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L-R: Rasheed Bolarinwa, Group Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank Limited; Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika of Mass Communication Dept, University of Lagos; Olufemi Awoyemi, mni, Chairman, Pros-hare; and Sheriff Adekoya, Lead Strategist, Edgeforth Business Solutions, at the 12th Polaris Bank Annual Media Capacity Seminar. Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ethical journalism and strengthening media professionalism with the successful hosting of the 12th edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar, themed “Rebuilding Trust and Reinventing Storytelling in the Age of AI.” The virtual seminar, held via Microsoft Teams, brought together more than 650 journalists, editors, publishers, media executives, and communication professionals from across Nigeria for engaging discussions on the future of journalism in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. With this year’s edition, Polaris Bank’s Annual Media Capacity Semin...

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for interoperable customs systems across Africa, describing it as a critical requirement for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Customs Modernisation Project. Adeniyi made this known on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in Lagos during the signing of a 20-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement between the AfCFTA Secretariat and Bergmans Security to initiate the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Digital Trade Forum 2026. The CGC described the lack of harmonised technology among African Customs administrations as a major impediment to the implementation of the continental trade agreement.  "We are indeed delighted because one of the major obstacles that we have faced in this journey of implementation of AfCFTA is the interoperability of our systems. All the Customs administrations cannot operate at the sa...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again reaffirmed its commitment to advancing intra-African trade by deepening its partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance customs cooperation, and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Dr George Elombi, to the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, at the Service Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, 3 July 2026.  The engagement provided both institutions with an opportunity to review the progress of their collaboration and identify new areas of cooperation to promote seamless cross-border trade and regional economic integration. Lol Welcoming the Afreximbank delegation, the CGC described the partnership as one built on a shared vision of unlocking Africa's economic potential through stronger trad...

In a bid to booast border security in the country, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its border security and intelligence capabilities by deploying an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Headquarters in Abuja, giving officers access to one of the world's largest criminal intelligence networks. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development during a demonstration of the facility, describing it as a major milestone in the Service's technology-driven transformation and intelligence-led enforcement strategy. Adeniyi said Customs enforcement has evolved beyond conventional compliance, with technology now playing a central role in combating transnational crime. He added that the planned signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INTERPOL would further deepen cooperation between both organisations. The CGC also highlighted the Service's indigenous B'Odogwu platform, describing it as an innovative digital solution that can...

The Lagos Free Trade Zone command of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS within the first half of year 2026, generated the sum of N408.869 billion, (Four Hundred and Eight billion, Eight hundred and sixty nine naira) only. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), of the command, Comptroller (Mrs) Hauwa Abubakar announced this today, Thursday 2nd of July 2026 while briefing newsmen at the commands. She said the figure represents an increase of N91,546, 402,785.69k as against the sum of N317,322,735,712.06k generated in the corresponding period of last year, amounting to an impressive 28.85 percent increase in revenue. Comptroller Abubakar stated that this unprecedented growth is not accidental as It is the product of deliberate strategies aimed at strengthening compliance, improving operational efficiency and fostering constructive engagement with all stakeholders operating within the Free Trade Zones and Lekki Port,  noting that, their sustained stakeholder engagement programmes have continu...

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have agreed to deepen their collaboration in order to improve ease of doing business, address persistent congestion along the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports corridors and accelerate cargo evacuation. According to the General Manager (GM) Corporate Affairs of the NPA, Ikechukwu Onyemekara in a statement, the agreement was reached during a strategic engagement at the NPA Corporate Headquarters, Marina, Lagos, between the Managing Director (MD) of NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, and the ANLCA's National leadership led by its National President, Chief Emenike Nwokeoji. In his remarks, Dr. Dantsoho commended the Port Managers of Apapa and Tin Can Island for their commitment to efficiency, noting that the recent ranking of both ports among the World Bank’s Top 20 Most Improved Ports Globally reflects deliberate reforms in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to...

Nestlé Nigeria is a leading food and beverage company committed to unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone today and for future generations. With a wide range of products, including popular brands such as NESTLÉ PURELIFE, GOLDEN MORN, MILO, MAGGI and NESCAFÉ, Nestlé Nigeria is dedicated to providing nutritious and delicious food and beverages to consumers across Nigeria. As part of activities marking World Food Safety Day, MAGGI engaged stakeholders across its value chain through a series of immersive experiences designed to deepen understanding of the journey from ingredients to table and reinforce the collective responsibility required to uphold food quality and safety. The engagements brought together suppliers, distributors, consumers, journalists, and digital content creators, reflecting MAGGI’s commitment to transparency and continuous stakeholder engagement. Through interactive sessions and firsthand experiences, participants gained valuable ins...

For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Windsor, the event will convene a global audience of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty and high-net-worth individuals. While it remains one of the most anticipated fixtures on the social calendar, its focus is clear: to mobilise resources and partnerships that support education for vulnerable children. What sets the Polo Day apart is how it converts visibility into impact. The event brings together a network of influence and directs it towards practical outcomes, funding classrooms, supporting learning programmes, and enabling children to stay in school. Through its collaboration with UNICEF and lo...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) today, Wednesday 1st of July 2026 displayed seized expired pharmaceutical products and narcotics worth ₦53.3bn at the Apapa Area Command which were subsequently handed over to the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. NDLEA The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi PhD, Mfr, while speaking at the handing over ceremony, described the seizures as products of painstaking intelligence gathering, scanning analysis, physical examination and active collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Giving a breakdown of the seizures, the CGC  listed the seizures to include a 40ft container (CAAU7569127) containing 3,639 parcels of Cannabis Sativa (“Canadian Loud”) weighing 1,819.5 kilograms, concealed with imported vehicles and spare parts; a second 40ft container (HAMU3246311) with 9,918 sachets of Cannabis Sativa weighing about 4.95 metric tonnes, ...