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GREENER PASTURE: OVER 573 NIGERIANS STRUGGLE FOR 3,927 CUSTOMS VACANCIES.

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has received 573,523 applications during the first phase of its ongoing recruitment exercise. Abdullahi Maiwada, NCS Public Relations Officer (PRO), in a statement on Wednesday, said the recruitment drive commenced with an advertisement published in national newspapers on December 27, 2024. Maiwada said 286,697 applicants have been shortlisted for the next phase of the 3,927 openings, which span the superintendent, inspectorate, and customs assistant cadres. “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pleased to inform the general public on the progress of its ongoing…

BLACKOUT IMMINENT AS NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSED

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The national grid collapsed on Wednesday morning, inherently leads to widespread loss of electricity across the affected areas within the Country. Information gatheredfrom the Independent System Operator (ISO) showed that the megawatts (MW) generated dropped from 2,917MW to 1.5MW between 11am and 12pm. In an X post from Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) revealed the loss of power from the national grid. “Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply…

GAS TANKER ACCIDENT CLAIMS AT LEAST 12 IN IMO

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At least no fewer than 12 people are feared dead as a result of an accident involving a gas tanker following a collision between a gas tanker truck and a commuter bus on the Owerri/Onitsha expressway in Imo state on Tuesday. Confirming the accident, the Imo State Police Command said a gas tanker, with registration number T 16716 LA and marked with the inscription NUPENG, was driving against traffic when it crashed into the bus, which was carrying members of the Jehovah’s Witness Church from Anambra state to Agwa village…

TENSION GONE AS NUPENG CALLS OFF STRIKE, SIGNS MoU WITH DANGOTE REFINERY

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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its strike action. In a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by representatives of the Dangote refinery and the association, NUPENG said it decided to shelve the strike following a resolution reached by both parties. The MoU, dated September 8, was signed by Sayyu Dantata, managing director, Dangote Group, Ogbugo Ukoha, executive director of distribution systems, storage, and retailing infrastructure at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Benson Upah, acting general secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress…

THUNDERSTORM KILLED ANIMALS, DAMAGED OTUKPO-NSUKKA TRANSMISSION LINE

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), on Monday, reported that a thunderstorm on September 3 caused the snapping of the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. The General Manager, Public Affairs of TCN Ndidi Mbah, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja that the cut conductor fell near Tower 97 along the line’s route.“Although no lives were lost, the fallen high-voltage conductor sparked a fire that burned down a house near the tower.“A car parked under the line was also destroyed, and two cows were killed.”“Mr Tom Inugonum, Regional Manager of…

RAINSTORM KILLED 4, DESTROYS HOUSES IN KANO

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Alhaji Usman Tasiu, a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Kiru Constituency, confirmed that no fewer than four people lost their lives and over 1,000 houses were destroyed following a devastating rainstorm in Kiru Local Government Area. He made the disclosure on Tuesday during a plenary session of the House, presided over by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore. The Hon. Member said the storm affected six communities, namely; Rahama in Badafi Ward, Yakko town in Yakko Ward, Unguwar Makera in Maraku Ward, Bargoni in Bargoni Ward, Dansociaya in…

NCAA HOLDS MEETING WITH 13 AIRLINES ON VALUE ADDITION, COMPLIANCE, FOR ACHIEVING WORLD-CLASS INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited all domestic airlines to a meeting in Abuja over recent flight disruptions. The meeting will be held on Wednesday at the NCAA headquarters, as confirmed by the Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, on his verified X handle. The Aviation industry has recently come under severe complaints following series of incidents of unruly passenger behaviour. “The NCAA has invited all domestic airlines to a meeting in Abuja slated for tomorrow, Wednesday,” Achimugu said.  “Unruly passenger behaviour and passenger handling…

REVERSE THE 5% FUEL TAX WITHIN 14 -DAY OR FACES STRIKE, TUC TELLS FG

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The recent announcement of 5% Petroleum Tax to be introduced in the Country has been attracting condemnation from some citizens. Reacting on the same 5% Fuel Tax, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), said it has rejected the Federal Government’s planned 5% tax on petroleum products, describing the proposal as “reckless act of economic wickedness.” While defending the surcharge after Daily Trust’s explainer on the policy, the Federal Government had said it is intended to provide steady funding for road projects and close the country’s infrastructure gaps. The Chairman of the…

NPF APPOINTS ACP BADMOS AS PERMANENT MISSION REP. TO THE UN.

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Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dolapo Badmos has been appointed Nigeria Permanent Mission Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Badmos appointment was approved by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Her deployment, according to the Force Headquarters, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s engagement in international law enforcement and global security affairs. Until her new beat, ACP Dolapo Badmos served as Assistant Commissioner of Police in Federal Operations at the Department of Force Intelligence, Abuja. She also held several operational and administrative positions in…

IMPORTS WORTH $300 or LESS WILL BE TAX-FREE FROM MONDAY—–Customs

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The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a de minimis threshold value of $300 for low-value consignments imported through express shipments or passenger baggage. De minimis means the minimum value of goods below which no customs duties or taxes are charged when importing into a country. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Customs PRO has confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, he said the decision was taken at the board’s 63rd regular meeting on September 2, chaired by Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy. Maiwada, also…