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SEC Sounds Alarm on Ponzi Schemes, Calls for Vigilance to Safeguard Investors, Economy

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sounded a renewed warning on the dangers of Ponzi schemes, highlighting their devastating impact on investor confidence, financial stability, and the Nigerian capital market. This was the central theme of a paper titled “Ponzi Schemes: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Illegality” presented by Head of the Enforcement Department of […]

Customs Spends N3.2B on Automation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expended about N3.2 billion into its ongoing Trade Modernization Programme aimed at automating all documentation processes in goods clearance at the ports Controller General of the service Adewale Adeniyi who dropped this hint yesterday in Lagos at the 9th AMSAY Conference organised by Platform Communications said that the service […]

Customs, Trade Ministry Launch Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor Trade Route

As trade under African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) advances Nigeria targets 50% export price reduction with the collaboration between Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The two organs of government commissioned the inaugural Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, marking a major milestone in regional trade facilitation and continental […]

United Capital Commemorates Children’s Day With Launch of Children Investment Fund

United Capital Asset Management (UCAML), a leading asset management company and subsidiary of United Capital Group, has announced the official launch of its latest mutual fund – The Children Investment Fund (CIF) at an event held at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Lagos. The Children Investment Fund is a naira-denominated, open-ended mutual fund designed to provide Nigerian […]

Customs Descends on Fuel Smugglers; Seizes 49, 000 Litres of PMS

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations in Nigeria’s northeastern corridor, intercepting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and vehicles with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦63 million. This success was recorded through Operation Whirlwind, a targeted enforcement drive against the smuggling of PMS outside Nigeria. Announcing the seizure during a […]

RCMP Commends NCS for Strengthening Border Security, Anti-Smuggling Cooperation

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) International Special Services has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This recognition follows the recent recovery of 12 luxury vehicles by the RCMP Liaison Office in Lagos, adding to the 53 […]