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JAIZ Bank Partners IILM As Africa’s First Primary Dealer

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 […]

Leadership Transition at Ogun 1 Customs Command as DC Afeni Takes Over

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 […]

COMPTROLLER ALIYU PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO OLUBADAN, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIP

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 […]

MAN Applauds Press Roles in Advocacy, Growth

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, […]

Nigeria’s $1tr Target Hinges on Strategic Rollout of ISA 2025 – Expert

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 […]

SEC, NGX Group Harp on ISA 2025 to Drive Economic Growth, Boost Capital Formation

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 […]

Apapa Customs Intercepts 25.5kg of Cocaine Aboard Brazilian Vessel

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 […]

NACCIMA, GIZ collaborate to facilitate cross-border trade, export

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 […]

Seamless Leadership Transition at KLT Command as New Acting Controller Assumes Office

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 […]