Petrol subsidy puzzle: Waiting for Buhari
BY KEN UGBECHIE The recent diatribe on petrol subsidy took me back to the President Goodluck Jonathan era. I remember the ruthless analytics of then Central Bank of Nigeria…
Customs boss, Ali, faults NNPC 60m-litre daily consumption of petrol
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali, has raised valid questions concerning the figures for the daily consumptions of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as…
Customs chief, Hameed Ali, lists his legacy, says e-Customs key for development
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col. Hameed Ali, says he wants to be remembered for putting the NCS on “a pedestal of fast development’’ and entrenching…
Vehicle tariff reduction: We’re awaiting FG’s directive for implementation – NCS
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its awaiting directive from the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning on the implementation of the act concerning reduction of tariff on vehicles….
Shake up in Customs: Two DCGs, 5 ACGs emerge; others affected
The Comptroller- General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) has appointed two new Acting Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs and five Acting Assistant Comptrollers -General of Customs following…
Nobody importing food, fertiliser should be given money – Buhari tells CBN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria “not to issue a kobo” of the country’s reserves for the importation of food items and fertilizer. Malam Garba…
FG lists conditions for reopening land borders
The Federal government has given conditions that ECOWAS Member States must adhere to before reopening its border, including that the ECOWAS states must respect the Rule of Origin for imports. Mr…
Border Closure: No gain without pain – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says ” there is no gain without pain”, Nigerians must endure the temporary effects of the borders closure to reap the…
Border Closure: Customs saves N1.4bn, arrests over 460 smugglers, migrants
The Nigeria Customs Service says Nigeria has saved N1.4 billion naira since the partial closure of the nation’s borders. Comptroller General of Customs, Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), announced this while…
Smuggling: NCS intercepts over 6,000 cartons of contraband poultry products
The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 6,550 cartons of contraband poultry products between Sept. 20 and Sept. 24. The Comptroller, Boyilila Binga, told a…