Jaiz Bank, the pioneer Non-Interest bank in Nigeria, has signed an agreement with the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) for the Bank’s onboarding as IILM Primary Dealer. The signing ceremony took place during the CBN–IILM Liquidity Management Capacity Building Conference in Abuja, recently. Speaking during the event, Jaiz Bank Managing Director/Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Dr. Haruna […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a change of leadership at its Ogun 1 Command, with Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Oladapo Afeni appointed as the Acting Customs Area Controller. The handover ceremony took place on Thursday, 4 December 2025, at the Command Headquarters in Idiroko, marking a seamless transition from outgoing Comptroller Godwin […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller Gambo Iyere Aliyu, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja. The visit underscored the Nigeria Customs Service’s dedication to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions in […]
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the vital role of the press in promoting industry advocacy and driving economic growth, describing journalists as indispensable partners in amplifying the country’s commerce and industrial initiatives. Speaking at the 2025 End-of-Year Engagement Forum of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) held on December 4, […]
In a historic moment for Nigeria’s maritime legal community, Chief Mrs Jean Chiazor Anishere emerged as President of the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN) during its 19th Annual General Meeting, held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at DRV Chambers, Oniru Estate, Lagos. Anishere, who currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Consultative […]
Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a $1trn economy by 2030 can only be realised through the strategic, disciplined, and collaborative implementation of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, a capital market expert has said. Speaking at the 2025 yearly conference of the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) in Lagos, Group Managing Director of […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nigerian Exchange Group, yesterday expressed that the newly signed Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 signed into law by President Bola Tinubu is expected to drive the nation’s economic growth and further enhance capital formation in the capital market. Both capital market regulating bodies stated this in Lagos […]
In a major breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 25.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard the Brazilian vessel MV San Anthonio. The illicit cargo—24 parcels hidden in five bags—was uncovered during a targeted search operation, guided by actionable intelligence. The vessel, which had previously docked […]
In a bid to strengthen regional integration, facilitate cross-border agricultural trade, and expand opportunities for micro-small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the National Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has partnered with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). At the launch of NACCIMA activities under the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Programme themed: “Strengthening ECOWAs […]
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service marked a significant milestone on Friday, December 5, 2025, with a formal handover ceremony welcoming Deputy Comptroller B.L. Adigun as the new Acting Customs Area Controller. He succeeds Assistant Comptroller General E.J. Edelduok, who has been elevated to the Service’s management team. Held at […]
