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Using Data Analytics Will Upscale Nigeria Customs Operations – DCG Abba-Kura

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The Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) of Nigeria Customs Service, Mohammed Abba-Kura said the organisation is leveraging on data analytics for secure and efficient trade facilitation in its operations and to ensure better global service delivery.

Abba-Kura who is in-charge of enforcement, investigations and inspections at the customs headquarters in Abuja, made this known to newsmen on Thursday at the ongoing Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC’s) Conference in Lagos.

He stated that data analytics and the new technologies were essential to the modernisation and efficient operations of the service, as it provides real-time information on planning, tracking, better revenue prediction and generation.

He stressed the relevance of the customs’ conference, which he said is an avenue for stakeholders to carryout an assessment of their performance and made necessary corrections that will lead to enhance service delivery.

The DCG also said that the customs service will continue to synergise with other organisations both within and outside the country to further boost its operations and forge partnerships.

He described the Customs Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi is a good listener, straight forward, innovative, team player and very passionate about the success of the service.

Abba-Kura therefore assured Nigerians and President Bola Tinubu that the new leadership at the customs service will not disappoint them in the discharge of their duties.

The CG Conference was resuscitate by the new Customs boss after eleven years suspensions by its previous management.

In that regard, Abba-Kura expressed gratitude to the Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, captain of industries and traditional rulers whose presence, he said boosted the morale of officers and men of the service.

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Alutanews reports that, the Customs CG, while welcoming participants at the event, said the significance of technology in global customs operations cannot be overemphasised and hence the Nigeria Customs adaptation to global requisitions.

Adeniyi expressed optimism that the Theme of this year’s conference would provide guiding standards and principles in helping the Nigerian government open new frontiers in customs operations.

The CG also noted that, “it is requisite that the Customs Service streamline and integrate its services in its bid for global service delivery and meeting up international standards.”

In his goodwill message, the Director-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, commended the Nigerian Customs for working tirelessly to facilitate the adaptation of data analytics and e-customs operations.

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Dangote Industries pledge to make Nigeria self-sufficient in cement, petroleum, others

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Dangote Industries Ltd. says it would ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in cement, agriculture, mining and petroleum production.

The Regional Sales Director, Southeast, Dangote Cement, Dr Abayomi Shittu stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Sunday at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair.

“Dangote Industries Ltd. is into cement, sugar, salt, poly products, real estate, agriculture, logistics, telecommunications, steel, oil, and gas among other businesses.

“Three of its subsidiaries Dangote Cement Plc., Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. and Dangote Salt, trading under the name of NASCON Allied Industries Plc. are listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

“Our continuous efforts to innovate, create value and invest in Nigeria are borne out of our firm belief in the vast economic potential of Nigeria.

“Dangote Sugar Refinery, through its out-grower scheme, has provided jobs for thousands of farmers in its host communities.

“The coming of Dangote Fertiliser has to a great extent helped to change the face of agriculture in Nigeria while the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, will drive the development of ancillary industries.

“We recruit graduates of engineering and other technology-based courses and train them in many aspects of industrial operations,’’ Shittu said.

He noted that trade fairs organised by the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) were unique because Enugu State had about the largest concentration of industries in the Southeast and South-South geopolitical zones.

He added that ECCIMA’s trade fairs remained avenues for industries to connect with customers in the Southeast and in the adjoining zones. (NAN)

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Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises 48% To N144.67trn In 2024

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Nigeria’s public debt rose by 48.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to N144.67 trillion ($94.23 billion) in 2024 from N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) in 2023.

The Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed this in its latest public debt profile report.
The debt stock consists of external debt of N70.29 trillion ($45.78 billion) serviced with $4.66 million and domestic debt of N74.38 trillion ($48.44 billion).
The report showed that the country’s external debt increased by 83.89 per cent YoY from N38.22 trillion ($42.5 billion) in 2023.

Domestic debt also grew by 25.7 per cent YoY from N59.12 trillion ($65.73 billion) in 2023.
The report further indicated that the Federal Government’s domestic debt component rose by 32 per cent YoY to N70.41 trillion from N53.26 trillion in 2023.
But the domestic debt of states and the Federal Capital Territory declined YoY by 32 per cent to N3.97 trillion in 2024 from N5.86 trillion in 2023.

The rise in public debt can be attributed to fluctuating trends in exchange rates amidst changes in global economic conditions.

The sharp increase, particularly in external debt, highlights the nation’s vulnerability to exchange rate volatility and changes in global economic conditions.
With the continued depreciation of the naira, the cost of servicing foreign debt could escalate, adding pressure on the country’s financial resources.

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NNPCL Names New Senior Management Team

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the appointment of a new eight -man Senior Management Team.

The appointment followed the recent announcement followed the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and Board of Directors.

Disclosing this in a statement on Friday, NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said the appointments all take immediate effect.

“Following the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of a new 8-man Senior Management Team on Friday,” he stated.

“The team which will be headed by the GCEO, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has Rowland Ewubare as Group Chief Operating Officer; Adedapo Segun as Group Chief Financial Officer; and Olalekan Ogunleye as Executive Vice President Gas, Power & New Energy.

“Other members of the team are: Udy Ntia as Executive Vice President Upstream; Mumuni Dangazau as Executive Vice President Downstream; Sophia Mbakwe as Executive Vice President Business Services; and Adesua Dozie, as Company Secretary & Chief Legal Officer. All appointments are with immediate effect.”

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