By Femi Anamelechi The acting Customs Area Controller in charge of Muritala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Jacob Onele has taken a positive step towards assessing the operational readiness of officers and men under his leadership to uphold the Service core values.He made the move on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, during…
By Christian ABURIME “We are succeeding as individuals, but there is a collective vacuum. Our individual success does not lead to much until we unite collectively.” — Gov. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR. Delivering a fiery, thought-provoking address as the Special Guest at the TEDxEnugu: Transcend Beyond Borders conference, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo,…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs TinCan Island Area Command, compt Joe Anani has warned against the importation of Delta-8 cannabis-infused cookies and gummies following the recent interception of significant seizures at the seaport. He made the remark during the official hand over of the intercepted illicit items to the representative of National Drug Law…
By Danladi Aminu By his latest recognition as the country’s Protocol Man of the Year at the 13th International Protocol Officers Conference, Workshop and Awards (IPOC 2026) organised by the Centre for Protocol Profession Development (CPPD) and the Council of Protocol Professionals (CIPP), Michael Achimugu has earned another distinction that highlights the importance of professionalism,…
By Clement Olumba The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye has decried the increase in the manufacture and distribution of fake drugs in Nigeria, with the attendant dangers it poses, while stating the commitment and battle the agency under her leadership has fought and…
By Cosmas Okereafor Air Peace Limited, the West and Central Africa’s largest and fastest growing airline, has taken another significant step in its strategic fleet expansion and acquisition, following the arrival of yet another Embraer 190, bringing the airline’s current Embraer fleet to 18 aircraft. This, includes but not limited to Embraer’s latest technology, the…
By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Milan-bound businessman, Philip Tunde, with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and the railings of travel bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos.The 38-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday 27th September 2026 at…
By Cosmas Okereafor Once again, the highly anticipated unity in Africa’s air transport market will take the center stage as some of the respected minds in African aviation gather in Lagos for the 2026 SAPTCO Annual Lecture.The gathering will take place on Nov 5th 2026. This was contained in a press release signed by the…
In 1992, Comptroller A Salawu joined the Nigeria Customs. For 33 years, the energetic, cerebral and vibrant officer has continued to wax from strength to strength. She has headed various customs formations at various positions across the country and still moving from glory to glory. As our personality of the week, this senoir customs officer…
By Cosmas Okereafor The West and Central Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, has further raised the bar of its premium travel, following the introduction of a complimentary airport pick-up service for eligible passengers travelling in the First Class, and Business Class respectively on its London routes.The new pick-up service complements the airline’s existing complimentary airport…
