September 19, 2025

Customs

Business Customs

Apapa Customs Strengthens Collaboration with Stakeholders to Boost Rail Cargo Transport

Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 In a renewed push to decongest the ports and enhance cargo evacuation efficiency, the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with key stakeholders to promote the use of rail transport for cargo movement. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement session

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Business Customs

CG Adeniyi Applauds Ogun II Command for Optimising 40% Revenue Increase

Abeokuta, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the Ogun II Area Command for achieving a significant 40% increase in revenue generation, describing the feat as a testament to effective leadership, innovation, and operational diligence. Speaking during an official visit to the command headquarters in

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Customs General

Customs CG Condoles with Kano Government Over Death of Athletes

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State over the tragic loss of athletes from the state. In a condolence message made available to the media on Wednesday, the Customs CG expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as

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Crime Customs General

Oyo/Osun Customs Records Major Anti-Smuggling Wins, Hands Over Seized Drugs to NDLEA

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced significant successes in its anti-smuggling operations, including the interception of illicit drugs which have now been formally handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at a press briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Ibadan, the Customs Area Controller,

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Customs General

NCCSC Gwagwalada Inaugurates Junior Course 22, Urges Students to Uphold Professional Standards

The Nigerian Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, has officially inaugurated Junior Course 22, with a call on participants to uphold the highest levels of professionalism, discipline, and integrity throughout their training and future service. The inauguration ceremony, which held at the college’s auditorium, was attended by senior officers, instructors, and dignitaries from sister

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General Health

NSA Commends Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA for Synergised War Against Illicit Drugs

In a show of federal solidarity and institutional collaboration, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their united and intensified efforts in combating the influx and abuse

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Customs General

Customs Kano/Jigawa Command Conducts Sensitisation on Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Initiative

Kano — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Command recently held a sensitisation workshop to educate stakeholders on the benefits and operational framework of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Initiative aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and security. The event brought together customs officials, importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and other key players in the supply chain

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Customs General NAFDAC

Customs Hands Over Nearly Half a Million Tramadol Tablets to NAFDAC

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 474,000 tablets of Tramadol to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) as part of intensified efforts to curb the influx of illicit pharmaceutical products into the country. The handover ceremony, which took place at the Customs headquarters, was presided over by top

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Sports

CAVB Commends Nigeria Customs for Successful Hosting of 39th Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship

The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has formally commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its outstanding organisation and successful hosting of the 39th Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship held in Abuja, Nigeria. The tournament, which ran from April 1 to April 14, 2025, brought together 16 elite volleyball clubs from 10 African nations, making

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Business Economy

Ogun II Customs Records 40% Revenue Growth in Q1, Uncovers Illegal Excise Factory

ABEOKUTA — The Ogun II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a 40 percent increase in revenue generation in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a significant improvement in its operational performance. The Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media briefing at the command’s

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