By Ifeanyi Edwin Nwabugu Determined to up its game in the fight against currency trafficking and other financial infractions in the country, the Nigerian custom service FOU Zone A have confiscated $20.000 USD and 110.000 West African CFA FRANC, all valued at approximately N30.9 million at seme border.The Controller of the Command, Controller Shaibu disclosed […]
Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. In a welcome address, Rasheed […]
By Ifeanyi Edwin Nwabugu The Nigerian custom Service NCS on Wednesday 9th July 2025 , received high commendation from the Nigeria upper Chambers, the Senate following the election of its Controller General Wale Adeniyi as the Chairperson of the world’s Custom Organization WCO Council.The Senate at its Plenary lauded the Landmark achievement as a testament […]
BY Ifeanyi Edwin Nwabugu IThe Nigeria Customs Service Apapa command has realised a revenue collection of over N1.37 trillion in the last six months of 2025 representing a significant 37% increase over the previous year .The Custom Area of the command ,Controller B.O Olomu disclosed this on Thursday July 3 to newsmen during a press […]
FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes: • Facial recognition sign-up and activation • Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping • Instant credit card activation • Flexible salary advances […]
Access Bank has also issued Green and Sustainability Bonds and is the first commercial bank in Africa to be certified by the Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative. Over the years, the Bank has received several recognitions including the World Finance Award for Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria (twelve consecutive times), Euromoney’s Best Bank for ESG […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion to implement its landmark initiative of deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products, which is expected to save Nigerians over N1.7 trillion annually. This bold step will see the privately-owned refinery absorb over N1.07 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs. […]
By Ifeanyi Edwin Nwabugu President Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday Congratulated the Controller General of Customs Wale Adeniyi on his historic election as the Chairperson of the Council of World Customs Organisation WCO , describing it as not only well deserved but an honour to Nigeria. The president made this remarks through a release on Saturday […]
.BY IFEANYI EDWIN NWABUGU After two years in the saddle, a Maritime Stakeholder has extolled the achievement of Custom Controller General describing it as unparalleled in the history of not only the Custom service but the entire Maritime sector and therefore commended the number one citizen of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his foresight in […]
Plan International Nigeria, a leading advocate for girls’ rights and gender equality, will return to the Africa Social Impact Summit this year with a strategic emphasis on policy influence, system strengthening, and high-impact partnerships that drive the protection, empowerment, and long-term advancement of girls across the continent.As one of the summit’s theme partners, Plan International […]