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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have moved to strengthen their frontline partnership against narcotics trafficking and organised crime, following a high-level meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd). ‎ ‎The strategic meeting, held on Monday, 27 April 2026, at the NDLEA Headquarters in Jahi, Abuja, focused on tightening existing collaboration, improving accountability on seized narcotics cases and building a more coordinated enforcement structure between both agencies. ‎ ‎ Leading members of his management team to the meeting, Adeniyi said the fight against drug trafficking now goes beyond domestic enforcement, warning that Nigeria’s credibility before international partners depends largely on how effectively local institutions work together. ‎ ‎He said, “I came here directly from international engagements in...

The Customs Area Controller, Niger/Kogi Area Command, Comptroller MS Umar, mni, on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, organized a health lecture on hypertension for officers of the Command. The lecture was held at the Command Conference Room. ‎ ‎The Customs Area Controller was represented at the event by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, DC A. Dalha, who conveyed the Controller’s commitment to the health and well-being of officers. ‎ ‎ The lecture was delivered by SC UI Muhammed, the Medical Doctor of the Command, who educated officers on the causes, symptoms, prevention, and management of hypertension. He emphasized the importance of regular medical check-ups and healthy lifestyle choices. ‎ ‎SC Muhammed further advised officers to maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular physical exercise, reduce salt intake, and effectively manage stress, noting that hypertension is a silent killer that can lead to serious health complications if not properly managed. ‎ ‎In h...

L-R: Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Retail Team Rep., Fidelity Bank Plc, Stanley Ogbuze; Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adeola Odeku Branch, Ifeyinwa Asomugha; Public Sector Team Rep., Nnaemeka Ike; Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Harriba Harry-Pepple; a beneficiary, Mrs. Akinsanya Abeke; Executive Chairman, Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele; Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju; and Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, during the Fidelity Bank “Give Her Power Initiative” which held in Ikorodu, Lagos recently . ‎ Leading financial institution in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power”, to Ikorodu, Lagos State, empowering over 30 women with vocational tools to support their businesses and improve household income. ‎The Ikorodu outreach, which marks the third phase of the Initiative’s nationwide rollout, saw the distribution of 12 sewi...

L-R: Shola Cardoso, the CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, Wife of NIMASA DG, Eng. Mrs Folake Mobereola, the Director general Nigerian Maritime Administration and safety Agency; Dr Dayo Mobereola, Mr Olley Oladapo during the funeral service of late Chief Mrs. Florence Mutola Oladapo held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church Agbala Maria, Surulere, Ondo, Ondo State over the weekend. ‎ T he Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, and the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, over the weekend attended the final funeral rites of late Chief Mrs. Florence Mutola Oladapo. ‎ The solemn ceremony was held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Agbala Maria, Surulere, in Ondo Town, Ondo State, drawing family members, dignitaries and well-wishers who gathered to pay their last respects. ‎ ‎The service was marked by prayers, hymns, and heartfelt tributes celebrating the life and legacy of the deceased. Speakers highlighted her dedicatio...

In line with its commitment to accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has rolled out a series of high impact masterclasses designed to equip business owners with practical skills, improve operational efficiency and expand market access throughout the month of April 2026. ‎ ‎The first in the series, titled “Pricing That Works: How to Charge Right and Earn More,” held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. The session focused on helping entrepreneurs set profitable, sustainable prices without losing customers, an essential factor for long-term business success. ‎ ‎At the session, about a hundred SMEs from different sectors attended the masterclass which saw participants receive guidance on key areas many small businesses struggle with including costing, value-based pricing, pricing psychology and customer perception. ‎ ‎Following the success of the pricing mastercl...

In line with its commitment to enhancing the welfare, operational efficiency of its personnel and the importance of a healthy workforce, the Oyo/Osun Area Command, under the leadership of the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, has conducted a medical outreach for officers and men across its patrol teams and outstations. ‎ ‎ According to to a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I ,  Akintola Abiodun Abdulmalik , the  initiative which was carried out through the Command’s Medical Unit, is aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of personnel, thereby strengthening their capacity to effectively discharge their duties within their respective Areas of Responsibility. ‎ ‎ The Medical Team, led by Assistant Comptroller Jamila Ukpo, visited key out-stations and patrol bases where comprehensive medical checkups and basic healthcare services were provided to officers and men. ...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), alongside key stakeholders, has continued to advance conversations on food security, policy communication, and strategic stakeholder engagement at the 2026 Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW) held in Kaduna. ‎ ‎The event, themed “Policy making to Public plate”, commenced on 19th April 2026 at the Brigadier General Abba Kyari Banquet Hall, Kaduna, and was graced by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, and the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sanni CON. ‎ ‎ The event, also attracted communication professionals, policymakers, media practitioners, and public relations experts across the country to deliberate on contemporary issues shaping food inflation and security. ‎ ‎The Service recorded a strong presence at the week-long engagement, with over 29 Customs Public Relations Officers participating, reflecting the Service’s commitment to strengthening institutional communication, enhancing s...

Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. ‎Having met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement since January 2025, Providus Bank is now focused on expanding its footprint to support local enterprise, deepen financial inclusion, and bring banking services closer to individuals and businesses. ‎ ‎Speaking at the commissioning, the Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, Deoye Ojuroye, noted that the expansion is part of a broader plan to strengthen the Bank’s presence nationwide over the next 12 months. ‎ ‎“Our approach is deliberate—we are growing in the right places, supporting real economic activity, and building a bank that is both resilient and responsive to the needs of our customers.” ‎He added that Providus Bank remains on a strong footing, with a disciplined approach to capital and risk management underpinning its growth. ‎ ‎“We are w...

‎I n a move aimed at strengthening technical capacity, improving milk quality, and boosting productivity in Nigeria’s dairy sector , Nestlé Nigeria Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, Abuja, ‎ ‎The centre, to be situated within the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm, represents a significant step in scaling up the company’s ongoing Nestlé Livestock Development Project (NLDP). It builds on earlier milestones, including the launch of the demonstration farm in 2025 and a Letter of Intent signed on World Milk Day 2025, marking a transition from pilot initiatives to full-scale implementation. ‎ ‎Under the partnership, both parties will deliver structured training programmes and targeted interventions designed to enhance on-farm practices in milk production, processing, hygiene, and farm management. Th...