Education
Customs FTZ Command Boosts Trade, Compliance in Rivers State
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Command has reiterated its commitment to facilitating trade and ensuring regulatory compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Seriki Usman, highlighted the Command’s achievements from January to November 2024. He noted that the Command successfully managed the import and export of goods within the free trade zone, ensuring seamless operations for licensed enterprises.
Comptroller Usman detailed the export of key products, including refined sugar, fertiliser, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and crude oil, from major facilities such as Bundu Sugar Refinery, Notore Chemical PLC, and Bonny Island.
A notable achievement of the Command was its record-breaking revenue collection of ₦53.98 billion. “This figure represents a 2.3% increase over our annual target for 2024 and a remarkable 98.6% rise compared to the ₦26.80 billion collected in 2023,” Comptroller Usman stated.
He attributed the success to collaborative efforts with stakeholders, including the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Authority, emphasising the importance of maintaining the momentum for trade growth and innovation within the zone.
Comptroller Usman also expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for his leadership and guidance.
Assuring Nigerians of the Command’s dedication, Comptroller Usman pledged continued efforts to enhance regulatory compliance, facilitate trade, and generate revenue. He affirmed the Command’s commitment to improving service delivery and contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth.
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been found dead in his lodge at Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the news in a post on X on Monday.
He said the incident happened on Sunday morning.
The deceased identified as Mr. Nwokedi Chukwu Ebuka Gerald, 28, with state code number BA/25A/2069, was discovered by fellow Christian corps members while they were preparing for Sunday service.
Police said they received a report around 9:20 a.m. and visited the scene, after which the body was taken to the General Hospital in Dambam.
“A medical doctor confirmed him dead.His remains have since been moved to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, for preservation.
Education
Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves
A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.
The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.
Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has inaugurated a 23-member committee to determine the admission eligibility of 599 outstanding underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), out of over 11,000 candidates in that category.
JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, emphasizes that scoring 320 is not an automatic ticket to university admission. He notes that each of the affected candidates must also attain at least 80 percent in both their school based assessments and post UTME examinations to be considered.
He further advised parents against cutting corners to secure admission for their underage children, warning that maturity and readiness remain key factors in tertiary education success.
The Registrar also adds that only those who meet all requirements at each stage of the rigorous screening process will be recommended for admission. The final list of successful candidates is expected to be released in September.
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