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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, says it has generated more than N10 billion revenue into the coffers of the federal government which shows the Command activities at the free trade zone has been improved. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Abubakar Umar, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Kano. Umar said his Command generated N10.1 billion revenue within a short period of time. He said the command will continue to put in place necessary measures to improve on the collection so far with the support from other units of the service such as the CIU, CPU, FOU, Border Drill and Strike Force. "We shall maintain the success through synergy". "We will continue to dialogue, engage and educate the local and community on the security, health and economic implication of smuggling, while discharging our statutory responsibilities of enforcing compliance with the Government fiscal policies". Umar said the command recorded 6,361...

Alhaji Faruk Abubakar Udulu the Chief Executive Officer of Bentex zuly Nigeria limited commended Aliko Dangote for establishing the $2 billion Dangote Fertilizer plant that has been fully completed and set for commissioning. Faruk Ududu made the statement during a media chat on Friday, on Dangote fertilizer that set to commission soon. He averred that the Fertilizer company was very important to the achievement of the Federal Government’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda, aimed at boosting food security in the country. According to him, Aliko Dangote’s investment in fertilizer production would contribute to improved farm yields and agricultural productivity, which are critical to Nigeria’s long-term food security, while he commended Dangote for his Initiative on Fertilizer aimed at bringing down the cost of fertilisers across the country. He said, “The capacity of Dangote Fertilizer is enough to change the way fertilizer is being used in this country. "As the good citizens of ni...

The Provost of Federal College of Agriculture Produce Technology Dr. Muhammad Yusha'u Gwaram has outlined some of the blue print of the institution, which is a departure from analog to technology. The Provost disclosed this while reacting to the award of excellence presented to him by Arewa Media Practitioners in his office in Kano on Tuesday. Dr. Yusha'u Gwaram said the college will soon start working on tomatoes processing which will take care of the abundant tomatoes in the area, and also provide job opportunities and income to the college. He said the institution will also provide machine that will process grains harvested in the state and preservations. The Provost further stated that NBTE has approved certain courses that will soon take-up in the college which will provide opportunities to teaming youth across kano state. Earlier, the leader of the delegations, Comrade Musa Mohammed said the award bestowed on Dr. Yusha'u Gwaram it's as result of his significant ac...

The Provost Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi, kano State, Professor Bashir Muhammad Fagge has described the award presented to him by Arewa Media Practitioners as a moral booster and encouraging to the development of the institution. The Provost expressed appreciation for the award bestowed on him, and called for synergy with Arewa Media Practitioners in the activities of the college. Earlier in his speech during the award presentation, the leader of the delegations, Comrade Musa Mohammed said the second tenure in office of College provost was a testimony that he has achieved significantly in all sector of the institution. "The Federal College of Education Bichi is indeed blessed with a good leader, thriving because a man with a remarkable ability is at the helms of affairs". "Prof. Fagge has been able to increase the academic and professional capacity of the College workforce", he added.

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shu'aibu Ibrahim on Tuesday appealed to the relevant authorities to facilitate the success of the remaining processes on the Bill for the establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund to bring it to fruition. The Director-General made the plea in Taraba State while addressing Corps Members during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Batch "A" Orientation Course held at the NYSC Orientation Camp Sibre, Ardo Kola LGA of the State. Represented by the Taraba State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. Anthony Nzoka, the DG said once the Trust Fund becomes operational, the quality of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Program will be further enhanced through the provision of adequate training materials and engagement of more specialist trainers. According to him, all trainees with bankable business proposals will also be supported with start-up grants, while in return the Corps Members would be expected to st...

The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria has expressed concern over the recent attacks on two Abuja-based journalists of Punch Newspapers; Amarachi Orjiude and Solomon Odeniyi. In a statement signed by the Communications Officer, IPC, Olutoyin Ayoade said reports from the Punch Newspapers specified that Orjiude was picked up by kidnappers in Chika, Lugbe, around noon on Sunday while Odeniyi was robbed around 2 am on Saturday in his Lugbe residence of Abuja. Orjiude who faced death threats from the kidnappers was robbed of her money and phone, likewise, Odeniyi who was cut severally with a machete by the robbers was also robbed of his phones, money, and belongings. IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, in a statement, said that the state of insecurity in the country has become extremely worrisome. He added that in a country where press freedom is under attack, journalists and media workers now face additional threats of kidnappings and robbery attacks.  He pleaded with...

The Taraba PDP Northern Elders Forum on Monday called on aspirants for the governorship from the Northern Zone in the state to close ranks and work assiduously in harmony, eschew politics of bitterness, and ensure mass mobilization that is devoid of rancor for the success of the Nomination Exercise to ensure that one of them clings to the PDP Ticket in the State. The Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Musa made the call at a Press Conference held in Jalingo, the capital city. Musa, who was the pioneer Taraba State PDP Chairman since inception in 1998, also implore all Statutory and ad-hoc delegates from the Northern Zone and indeed the Central and Southern Zones, that is participating in the Party Nomination to always refer to the Rotational Governorship Arrangement agreed upon ahead of 2023 Election and vote only for any Northern Taraba Aspirant of their choice. He said the Forum has observed grievous concern the increasing disquiet and continuous onslaught on the sensitivity of...

Pension Fraud: Group Writes Petition Against Gabasawa. Kano state concern group of pensioners have writes a petition against the Executive chairman of  kano state pension Fund Trustee, Alhaji Sani Dawaki Gabasawa for squandering pension funds Worth millions of naira. The group in the petition appealing to the Anti-graft agencies to come to their rescue and acertain the pension boss. The group accused Gabasawa and his cronies of Maladministration, Nepotism and diverting funds meant for the payment of pensions. "The anti-graft agency should make a thorough Investigation on the allegation of diversion of pension funds amounting to millions of naira". _The government pension officers showed no sympathy". "It was not a matter of ‘oh, I will soon get into your situation’, no. They will tell the pensioner ‘if you want your money, we are collecting so so percentage of your pension". "You now must give money to somebody to influence him to work out your pension ent...

The Area Controller Kano/Jigawa Command Comptroller M.A Umar who newly assumed the area command office about two weeks ago vows to deal decisively with economic saboteurs (smugglers) whose activities he said is a serious threat to the nation’s security and economy. The Comptroller made the statement while receiving the delegations of Arewa Media Practitioners who paid a courtesy visit to him in other to congratulate him for his newly appointment. The Comptroller stressed that his command will deal with smugglers. "My command under my watch will continue to deal with facilitate trade". "We will deal decisively with economic saboteurs (smugglers) and work for the security and well being of the people of Nigeria". “We will continue to draw on our robust intelligence gathering strategy on border security and ensuring a secured environment for legitimate trades,” Comptroller Umar however stated.

Leadtimes Africa magazine and Chartered Institute of Arts Professional (CIAP) USA/International Institute of Strategies  Development (IISD) in collaboration with Prowess University, Delaware, USA are poised to honour outstanding Nigerians in the leadership circle come April,2022 at the University of Abuja. In a press statement signed by the Advisory Board Chairman of Leadtimes Africa magazine, Professor Buba S.Mshelia states that the theme of the summit is titled: Reducing the cost of governance in our leadership system-a new Approach to sustainable growth and development in Nigeria.  A renowned scholar and Dean of Management science, Kogi state University ,Professor Basil C. Nwankwo will serve as Chief guest lecturer at the ceremony.Other dignitaries to attend the summit include Amb.Dr. Mohammed Jibril Ahmed,chairman/CEO, Shelter Construction Company, who will serve as guest of honour.Other special guests at the event will include National chairman, Petroleum Tankers Drivers, Branch o...