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 Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after removal from World Cup officiating list Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from its list of officials for the World Cup. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death in a statement, saying it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was arrested in April by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom following a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy in London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers responded on April 9 to a report of sexual assault at an address in Croydon and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of the offence. Police later said that after reviewing available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital devices, the investigation had concluded that “the evidential threshold had not been met” and no further action would be taken. Following the investigation, FIFA co...
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NECA COMMENDS NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE ON TRADE FACILITATION REFORMS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NECA Commends Nigeria Customs Service on Trade Facilitation Reforms


…As CGC Reaffirms Commitment to Business-Friendly Policies


The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation. 


This commendation was given on Monday, 7 April 2025, when the President of NECA, Dr Ifeanyi Okoye, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on trade facilitation and private sector development.


“We are here today to commend the Service for your impactful initiatives so far. NECA was established in 1957 to represent the interests of businesses in Nigeria. Today, with over 4,000 members, we play a vital role in enhancing the operating environment for businesses, and we recognise the Customs Service as a critical partner in this journey,” he said.


Dr Okogwu also highlighted key trade facilitation tools introduced by the Service, including Advance Ruling, the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, and the Time Release Study, noting that these reforms are significant in reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and improving the ease of doing business, especially for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).


“These reforms are not just policies on paper; they are impactful initiatives directly supporting Nigerian businesses, particularly SMEs. We look forward to continued engagement with the NCS to ensure businesses thrive and the economy grows,” he added.


In his response, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, thanked the NECA team for the visit and for recognising the Service’s efforts. He emphasised the NCS's unwavering commitment to working closely with the private sector to build a more inclusive trade environment.


“I am always glad to partner with private enterprises. At Customs, we’ve come to understand that our actions or inaction have a direct bearing on the kind of business environment we create. This is why we put a lot of premium on trade facilitation and stakeholder engagement,” he said.


The CGC further assured that the Service remains public-centric in its approach and will continue to work with the business community to simplify processes and ensure compliance.


“We see ourselves not just as enforcers, but as facilitators. We are committed to walking with you every step of the way in building a better ecosystem for Nigerian businesses to flourish. Continuous dialogue like this drives meaningful progress,” CGC Adeniyi concluded.


The visit, which ended with a renewed commitment to deepen collaboration, underscores the strategic importance of Customs to business partnerships in achieving national economic development goals.

More photos below. 








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