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63 Winners Emerge In UBA Savings Promo

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Sixty-three customers with various saving accounts have emerged winners in this year’s United Bank for Africa’s (UBA) ‘Super Savers’ promo draw.
The bank said in a statement that the winners who emerged during the Christmas season comprised 12 new millionaires and 20 kiddies and teens account holders.
According to the bank, 20 kiddies and teens account holders won N200,000 each as educational grant, and 10 Next Gen customers won N15,000 every month for a year, totalling N180,000 per person.
The statement added that 20 customers won N100,000 each, one customer won N500,000, another won N1.2m, another customer got N2m and 10 other customers won N1m.
UBA said the draw, which was held virtually through Facebook and Youtube in strict compliance with social distancing rules as directed by the Federal and Lagos State Governments, had representatives from the Consumer Protection Council, the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, and the Lagos State Lottery Board to ensure transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the draw, UBA’s Head of Personal Banking, Ogechi Altraide, said the bank was committed to creating a positive impact in its customers, urging the customers to maintain and cultivate a lasting savings culture that is sure to be beneficial to their overall growth.
She said, “At UBA, the welfare and ultimate success of our customers and their financial freedom are at the centre of everything that we do and this is why we are making millionaires, either by supporting your businesses or by rewarding you for saving.
And I’m happy that today, we have witnessed the Super Savers promo, the draws and we have made 63 winners who have won amazing prizes this Christmas”.
The Head, Marketing, Diana Uba, said, “I would like to congratulate all the winners and I would like to encourage you all to not relent and continue to save with UBA.
“If you did not win today, there is an opportunity for you to win every month as UBA will always keep its word. And I would like to thank all our customers who have kept faith with us this year with a firm promise that next year will even be bigger and better”.

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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
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FG Commits To Port Automation 

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to automating the Nigeria Port sector for optimal efficiency.
 Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NSC, Dr. Akutah Pius, made this disclosure during a  visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
Akutah said Council is championing automation as a key standard to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the maritime sector.
Noting that the National Single Window (NSW) initiative is nearing final implementation stages, Akutah encouraged other service providers to automate their systems to facilitate seamless integration with the NSW.
The Secretary cited the Lekki Sea Port’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement as a notable success in the sector as he outlined the crucial role of the PPP in boosting economic growth.
He called on investors to explore opportunities in the maritime sector, assuring them that the Council is committed to ensuring predictable and profitable investments.
Akutah recommended that the Lekki Deep Sea Port management intensify its marketing initiatives to showcase the port’s capabilities and Nigeria’s growing status as a major logistics hub to the African continent.
He lauded the port’s management for their efforts, acknowledging its potential to become a regional logistics hub and gateway to West Africa.
Earlier, Managing Director of Lekki Sea Port, Mr. Wang Qiang, said the port is pursuing efficiency to save costs for stakeholders.
He solicited for the Council’s support in achieving their set goals and objectives.
Chinedu Wosu
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