CBN, Finance Ministry, Other Technocrats to Hone Strategies for $1Trillion Economy at FiBOP Conference.

As the quest to reset the volume of Nigerian Economy to $1trillion reach a crescendo, there are strong indications that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Ministry of Finance, are ready to hone strategies with technocrats from across sectors at the upcoming 2025 National Finance and Business Online publishers (FIBOP)conference. Arrangements are in top […]

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Union Bank’s Union Cares Initiative Celebrates Academic Excellence at Pacelli School for the Visually Impaired 2025 Graduation

Union Bank of Nigeria proudly participated in the graduation ceremony of the Pacelli School for the Visually and Partially Sighted on 23 July 2025, honouring the resilience and academic achievements of visually impaired students.The event, held on the school premises, highlighted the importance of inclusivity and determination in education. As a 108-year-old institution committed to […]

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NCS READS RIOT ACT ON CURRENCY TRAFFICKING ….Vows to combat illicit financial flows

By Edwin ifeanyi nwabugu The Controller General of Customs CGC Wale Adeniyi has stated that the Nigeria Customs Service will go all out to fight illicit financial flows (IFF).The Controller General made this remarks during the opening session of the national conference on combating illicit financial flows in Abuja on Friday.He reminded the audience that […]

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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE GIVES 21-DAY ULTIMATUM TO TEMPORARY ADMISSION PERMIT DEFAULTERs

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a 21-day grace period,effective from Monday, 28th July 2025, to importers who have defaulted on the terms of their Temporary Admission Permits (TAP). The affected importers areadvised to take immediate steps to regularise their importation status by either applying for a valid extension, re-exporting the items under Customs […]

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NCS TO INTEGRATE NIGERIA LOCAL LANGUAGES INTO B’ODOGWU PLATFORM, ADENIYI

By Ifeanyi Edwin Nwabugu The Controller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi has announced that the conclusion of plans to introduce indigenous Nigeria local languages in addition to English language into the B’ODOGWU trade platform in a bid to enhance accessibility and seamless navigation by the Nigerians and especially the stakeholders.Adeniyi disclosed this in an interactive […]

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Fidelity Bank Empowers SMEs with Business Management Systems

The event, which drew a large turnout of entrepreneurs and stakeholders, marked the official launch of Fidelity Bank’s initiative to equip 100 growth-ready SMEs with ERPRev-enabled POS systems and business support tools—at no cost to the beneficiaries. Welcoming guests, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, represented by Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and […]

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Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate and outstanding performance

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has concluded its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise, resulting in the promotion of approximately 24 percent of its employees, the highest promotion rate recorded by the Bank in the past 10 years.This milestone reflects Union Bank’s enduring commitment to recognising […]

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NCS REENACTS FEAT: BURSTS CURRENCY SMUGGLING SYNDICATE

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 […]

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Polaris Bank Empowers Over 500 Journalists on Modern Trends in Journalism

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 […]

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NIGERIA SENATE COMMENDS CGC ADENIYI FOR ELEVATING NIGERIA’s STANDING THROUGH WCO

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 […]

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