2 h. ago Customs confiscates 34,470 liters of smuggled petrol and truck in Taraba

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in an intensified fight against fuel smuggling, has smashed a cartel of smugglers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Kan-Iyaka border communities of Sardauna local government area of Taraba State. The Comptroller General of the NCS Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed […] The post Customs confiscates 34,470 liters of smuggled petrol and truck in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Customs intercept 1,149 jerrycans of smuggled petrol at Taraba

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1,149 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit allegedly smuggled through the Dorofi and Kan Iyaka axis along the Gembu-Cameroon border in Taraba State. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Friday in Jalingo, the state capital, while auctioning the seized petroleum products to the public. Adeniyi said Read More

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8 h. ago Parthian Capital Persuades Investors With 2 New Investment Funds

Parthian Capital Limited, the asset management division of the Parthian Group, is persuading investors with the launch of two investment funds, namely, the Parthian Money Market Fund and the Parthian Dollar Fixed Income Fund. These new offerings are designed to provide investors with secure and customised financial solutions, fostering long-term wealth preservation and growth. During […]

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9 h. ago Ramadan: Care for the less privileged, Customs CG urges Muslims

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has called on Muslims to use the Ramadan period to support and empower the less privileged in the society. Adeniyi made the call on Thursday evening in Abuja at the Al-Habibiyya Mosque breaking of fast (Iftar) and daily feeding of about 2, 500 fasting Muslims and Read More

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11 h. ago Customs intercept undeclared $1.1m, SR135,900 at Kano airport

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted $1.154m and 135,900 Saudi Riyals as undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. It announced this on Thursday in a statement issued by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. Maiwada said the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound Read More

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14 h. ago Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals), in undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, Kano State. Using today’s exchange rate of N1,553/$1 the seizure of $1,154,900 is equivalent of N1,793,000,000, while the Saudi Riyals of 135,900 is worth N54,493,710, using the […] The post Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054mn

By Steve Agbota Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said that it intercepted smuggled hard drugs, petroleum, rice and other contraband with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N267.054 million. The smuggled items include 444 parcels of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), 181 packs of Tramadol, 600 bottles of Codeine Syrup […] The post Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054mn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport

From Steve Agbota, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals) in undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airlines Flight No. SV401 […] The post Customs intercepts over $1.1m, SR135,900 undeclared foreign currency at Kano Int’l Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago A’Ibom CP orders probe as police intercept Mercedes Benz with arms

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Azare, has ordered an investigation into a Mercedes Benz C300 model intercepted by the operatives of the Command during a stop-and-search operation in the Ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John Read More

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49 h. ago Climate resilience: ACReSAL disburses $50,000 to 15 Taraba communities

Tribune Online Climate resilience: ACReSAL disburses $50,000 to 15 Taraba communities Kefas noted that the state government will ensure the timely release of counterpart funding to facilitate the smooth implementation of the project and maximise its impact in the state. Climate resilience: ACReSAL disburses $50,000 to 15 Taraba communities Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Firms partner to rollout mobile services to the Nigerian market

To deliver 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity to its Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) customers, Systegra Technologies Limited, a subsidiary read more Firms partner to rollout mobile services to the Nigerian market

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54 h. ago Halt ATM Charges Hike, Stoppage Of Free Interbank Withdrawals, Reps Tell CBN

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the increase of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion on matters of urgent national importance moved by the member […]

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63 h. ago Marketers project N800/litre as imported petrol’s cost drops

The price war in the downstream oil sector intensified on Tuesday as major oil marketers moved to offer a lower price against the gantry loading cost of N825 per litre set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This development followed a revelation by marketers that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) imported into Nigeria has Read More

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68 h. ago Customs Intercepts 445 Bags Of Smuggled Rice From Benin Republic In Ogun

In one fell swoop, the Federal Operations Unit Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Tuesday, revealed that it seized 445 bags of rice smuggled into the country from Benin Republic at Ijoun town in Ogun State. Addressing journalists during a media briefing, the Customs Area Controller of the Unit, Controller Kola Oladeji, […]

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2 d. ago “Reduction Of Petrol Price Affecting Our Businesses” – Marketers Tell FG

Oil marketers under the aegis of Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Tinubu’s led government to address fluctuation of oil prices in the sector. In a statement by PETROAN’s Spokesman on Monday, begged Federal Government to make a regulation that will stop price of petroleum from being changed […] The post “Reduction Of Petrol Price Affecting Our Businesses” – Marketers Tell FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Downward petrol price review: PETROAN laments losses, urges mechanisms for price stability for 6 months

Tribune Online Downward petrol price review: PETROAN laments losses, urges mechanisms for price stability for 6 months Condemning the unhealthy competition in the downstream sector, which has resulted in sudden downward review of fuel prices, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) is calling on the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum. Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to establish mechanisms that will ensure […] Downward petrol price review: PETROAN laments losses, urges mechanisms for price stability for 6 months Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Over 8,000 telecom subscribers switched operators in Jan – NCC report

Mobile number portability in Nigeria surged by 190 per cent in January 2025, with 8,708 subscribers switching networks compared to 2,998 in December 2024, data from the Nigerian Communications Commission showed. The data revealed that 9mobile recorded the highest customer losses, as 6,716 subscribers left the network for competitors. The operator, which once held a Read More

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4 d. ago Customs, DSS to boost joint security efforts against smugglers, others

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Department of State Services have announced plans to enhance their joint security efforts to combat cross-border crimes, particularly targeting smugglers and other criminal activities. This decision follows a meeting on March 6, 2025, between the Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Joseph Adelaja, and the DSS State Director, Mr. Read More

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4 d. ago Fire Erupts On Ibadan–Abeokuta Road As Petrol Tanker Crashes Into Forest

A petroleum tanker loaded with approximately 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, went up in flames in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday after the driver lost control and crashed into a forest. The incident was said to have occurred at Onipe Village, near Idi Ayunre, along the Ibadan–Abeokuta Road. The […] The post Fire Erupts On Ibadan–Abeokuta Road As Petrol Tanker Crashes Into Forest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t, Taraba Partner On Infrastructure, Economic Growth

The federal government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Taraba State Government to accelerate infrastructure development and boost economic growth in the state. The minister of state, Federal Ministry of Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, disclosed this during a meeting with Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Friday in Abuja. Ahmadu reaffirmed […]

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