BEARS & BULLS

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed Saleh Dunoma as the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Dunoma, a recipient of the highly coveted National Productivity Order of Merit Award, NPOM, had contributed immensely to the …

Tin-Can and Apapa Ports host two of the nation’s premier seaports, which generates billions for the nation yet the roads have become characterized by potholes, gridlocks and frequent accidents. See how bad it gets when it rains. A fallen truck …

Mr. Abba Aliyu’s recent promotion from Grade 4 to Grade 8 at the Tin-Can Island Customs Command, as a result of additional education is a pointer that those who want to be successful in life would find more reasons to …

The Nigerian government has taken a giant step to stabilize the production of crude by legalizing illicit oil refineries in the turbulent Niger Delta region. Talks have begun between the government and local communities, including militants whose attacks cut oil …

Following the closure of the Apapa-bound carriageway of the Apapa Marine Beach Bridge for the 29 days for ongoing rehabilitation, the traffic gridlock is set to worsen. While the government for finally remembering to fix the Marine Bridge which was …

The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd.) revealed how good he was at traditional music when he danced melodiously to ‘Ogene’ music at the headquarters of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders …

The world is still expecting the duo of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents{ANLCA} and the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders{NAGAFF} to interpret the visit of the Comptroller General of Customs(CGC) to their various offices in relations …

A new dawn of hopes and high expectations berthed at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping as Mr. Andy Isichei was elected the 6th President of the Association. Isichei is considered as one of the most loyal, passionate and credible Council …

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has been thrown into mourning following the death of its National President, Oluwole Adeyemi. Oluwole Adeyemi, the first NAGAFF President of Yoruba extraction, died last week Thursday at a hospital in …

The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hammed Ali (rtd.) last week, declined to appear before the Senate donning Customs uniform, thereby eliciting the anger of the senators who had directed the reversal of the customs duty verification of vehicles. Ali …

Nigeria is a nation where what is right, ideal and lawful is known to all; including the dubious sit-tight politicians and various Heads of government parastatals. However, what’s inappropriate seems to be the norm as the Nigerian factor. See how …

The Acting National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Mr, Joseph Attah has began moves to shore up the image of customs commands by transferring the command PROs. Sure, that’s a good one but actions as this are …

It was surprising to hear that  a drunken police man shot at a truck driver three times deliberately and killed him in the process because the deceased asked the police man why he eased himself on the tyre of his …

The community of maritime journalists has been shaken with the death of two fine journalists; Segun Agbolade and Kayode Atofalaki who died recently We commiserate with the families of the deceased on this grave loss and may their souls rest in peace. …

Nigerian Shippers’ Council has promised to donate a brand new bus to the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA). This kind gesture of the Shippers’ Council was one of the notable outcomes of NMLA’s recent visit to the Council’s headquarters. How …

This is good news! Yes, good news!   The story here is a story of dedication to vision, committment to mission and unwavering pursuit for excellence. Barr. (Mrs.) Jean Chiazor Anishere, a former President of Women’s International Shipping and Trading …

It has become a popular opinion that the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA) security at head office, Marina,Lagos, Nigeria  is doing an image damage to the new corporate focus of the new management. It is on record that they are quarrelsome and …

The entire staff of Kings Communications Limited celebrate our very own Senior Manager Operations, Mrs. Ifeoma Iloh as she marks her birthday on Monday, February 20. You’re AN AMAZING AND INSPIRING PERSONALITY. A thoroughly refined administrator. Thank you for all …

A controller of customs had cause recently to explain that he usually get 2000 text messages in a day, as such it was difficult for him to read them and respond. Antithetically, this was when Abdullahi Dikko was the Comptroller …

 Alas, there is some respite in form of good news for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as 1,561 junior officers of the Customs have been promoted to various ranks. The promotion was based on the performances of the personnel at …