Regulators Say Yes, Shareholders Say Go: Unity and Providus Forge a Banking Giant
Following the recently held Court-Ordered Meeting and subsequent overwhelming endorsement, the merger and business combination between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited remains firmly on course. Analysts appraising the…
Momentum Rising: Bola Tinubu Reforms Take Centre Stage as APC Storms Osun West for Oyebamiji
The political tempo in Osun State is rising steadily as the All Progressives Congress (APC) deepens its grassroots mobilisation drive, signalling an early but determined push toward the 2026 governorship…
New Commander, New Era? NIMASA Strengthens Maritime Security Architecture with Adoki’s Appointment
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the Commander of the Maritime Guard Command at the Nigerian…
From Barracks to Palace: Maj Gen Babalola Blends Military Oversight with Royal Diplomacy in Epe
In continuation of his ongoing familiarization tour of formations and units within 81 Division Area of Responsibility, on 18 February 2026, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Major General…
From Idiroko Border To Murtala Muhammed International Airport: How Comptroller Godwin Otunla Turned Every Posting Into A Power Move
Comptroller Godwin Otunla clocks another year today, and within the hierarchy of the Nigeria Customs Service, the celebration resonates beyond routine birthday wishes. It is a moment to reflect on…
Arms, Drugs & Elections: Afeni’s Iron Grip Fortifies Nigeria’s Frontline Under Nigeria Customs Service
When Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Oladapo Afeni assumed duty as Acting Customs Area Controller of Ogun I Command barely six weeks ago, few could have predicted the sweeping changes that would…
Soldier First in Action — Welfare, Readiness and Reform Take Centre Stage in Topo Barracks
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Adebayo Babalola, has charged officers and soldiers deployed in Badagry to remain disciplined, professional and law-abiding in the discharge…
From Revenue Drive To Trade Enablement: Why Tin Can’s Paperless Push Has Stakeholders Watching Closely
The proposed rollout of paperless customs operations slated for the second quarter of 2026 took centre stage yesterday as the Area Controller of the Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria…
Badagry Under Watch: 250 Bags of Smuggled Rice Seized in Navy–Customs Power Play
The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday recorded another decisive strike against cross-border smuggling as it formally handed over 250 bags of seized foreign parboiled rice to the Nigeria Customs Service, reinforcing…
Inside Lagos Meeting That Could Redefine Nigeria’s Tax Future
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms will achieve lasting success through sustained engagement with…