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  • Tincan Island Command concludes week-long In-House Training to Boost Officers’ Capacity and Professionalism

    Tincan Island Command concludes week-long In-House Training to Boost Officers’ Capacity and Professionalism

    The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully concluded a week-long in-house training programme designed to enhance the capacity, professionalism, and operational efficiency of its senior officers.

    The comprehensive training, which ran from Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17, 2025, was held within the Command premises and brought together officers from various units and departments to strengthen core competencies essential for effective service delivery.

    Declaring the training open, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, emphasized the importance of continuous learning and capacity development within the Service.

    “This training is not just a routine exercise but an investment in the growth of our personnel,” he stated. “I urge all officers to apply the knowledge gained to their daily responsibilities and strive for excellence in service delivery.”

    Comptroller Onyeka further revealed that while the just-concluded programme focused on senior officers, plans are underway to organize a similar training session for junior officers to ensure that all cadres benefit from the Command’s renewed focus on professional development.

    The resource persons for the programme were drawn from within the Command, showcasing the depth of expertise available internally. Topics covered during the sessions included Physical Examination, Reputation Management, Risk Management and Documentary Checks, Evidence Exploitation, Customs Procedure Codes, Customs Classification, VIN Valuation, Customs Valuation, Code of Conduct, and Customs Administration, among others.

    In his closing remarks, Comptroller Onyeka reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to building a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and proactive workforce capable of meeting the dynamic challenges of modern customs operations.

    Participants expressed appreciation for the quality and relevance of the sessions, noting that the training provided valuable insights and practical tools to improve their performance.

    One of the participants, Assistant Controller Rose Bonat of the Transire Unit, described the programme as a “laudable and forward-thinking initiative.”

    “This training has broadened my understanding and equipped me with tools that are directly applicable to my role. I commend the leadership of the Command for investing in the professional growth of officers,” she said.

    The Command reiterated that initiatives such as this reflect its ongoing commitment to operational excellence, human capital development, and improved service delivery in line with the objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service.

  • NGX RegCo Unveils Code of Conduct for Approved NGX Trading License Holders

    NGX RegCo Unveils Code of Conduct for Approved NGX Trading License Holders

     NGX Regulation Limited (“NGX RegCo”) is pleased to announce the release of the “Code of Conduct for Approved Persons of Trading License Holders” (“The Code”) of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), in keeping with its commitment to promoting high professional standards and ethical conduct within the capital market.

    Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 16 August 2023, the Code will take effect on 3 October 2023. Its primary objective is to establish and uphold acceptable standards of behaviour, thereby fostering professionalism, integrity, and fairness in the interactions of Approved Persons with clients, employers, employees, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders. This commitment is poised to bolster investor confidence and pave the way for a sustainable and thriving market.

    The Code emphasises high professional standards, reasonable skill, care, and prudence, as well as adherence to ethical and practical standards. Furthermore, it highlights the expected standards and values that Approved Persons must display at all times when conducting their businesses at all times.

    Commenting on the development, Ms Tinuade Awe, Chief Executive Officer, NGX Regulation Limited noted that “At NGX RegCo, we understand the profound impact that a strong ethical foundation can have on the integrity and sustainability of the capital market.” The Approved Persons Code of Conduct is an important step towards further strengthening a market where confidence is essential. We encourage our Trading Licence Holders’ Approved Persons to fully embrace this Code, demonstrating their commitment to best and fair practises and the highest professional standards. These are critical factors for establishing a market based on honesty and accountability, which will promote market depth, growth, and economic development”.

    On his part, Mr. Olufemi Shobanjo, Head, Broker Dealer Regulation, NGX RegCo, stated, “The Code of Conduct for Approved Persons of Trading Licence Holders reflects our ongoing efforts to improve the regulatory framework of the Nigerian capital market. We strongly encourage all Approved Persons of Trading Licence Holders to familiarise themselves with the Code and ensure its implementation and compliance within their organisations. At NGX RegCo, we stand ready to guide and support all stakeholders to ensure the smooth and hitch-free adoption of The Code, thereby cementing the foundation for a more robust and ethical capital market in Nigeria”.