six-month pilot phase of the agreement involving the Federal Government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Jigawa State Government JGSG has issued a strong warning against the diversion of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), calling on the public to report any such cases to relevant authorities. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Salisu Kainuwa, made this known while addressing journalists in Dutse. He disclosed that some health workers have already been apprehended by the police for allegedly selling RUTF meant for distribution to vulnerable children. “Anyone found diverting this life-saving commodity does so at their own risk,” Dr. Kainuwa warned. He emphasized that the government remains fully committed to ensuring that RUTF reaches…
Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu,Cln, ANIPR (Danmalikin Shanono), Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State I was shocked when I heard about the passing of one of my most loyal supporter and close professional colleagues, Mr Ted Odogwu of Punch Newspaper. Ted always called me, “The Chair Chair, I’m from Gwarzo too,” in his usual playful manner. He was a peaceful and simple man—one of those rare colleagues who will never be forgotten. Death has taken away many of our dearest bosses and elders—like Chief Madu West, Alhaji Bello Fagge, and Musa Ibrahim Beka. I’m certain that our retired senior…
The Kano State Commissioner for Information has congratulated the Governor of Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for receiving the Most Outstanding Governor in Education award in Nigeria, presented by Leadership Newspaper. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, through the Special Assistant on Media Affairs, Bashir A. Bashir. Gov Yusuf Bags Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 Award “This prestigious award is well-deserved and reflects His Excellency the Governor’s dedication, exemplary leadership, and continuous contributions to the development of education in Kano State. K-SAFE Congratulates Gov Yusuf on Leadership Prestigious Award He…
Abba Dukawa The Kano State Government has announced a fresh 60-day extension for the ongoing recertification of Certificates of Occupancy (CofO), warning that land owners who fail to comply risk losing their titles in accordance with existing laws. This development was made public during a press conference held Tuesday by the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Mohammed Umar, at the ministry’s headquarters in Kano. A.A Rano Donates 15 Hectares of Land for Federal Polytechnic According to the commissioner, the initial April 1, 2025 deadline which coincided with the Eid public holiday had previously been shifted from the earlier…