ASUU–ABSU SUSPENDS THREE-WEEK-OLD INDEFINITE STRIKE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 ASUU–ABSU SUSPENDS THREE-WEEK-OLD INDEFINITE STRIKE The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University Branch, wishes to inform the University community, all stakeholders and the general public that, following the resolution of Congress held today, Friday, 28th August, 2026, the Branch has suspended its three-week-old comprehensive industrial action with immediate effect. The decision of Congress followed a careful assessment of developments since the commencement of the strike and, particularly, the concrete steps taken towards addressing some of the major issues that necessitated the industrial action. Foremost among these is the full implementation of the 2025 FGN–ASUU salary structure, including the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), which has now been reflected in the August 2026 salaries of academic staff of Abia State University. Congress also acknowledged the payment of the outstanding arrears of check-off dues owed to the Union. ASUU–ABSU co...

CUSTOMS CALLS FOR IMPROVED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE TO DRIVE EXCISE TRADE IN NIGERIA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Customs Calls for Improved Regulatory Compliance to Drive Excise Trade in Nigeria


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 31 October 2024, at the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Regulatory Affairs Workshop (RAW) held in Lagos, called for improved regulatory compliance to boost excise trade in Nigeria.


In a statement signed on 6 November 2024 by Juliana Tomo, Public Relations Officer of the Lagos Industrial Area Command, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented at the event by the Customs Area Controller of the Lagos Industrial Command, Comptroller Rebecca Chokor, expressed the Service’s commitment to educating traders on excise regulations, procedures, and their responsibilities to the NCS. 


She stated, “This capacity-building initiative aims to support legitimate traders, enhance efficiency, and promote transparency to facilitate trade and ensure revenue collection for the nation.”


Comptroller Chokor encouraged NBC to adhere to established regulations, emphasising that compliance validates business operations. She noted that the NCS is working towards creating a more efficient and transparent system that benefits both the government and the manufacturing sector.


Representatives from the NCS made presentations on modern trade facilitation tools, focusing on enhancing regulatory compliance at NBC. Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Lauretta Utubor delivered a lecture on the Advance Ruling System (ARS), while CSC Nnenna Awa presented data analytics related to Authorized Economic Operators (AEO).


The NBC and other RAW organisers expressed satisfaction with the collaborative efforts and the insights shared by the NCS, highlighting the potential for innovation in NBC's operations. NBC representatives affirmed that regulatory compliance remains central to the company's operations, emphasising their commitment to integrity and the sustainability of their global brand.

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