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Polaris Bank marks 2026 Women’s Day, reaffirms commitment to empowerment

By Anne Ejuka
Polaris Bank has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that foster inclusive growth across society. ‎ ‎International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, provides an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women across all sectors while highlighting the need to accelerate action towards gender equality. At Polaris Bank, the day serves as a reminder of the vital role women play in driving economic growth, innovation, and community development. ‎ ‎Speaking in commemoration of the day, the Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, emphasised the Bank’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where women can thrive professionally and financially. ‎ ‎“Polaris Bank remains dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion, opportunity, and empowerment for women. From supporting female entrepreneurs to ensuring equal op...
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PHOTO NEWS: British High Commission team visits Fidelity Bank

By Anne Ejuka
  ‎ ‎ From left: Country Director, Department for Business and Trade DBT, Nigeria, Mark Smithson; Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter; Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; and Deputy Country Director, DBT Nigeria, Morayo Adekunle; at the courtesy visit by the British Deputy High Commissioner and his team to the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
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CGC Adeniyi Calls for Unity, National Service as Customs Hosts Ramadan Iftar ‎

By Anne Ejuka
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for renewed commitment to unity, national service, and spiritual reflection as it hosted Ramadan Iftar gatherings that brought together officers of the Service, government officials, and key stakeholders. ‎ ‎The events, held in Abuja as part of activities during the holy month of Ramadan, reflected the Service’s commitment to fostering unity, collaboration and shared values among its personnel and partners. ‎ ‎The first gathering took place on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at the Dunes Hotel, where the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, hosted senior government officials, diplomats, captains of industry, security chiefs, and members of the Customs management team, both serving and retired. ‎ ‎Also in attendance were representatives of sister security agencies and senior media executives. ‎ ‎ Welcoming guests, CGC Adeniyi described Ramadan as a period of reflection, discipline, and spiritual renewal, urging Nigerians to...
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Customs, Police Collaborate to Curb Trans- Border Crimes

By Anne Ejuka
‎In a strategic effort to strengthen border security within the Ogun axis, the Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), received a high-level joint courtesy visit from the Area Commander of the Nigeria Police in Idiroko and the Border Patrol Commander. ‎ ‎The meeting, which focused on promoting a collaborative and inclusive policing approach is aimed at tackling  ‎trans-border crime and curbing economic sabotage. ‎ ‎Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, stated that although the Idiroko axis is presently calm, sustaining this  stability depends on robust intelligence sharing and well coordinated operations to dismantle smuggling networks. ‎Afeni emphasized that national  ‎security is a collective responsibility and urged personnel from both the NCS and the Nigeria Police Force to view one another as allies rather than rivals in the field. ‎ ‎The collaboration according to him, supp...
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NCS Bids Farewell to DCG Dera Nnadi‎…As Retirement Coincides with His 60th Birthday

By Anne Ejuka
‎The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the retirement of one of its senior officers, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG)  Dera Nnadi (Rtd), marking the end of a distinguished career dedicated to national service and institutional development. ‎ ‎The colourful ceremony, held on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, brought together members of the NCS management team, senior officers, family members and well-wishers to honour the retiring officer’s impactful career. The occasion was particularly symbolic as it coincided with DCG Nnadi’s 60th birthday, making the celebration both a farewell and a milestone birthday tribute. ‎ ‎Leading the Service in paying tribute, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, described DCG Nnadi as an exemplary officer whose professionalism, discipline and commitment to duty significantly strengthened the values and operational effectiveness of the NCS. ‎ ‎According to the CGC, the retire...
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NPA 2025 Report Reveals Export-Led Trade Expansion, Signaling Progress in FG Economic Diversification‎‎

By Anne Ejuka
L-R: Minister of Marine Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho when the NPA boss visited the office of the Minister in Abuja recently Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic and a growing export footprint; a development that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to economic diversification, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). ‎ ‎The report revealed that total cargo throughput surged by 24.8 percent rising from approximately 103.6 million metric tons in 2024 to over 129.3 million metric tons in 2025. ‎ ‎The report emphasized that the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, described the growth as one of the most significant annual increases in Nigeria’s maritime history, noting that th...
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ENHANCED REVENUE GENERATION: OYO/OSUN COMMAND CAC STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH BATN; PAYS HOMAGE TO ALAAFIN

By Anne Ejuka
  ‎ ‎In a bid to strengthen collaboration with critical stakeholders in revenue generation and the facilitation of legitimate trade, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller DC Wale Moses Adewole, alongside members of the Command’s management team, paid a courtesy visit to British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN). ‎ ‎ During the visit, which was held yesterday, Thursday, 5 March 2026, according to press release issued by the command's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Superintendent of Customs, ASC 1, Akintola Abdulmalik, the Acting Customs Area Controller and his delegation were warmly received by the Director of Operations, Mr. Hasnain Ishtiaq. DC Adewole expressed appreciation to the management of BATN for the warm reception and commended the company for its significant contribution to revenue generation for the Nigeria Customs Service through excise duties, as well as its compliance with extant laws guiding excise operations. ‎ ...
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Nigeria Customs Advocates Impact-Driven Reform Communication at WCO Capacity Building Session

By Anne Ejuka
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) held at its Headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026. ‎ ‎Speaking at the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, delivered a presentation titled “Communicating the Results of Capacity-Building Initiatives More Effectively: Nigeria Customs Service Experience and Lessons Learned.” ‎ ‎In his address to delegates from member administrations, Maiwada explained that the NCS, under the leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who doubles as the Chairperson of the WCO Council, has deliberately transitioned from routine activity reporting to evidence-based storytelling that clearly demonstrates reform outcomes and measurable impact. ‎ ‎"The Service’s reform communication framework i...
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OYO/OSUN AREA COMMAND STRENGTHENS INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION WITH NIGERIAN ARMY AND EFCC

By Anne Ejuka
‎In furtherance of its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration for enhanced national security and effective service delivery, the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service engaged with the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate. ‎ ‎On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Brigadier General Abubakar Saddiq Bugaje, paid a courtesy visit to the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command. While stating the purpose of his visit, the Garrison Commander expressed his profound appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and his delegation. ‎ ‎ He noted that the Nigerian Army is saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and property within Oyo State and emphasized the need for sustained cooperation among security agencies, as no agency can operate in isolation. He reaffirmed the commitment of the 2 D...
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Apapa Customs Strengthens Synergy with Nigerian Navy ‎

By Anne Ejuka
‎In a bid to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha. ‎ According to a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Isah Sulaiman, the CAC while speaking during the visit, stated that the CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts. The first is consolidation. On assuming duty, I resolved to consolidate on the gains already achieved and improve the existing relationship between Apapa Command and the Nigerian Navy within this axis.” On collaboration, he noted that modern border management requires agencies to work in tandem, adding: “While Custo...
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