Online News Magazine
Online News Magazine
By Tunde Ojudun On Monday, 23 March 2026, Comptroller-General of Customs and Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, Adewale Adeniyi, etched his name into history as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee in Brussels, Belgium. For the first time in the Committee’s […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has acknowledged the judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court in Lagos regarding its regulatory action on Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN) in January 2024. The apex bank said it is currently obtaining the Certified True Copy of the judgment for careful review, reiterating its unwavering […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to tackle emerging maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including illegal fishing, trafficking, and environmental crimes. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the EU Evaluation Mission on the […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced major operational successes in its fight against smuggling and revenue leakages. Speaking at the Command’s headquarters in Ibadan, Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller WM Adewole, revealed that intensified surveillance and enforcement yielded significant seizures of prohibited goods. Items intercepted include […]
By Tunde Ojudun In a groundbreaking initiative within the maritime journalism industry, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has unveiled plans to honor its past presidents—men whose dedication, sacrifices, and vision transformed the association into a formidable voice in maritime reporting. According to a press statement signed by Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tunde Ayodele, and […]
By Tunde Ojudun In line with its commitment to strengthening institutional integrity and aligning with global best practices in customs administration, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expanded its collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme. This development followed a high-level meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, […]
………Reaffirms Central Bank’s Focus on Corporate Governance The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has urged African financial regulators to strengthen cooperation in managing cross-border risks. He also restated the CBN’s commitment to entrenching robust corporate governance in Nigeria’s financial system. Speaking at the 4th Annual IMF/AFRITAC West 2 High-Level […]
By Tunde Ojudun On 23 March 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted a strategic meeting with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The session centered on advancing the Simplified Trade Regime (STR), designed to ease cross-border trade for small-scale traders. Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Deputy […]
The Federal Government has formally unveiled the National Single Window (NSW) project, a landmark reform aimed at transforming Nigeria’s trade ecosystem from fragmented, paper-heavy procedures into a coordinated, technology-driven system. At a media briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, described the initiative as a major milestone […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has been recognized by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, for his outstanding mentorship and commitment to nurturing younger generations. The award was presented during the school’s 64th Founders’ Day celebration, highlighting Dr. Mobereola’s dedication […]
