By Ernest Nzor, Abuja
03 November 2023 |
3:54 pm
.Reiterates commitment to deal with economic saboteurs As Nigeria Customs Service pays attention to embracing technological advancements to enhance its activities, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has launched a two-day workshop on geospatial techniques for the officers and men of the Service. The program, according to the CGC, ably represented by Deputy…
Customs
.Reiterates commitment to deal with economic saboteurs
As Nigeria Customs Service pays attention to embracing technological advancements to enhance its activities, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has launched a two-day workshop on geospatial techniques for the officers and men of the Service.
The program, according to the CGC, ably represented by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Sa’idu Galadima, will enlighten the officers to have a practical understanding of border security — which will yield positive results in boosting Nigeria’s economy.
He spoke on the CGC’s passion for intensifying the Service’s efficiency, leveraging technology to enhance trade and curb smuggling amongst other criminalities.
The DCG described him as “a person who extremely supports technology.”
On her part, the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT/Modernization, Kikelomo Adeola, said introducing geospatial technology training for Customs officers will enable the service to maximize its war against smuggling.
She said: “Gone are those days when officers carry guns to scout smugglers in the bushes; that’s why we deemed it necessary to introduce this geospatial program to equip our staff with requisite experience in checkmating smuggling activities while in their offices.”
According to her, the workshop, if concluded, will enable the Service to detect all the illegal and unapproved routes made by smugglers across the border areas and also deploy intervention to thwart their nefarious activities.
She said: “This training will go a long way in strengthening Customs’ unflinching efforts to improve trade in Nigeria, so geospatial doesn’t only give insight to our offices to mitigate smuggling through technological moonroof, but also gives accurate and timely intelligence to ensure that anti-smuggling activities are perfectly achieved.”
7 mins ago
Lovers of the newly released iPhone 15 models now have the opportunity to purchase from Gloworld shops across the country and enjoy 18GB data spread over six months and after sales services. The company, which made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, disclosed that the offer is exclusive to Glo customers only.…
26 mins ago
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, and ex-Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, have commended the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for re-igniting national interest in the solid minerals sector. Speaking on a courtesy visit to the Minister recently, Shittu said the sector holds the key to sustainable…
38 mins ago
Co-founder, Eazipay and Gidijobs, who is also a Washington Fellow, Asher Adeniyi, has emphasised the pivotal roles of accountability and resilience in building successful businesses out of Africa. According to Asher, effective management of resources while working on a great vision improves investors and stakeholders confidence, just as integrity is a must for leaders who…
52 mins ago
Through a two-day event that will feature the Naija SDGs Fintech-AI Hackathon Finals and conference, a new wave of innovation is expected to be unlocked. The finale of the hackathon themed, “From Promise to Cash” will take place on December 5, ending with a Conference on December 6, all to be held at Microsoft Office…
1 day ago
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 20 new federal commissioners to the National Population Commission (NPC). Nine current Federal Commissioners have also been reappointed to a second term in office.
1 day ago
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 22, 600 personnel to ensure free, fair elections in the gubernatorial elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states as well as secure critical national assets and infrastructure. Commandant General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, said the agency is determined to ensure free, fair and credible…
1 day ago
The proliferation of satellite campuses by higher institutions is threatening the quality of education in Nigeria. The management of the Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi, Ibadan, Oyo State, which stated this in Abuja, said the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) must move against all illegal outreaches scattered all over the federation. Novelty Polytechnic raised the alarm…
1 day ago
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has restrained owners of Shoprite malls from selling off their assets in Nigeria.
1 day ago
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reiterated on Wednesday that all denominations of banknotes issued by the Apex Bank remain legal tender across the country and as such, nobody should reject them as a means of payment.
1 day ago
A group, Imo Patriots’ League, has described the ongoing industrial action embarked by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC in Imo State as a plot to derail the Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The group also accused the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero of masterminding the strike action over his personal interest. In a press…
