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Ogun 1 Customs Command Give Insight To Unusual Gridlock Along Idiroko-Sango Road

The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed reports alleging that smugglers barricaded the Idiroko–Sango Ota road in Ogun State, describing the claims as false and a misrepresentation of an unfortunate traffic incident. According to information made available to the media, the traffic gridlock was caused by an accident involving a commercial trailer which broke down after falling into a badly failed section of the Atan road, leading to a temporary obstruction of vehicular movement. The Command clarified that the vehicles trapped in the resulting congestion were legitimate commercial trucks conveying red palm oil to local markets and had no connection whatsoever with smuggling activities. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Chado Zakari explained that the sheer number of heavy-duty vehicles caught in the traffic mistakenly led some members of the public to conclude that smugglers had taken over the road, a claim the Command insists is entirely unfoun...

CGC Adeniyi Charges Deputy Comptrollers on Innovation, Future Leadership

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Deputy Comptrollers to embrace innovation, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and prepare to steer the Service through an era of rapid technological advancement and institutional reform. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Strategic Refresher Course for Deputy Comptrollers at the Nigeria Customs Training College, Ikeja, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Adeniyi stressed that continuous professional development is essential as customs administrations worldwide increasingly adopt digital technologies, automation, and modern operational systems. He said the NCS is investing heavily in both local and international training programmes to equip officers with the skills and expertise needed to meet evolving global standards. According to him, officers must demonstrate competence, readiness, and the ability to take on greater leadership responsibilities, noting that leadership is measured through sust...

Fidelity Bank Chairman, Amaka Onwughalu, Wins Woman of the Year at 5th AMTY Awards

L-R: Prof. Joe Ezigbo, Founder, Falcon Corporation and Chairman of the Occasion; Chief Ven Onwughalu, husband of the awardee; Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Mr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head, Imo, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards, AMTY, where Mrs. Onwughalu was honoured as Woman of the Year, in Awka, Anambra State recently. Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been honoured as Woman of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, corporate governance, leadership and service to society. The award ceremony, held at the Stanel Dome Conference Centre, Awka, Anambra State brought together distinguished business leaders, academics, captains of industry and public figures to celebrate individuals and institutions whose achievements continue to shape business, governance, academia, public service a...

CANADIAN GATEWAY SCHOOL HOLDS ITS VALEDITORY, GRADUATION CEREMONY ...CELEBRATES STUDENTS

Canadian Gateway Schools Okota, on Saturday, 18th July 2026 held her 5th Valedictory/ graduation ceremony in a grand style. This year's event titled "Think Globally and Lead Boldly", offered an opportunity for the school Management and parents of graduating students to review the academic improvements and social development of their wards. In his welcome address, the Chairman of Canadian Gateway Schools, Dr. Hon. Timothy Awogbemi, said that the theme aligned with the motto of the school, which is "Raising Global Leaders for A Better world". He stated that his vision was to make the school a a fertile ground where students are infused and inculcated with leadership qualities that would make them stand out from their peers or contemporaries within or outside the country. Speaking further, Awogbemi stated that, " to accomplish the vision, we must strive to go beyond the ordinary or superficial trend of doing things. Ours is a mini University of hard Knocks...

Fidelity Bank Enhances Learning, Living Conditions for Children at Lagos Orphanage

L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Assistant General Manager, Heritage Homes Orphanage, Irene Light; and President, Audacious Inductees Class of 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc, Aanuoluwa Akinyemi; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Outreach at Heritage Homes Orphanage, Anthony, Lagos recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), Fidelity Bank’s flagship employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme which empowers staff to identify impactful community projects, raise funds towards their execution, and receive matching support from the Bank to execute the projects. The outreach was championed by the Bank’s Audacious Class of newly inducted employees and it addressed critical need...

Union Bank Employees Promote Cleaner Waterways and Coastlines with Beach Cleanup

Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance to its commitment in building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised a beach cleanup in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. Nigeria currently generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone accounting for approximately 870,000 tonnes of that figure. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never recycled, and a significant proportion finds its way into rivers, lagoons, and the ocean, posing grave consequences for marine biodiversity and coastal communities. It is against this backdrop, and in direct alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Life Below Water (SDG 14), that Union Bank organised this exercise. The cleanup was held to mark the Bank's 2026 Employee Volunteer Day under its Employee Volunteering initiative, powered by Unio...

CONMMEP Honours TinCan Command Spokesperson For Excellence In Public Relations

The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) has honoured the Public Relations Officer of TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Oscar Enya Ivara, with its Customs Commands' Best Public Relations Officer Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to strategic communication and stakeholder engagement. The award was presented during CONMMEP's Annual Lecture and 5th Anniversary Celebration, held on June 25 and 26, 2026, in Ikeja, Lagos, where distinguished personalities in the maritime industry were recognised for exceptional performance and leadership ingenuity. Established in 2021, CONMMEP marked five years of promoting professionalism, advocacy and constructive engagement within Nigeria's maritime sector. Presenting the award, the association cited Ivara's sustained excellence in public communication, transparency and media relations, describing him as one of the most respo...

Customs, Police Reinforce Inter-Agency Collaboration Through Strategic Engagement

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing. The engagement occurred following a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller (DC) of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Monday, 13 July 2026, at the Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja. The visit, which formed part of the Force PRO's familiarisation tour following his assumption of office, provided an opportunity for both institutions to deepen their longstanding relationship and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in support of national security and effective institutional communication. The engagement also coincided with the induction ceremony of 70 officers and men of the NCS Public Relations Unit into the Nigeria Institute of...

CONMMEP Honours FOU Zone A Coordinator Gambo Aliyu For Excellence In Leadership, Trade Facilitation

The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) has honoured the Coordinator of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, with its 2026 Leadership Excellence Award for Outstanding Enforcement and Trade Facilitation. The award was presented during CONMMEP's Annual General Meeting, Lecture and Awards Ceremony in Ikeja, Lagos, where maritime journalists, regulators, policymakers and industry stakeholders gathered to examine the role of enforcement, trade and the media in advancing Nigeria's economic development. Speaking at the event, CONMMEP President Udo Onyeka said the recognition was in appreciation of Comptroller Aliyu's leadership, which has successfully combined robust anti-smuggling operations with measures aimed at facilitating legitimate trade and improving operational efficiency. According to him, the award reflects Aliyu's commitment to professionalism, transparency and intelligence-driven...