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Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged “Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage”

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Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged "Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage"
Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage"

Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged “Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage”

Seminar for Customs Correspondents: On the 13th of January, the Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) Public relations unit hosted a seminar for customs correspondents themed: Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage.

The event was graced by senior officers of the Customs service and other sister organisations such as the Nigeria Police force and Immigration service. The seminar lived up to its name with everything from attendance of over 100 media men, to mind-probing presentations by the speakers.

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Aimed at strengthening a better “Customs-Media” relationship, the event provided for meaningful conversations, clarifications and an opportunity to build a better Nigeria Customs service and Nigeria at large.

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In an opening remark by ACG Kaycee Ekekize ( Zonal Coordinator Zone A) who represented the CGC, journalists were enjoined to support the customs service in carrying out their mandate.
The president of the African Public Relations Association Yomi Badejo-Okunsanya emphasised the need for evidence-based communication and trust to exist between the media and NCS for both parties to carry out their duties efficiently.
In the same vein, fellow speakers at the seminar Compt Wale Adeniyi and Yashau Shaiab stress on the need for follow up and robust engagement and consciousness of the menace of social media on stakeholder relationships; by way of disseminating fake news and bad representation.

in the light of creating a better platform for transparent stakeholder relationships, Engr. Wesly Edirin Jerry the MD Nigeria Broadcasting Network of unveiled the Nigeria Broadcasting Network ( NCBN ) to the press. Engr. Jerry explained that Using digital broadcasts will not only revolutionise the face of Nigeria Customs Service public relations and boost media enlightenment, but at large bring about nation enlightenment. He implored the media men present to partner with NCBN in creating a unified voice in order to change the narrative through responsible reportage.
The event came to an end on a good note as participants were thanked for being part of the seminar and presented with their certificate of attendance.

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Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged "Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage"

A cross-section of senior officers of the Nigeria customs service and other sister organisations, distinguished speakers and men of the press. – Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged “Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage”

Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged "Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage"

Discussions During the Break of the Event.

Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged "Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage"

Engr. Jerry Wesley (MD/CEO NCBN) Looks on together with other Participants during the Event.

Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged "Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage"

Presentation of Award During The Seminar For Customs Correspondents – Engr. Edirin Jerry Wesley (MD/CEO NCBN)

Seminar For Customs Correspondents Tagged "Enhancing National Economy and Security Through Responsible Reportage"

MD/CEO NCBN, Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network Presents Award to Participants

Labour Force

Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers

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Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has approved the implementation of N30,000 as minimum wage for the workers in the state.

 

The secretary to the state government, Folashade Ayoade disclosed this on Tuesday after an extensive meeting with the organized labour in Lokoja

 

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She blamed the delay in the implementation on the inability for the committee to meet regularly due to the covid-19 pandemic which has been overcome.

 

The SSG equally commended the organised labour for their understanding and patience, which she said has resulted into the signing of the implementation of the new minimum wage.

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Finance

CBN to End Forex Sales to Commercial Banks in 2022

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Author: Eunice Johnson, Abuja 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on notice that it will stop selling forex to them by the end of 2022. CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the end of the Bankers’ Committee Meeting where he also introduced the RT200 Programme.

 

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Emefiele said the time had come for the banks to go out there and source for forex by funding entrepreneurs with ideas. The CBN, Emefiele said, will support the banks by granting rebates and other support until the banks find their feet in sourcing their forex by themselves.

He also disclosed that the apex bank’s policies and measures have led to a significant improvement in diaspora inflow from an average of US$6 million per week in December 2020 to an average of over US$100 million per week by January 2022. He added that the CBN would be reviewing these intervention programmes going forward to ensure that they continue to achieve the desired results.

He said international bodies, including some embassies and donor agencies, have been complicit in illegal forex transactions that have hindered the flow of foreign exchange into the country.

 

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Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command

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Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command

Author: Gift Wada, Abuja

The Comptroller General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd.) has approved the deployment of 37 Comptrollers to various Units, Departments and Commands across the country.

This was disclosed in a release signed on Tuesday by the Customs Deputy National, DC Timi Bomodi for the Comptroller General of Customs.

Among those deployed are the present National PRO of Customs Comptroller Joseph Attah who will assume the office of Area Controller of Kebbi Command, Comptroller AAS Oloyede who shall be moving from ICT/MOD to Tin Can Island Port Command, while Comptroller SI Bomoi to FCT Command. Other postings are Comptroller BA Jaiyeoba to Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller A Dappa-Williams to Eastern Marine Command, Compt. MA Umar Kano/Jigawa, Compt. KC Egwuh ICT/MOD, Compt. LM Mark Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi, Compt. T Tachio CTC Kano, Compt. AA Umar Western Marine, Compt. M Dansakwa North Eastern Marine, Compt. AC Ayalogu T & T and Compt. KD Ilesanmi will assume duty as Comptroller Board among others.

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Ali in postings released on 7th of February, charged the newly posted Comptrollers to justify the confidence reposed in them by NCS Management by bringing to bear their years of experience and training in trade facilitation and anti-smuggling activities on their new assignment.

 

Given the enormous expectations of government regarding revenue generation in the current year, the Comptroller General reiterated the need for all Area Controllers and Unit heads to take full charge of the affairs of their Commands by ensuring absolute compliance with extant fiscal policies while leveraging on the efficient management of data to optimize trade facilitation and revenue collection.

Furthermore, the CGC directed all officers to be extremely vigilant in protecting the lives and wellbeing of Nigerians by ensuring the full fortification of our borders against the incursion of smugglers and other cross border criminals.

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