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From left: Regional Vice President of Marriott International for Sub-Saharan Africa, Johan Cronje; The Oluwo of Iwo land; Oba Rasheed Akanbi, Telu 1., Chairman of SIFAX Group; Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Wife of the Chairman Mrs. Folashade Afolabi; and Managing Director of MacFolly Hospitality Limited, Mr. Chike Ogeah; at the groundbreaking ceremony of Courtyard by Marriott, last week at the Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Following the huge success recorded with the Lagos Marriott Hotel, MacFolly Hospitality Limited, the hospitality subsidiary of SIFAX Group, is set to add another hotel brand to its collections. MacFolly Hospitality Limited, owners of the Lagos Marriott Hotel, is a premier hospitality management company under SIFAX Group, dedicated to delivering world-class services and creating memorable experiences for guests. The new brand, 'Courtyard by Marriott' a 100-rooms hotel will be built next to the Lagos Marriott Hotel, which is located at GRA Ikeja, Lagos is expected to reinforce MacF...

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR  has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate trade and boost revenue generation which he said would benefit all Nigerians. The CGC Adeniyi made this known recently during a courtesy  to the Central Bank of Nigeria, where he met with its governor, Olayemi Cardoso. According to him, the partnership aims to drive the full implementation of the B’Odogwu system, which is an indigenous trade facilitation platform developed by the NCS to replace the existing Nigerian Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS) II. “The initiative is expected to modernise Customs operations, improve efficiency in trade documentation and enhance revenue collection,” Adeniyi stated. Speaking on the project, he emphasised the importance of seamless integration between Customs and financial institutions, particularly in automating foreign ex...

 . .. Announces Community Development Initiatives The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award for his leadership and contributions to national development. The event, which was held in Lagos on Saturday, 1 March 2025, , was attended by dignitaries such as Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Former Governor of Kano State and National Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje,  captains of industries, Royal Fathers, Zonal Coordinator, Zone 'A', ACG Charles Orbih, Area Controllers in zone A, amongst others. Speaking at the award ceremony, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) described the recognition as a motivation to further enhance service delivery in key areas such as trade facilitation, revenue ge...

The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, 26th February handed over seized drugs to the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA and the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC. The event, which took place at the command's headquarters in Ibafon also withnessed the handing over of two suspects arrested in procession of 29 loaves of Cannabis Sativa which was concealed in a sack of rebagged rice. Speaking at the ceremony, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller PK Bamisaiye said, "today, we formally hand over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa, two suspects and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to NDLEA and NAFDAC repectively for further investigation and prosecution. These seizures were made across the South-Western waterways, reaffirming our commitment at the Western Marine Command to securing our waterways and stopping illicit trade". While appreciating collaboration with sister agencies, t...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this known while receiving the Executive members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association. He emphasized that under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, led by Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, NIMASA is taking strategic steps to enhance local participation and encourage investment in the industry. According to a press release issued by Osagie Edward FINPR, Head, Public Relations unit of the agency,  Dr. Mobereola had revealed that NIMASA is deepening its collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to explore policies that will boost indigenous involvement and strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector. The DG said, “The Honour...

The customs Area Controller of TinCan Island command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Frank Onyeka has stressed the importance of conducting thorough examinations of consignments before releasing  from the port.  Speaking during a parade at the command's head office in TinCan on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, he urged his officers to carry out diligent inspections to avoid unnecessary stop-and-search actions upon departure, while highlighting the need for National security to be prioritised in all decisions. Comptroller Onyeka also commended his officers and men for their contributions to the Command's revenue performance in January, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence. He announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops aimed at enhancing the knowledge of both officers and stakeholders on current Customs processes. While cautioning officers to maintain professionalism and civility in their interactions with the trading public, the command boss ...

Comptroller Onyeka, the Customs Area Controller of TimCan command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday played host to the newly deployed TinCan Island Port Director of State Services DSS, Mr. SM Kayode, and the Ports' Chairman of Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) Comrade Akeem Ayibojo and his members who paid courtesy visits to the Command.  The visits by the DSS director reaffirmed the commitment of both agencies of government to collaborate in ensuring smooth port operations and preventing the entry of harmful and dangerous products. Also, at the visit of the APFFLON deligates, the chairman, Comrade Akeem Ayibojo  while speaking said "We are here to express our intention to fully collaborate with the Customs Area Controller as we have all witnessed the introduction of the National Single Window, we shall also wish to speak about some of our challenges and seek to get some favourable responses from your good self s...

In a strategic move to strengthen collaboration and enhance operational efficiency, the Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, PhD, has embarked on a series of courtesy visits to key traditional leaders and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. The visit, which took place between 19 and 20 February  2025 emphasise the Command’s unwavering commitment to promoting strong relationships with stakeholders, reinforcing security measures and promoting seamless trade facilitation in the region. Comptroller Oramalugo, according to a press release by Public Relations Officer of the command, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Isah Sulaiman, while acknowledging the crucial role of traditional institutions in maintaining peace and stability, paid homage to the Oba Akran of Badagry and the Oba of Iberoko.  He reiterated the importance of synergy between Customs and local authorities in ensuring a secure and conducive environment for legitimate tr...

In a strategic move to bolster surveillance and enhance revenue generation, the Surveillance Unit of the Shipping Development Department at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been granted single-user access to the Windward tool of the C4i intelligence system.  This development extends the application of the C4i facility previously focused on safety and security into shipping development and revenue optimization. By leveraging advanced technology, NIMASA aims to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve maritime surveillance, and block revenue leakages, ensuring a more efficient and transparent system. The Management of NIMASA, under the leadership of Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reiterated its commitment to improving internal processes to achieve optimal performance across all operational areas. The C4i Centre, which stands for Command, Control, Communication, Computer, and Intelligence, is a critical component of the Deep Blue Project. It plays a key r...

The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in its resolve   resolve to keep re-strategizing its operational modalities especially in the area of anti-smuggling activities has continued to pay off, as this has led to the highest singular operational seizure of cannabis sativa under the leadership of Comptroller PK Bamisaiye. The command, in a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Lomba Benjamin disclose that the command on Thursday, 20th February made a seizure of 3,793kg loaves of cannabis sativa popularly know as Indian Hemp contained in 53 sacks weighting 1,958kg with a Duty paid value DPV of  N398,265,000. Commenting on the Seizure, Comptroller Bamisaiye said, his Officers, while acting  on credible intelligence earlier received were patrolling close to Ilase sea beach, at about 200 nautical miles from the Lagos anchorage when they sighted the smugglers. He further stated that the sm...