Everything News
If you are above 40 years old and grew up outside the big cities, chances are that you grew up in an environment that was totally different from what your children are growing up in. For example, in comparison to the caged and dull life that your children experience today, you had great fun and
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
The Arewa Consultative Forum has thrown its weight behind the operations of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Industry amidst emerging…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to enhance border security and combat smuggling using advanced technological devices, according to Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs for the Southwest Zone, Saidu Yusuf. Yusuf made the announcement during an appraisal visit to the Ogun Area II Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday. He stated the NCS’s commitment
Customs to boost border security, combat smuggling with advanced technology
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to enhance border security and combat smuggling using advanced technological devices, according to Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs for the Southwest Zone, Saidu Yusuf.
Yusuf made the announcement during an appraisal visit to the Ogun Area II Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday.
He stated the NCS’s commitment to deploying technology to improve border control and patrol operations, noting that the service, under Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi, has been focused on automating operations across all sectors, including border stations and seaports.
As part of this modernization effort, the NCS recently acquired an aircraft to assist with border patrols.
“We are all aware that the borders are porous, and the only way we can monitor those borders is by using modern technology,” Yusuf said.
He also pointed out the need for ongoing training and retraining of customs officers to effectively use these new technologies.
Yusuf also praised the Ogun Area II Command for its outstanding revenue performance, having generated over N20 billion for the Federal Government between January and August 2024, a significant increase from the N14 billion collected during the same period in 2023. He attributed this success to the leadership of Comptroller Olusola Alade.
The NCS has also strengthened its intelligence-sharing efforts with other security agencies to prevent the smuggling of illicit arms, ammunition, and drugs into Nigeria.
In his address, Comptroller Alade thanked Yusuf for his commendation and requested additional support, including more accommodation for officers and better-equipped medical facilities at the command’s clinic.
Customs to boost border security, combat smuggling with advanced technology
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united for a new phase of prosperity, peace, unity and progress that will soon envelop the country. Governor Oborevwori made the call at an interdenominational thanksgiving service held on Sunday, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters, Asaba, to mark the country’s 64th
Nigeria at 64: Gov Oborevwori urges citizens to remain hopeful
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united for a new phase of prosperity, peace, unity and progress that will soon envelop the country.
Governor Oborevwori made the call at an interdenominational thanksgiving service held on Sunday, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters, Asaba, to mark the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
According to him, Nigerians should remain optimistic and not be overwhelmed by the present economic challenges bedevilling the nation.
Rather, he urged them to remain positive, noting that tough times don’t last, but tough people do by effectively surmounting challenges facing them.
The Governor, who paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of the country said: “It goes without saying that there is hunger and despair in the land because of the high cost of living caused by inflation.
“There are not enough words to describe the pain and suffering many people are going through because of the ongoing fiscal and economic reforms.
“However, I want to say that these, too, shall come to pass. Every problem has an expiry date and this will not be an exception.
“So, I urge Deltans and residents in the state to refuse to give up. Tough times never last but tough people do.
“The situation we are in calls for creativity, innovation, determination, patience, and resilience on the part of everybody – the leaders and the governed. These are the qualities we need to stay afloat in a turbulent economy and overcome the challenges facing us.
“We should never stop praying for Nigeria, no matter the situation, because God’s will is for us to pray and we must also match our prayers with the right confession. We can pray right but if we speak wrongly, we nullify our prayers.
“We should, therefore, stop speaking negatively about our country. We should use our mouths to pray for the peace, unity and development of our country. Decision determines destiny. Once we make up our minds to speak positively about our country, we will be surprised by the results.”
Earlier, the Bishop of Asaba, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev’d Kingsley Obuh, had, in a sermon titled “In all things, give thanks”, said it was difficult to give thanks in the current situation of the country but urged Nigerians not to be discouraged, and instead, give thanks to God because “it is the will of God for all men.”
Nigeria at 64: Gov Oborevwori urges citizens to remain hopeful