By George OZALLA The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the implementation and remittance of the 5% user charge on the pump price of petroleum products for road maintenance has on Tuesday inaugurated two stakeholder sub-committees to probe issues surrounding the collection and disbursement of the levy. The charge, as stipulated in the Act […]
N653.9 Million Worth of Undeclared Foreign Currency Intercepted by NCS
George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted over N653.9 million worth of undeclared foreign currencies at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was announced on Monday, July 8, 2025, during a press briefing held at the Customs House, Bompai, Kano. The Customs Area Controller for Kano/Jigawa Area […]
NCC Wins WSIS Prize for Digital Awareness Programme
By George OZALLA The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emerged victorious at the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes, clinching the top award in Category C3: Access to Information and Knowledge for its Digital Awareness Programme (DAP). The DAP has equipped over 300 secondary schools across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones with Information […]
NCS Sensitizes Airline Operators on Currency Declaration
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently held a sensitization exercise for international airline operators at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The event, which took place on July 5, 2025, aimed to raise awareness about enforcing Nigeria’s currency declaration laws among inbound and outbound travelers. Passengers carrying over $10,000 or its […]
Stakeholders United Against Bullying
By George Ozalla Stakeholders from various sectors converged at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja last Thursday to tackle the pervasive issue of bullying in Nigerian schools. The National Stakeholders Summit, themed “Unite Against Bullying: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Legislative and Social Change,” aimed to produce policy-driven solutions to address bullying. Hon. Comrade Sunday Asefon, […]
House of Reps to Host Open Week
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives is set to host its second National Assembly Open Week from Tuesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 10, 2025. According to a press release signed by Rep. Akin Rotimi, Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, the event underscores the House’s commitment to open governance, […]
NCS Warns Against Fake Recruitment CBT Shortlist
By George OZALLA The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public warning against a fake press release circulating on social media and messaging platforms, claiming to announce the shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for recruitment exercises. According to the press release signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations […]
Reclaiming Nigeria’s Future
*Reflection* By George OZALLA It has indeed become worrisome that the perpetual cycle of unfulfilled promises and disappointment with leadership has become a defining characteristic of Nigeria’s political landscape. The constant refrain of “let us change this government” has become a hollow mantra, as citizens are repeatedly let down by politicians who fail to deliver […]
A New Dawn for Anambra South: Prince Samben Nwosu for Senate
By Teamezeugo The people of Anambra South are at a crossroads, and the upcoming senatorial bye-election presents an opportunity to shape the future of our region. As we approach this critical moment, one name stands out among the rest: Prince Samben Nwosu. With his exceptional leadership skills, unwavering commitment to the people, and a clear […]
NCS, PH Area I Command Achieves Remarkable 32.9% Revenue Growth in H1 2025
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt Area I Command, has recorded a significant revenue growth of 32.9% in the first half of 2025, generating a total of ₦141.6 billion between January and June. This impressive performance represents a ₦35 billion increase compared to the ₦106.5 billion collected during the same period in […]
