Abuja, August 2, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a directive mandating all firms currently operating under the Fast Track Scheme to fully migrate to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme by December 31, 2025. The move marks a critical step in the Service’s efforts to align with global best practices in trade
July 25, 2025 Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Seme Border Command have intercepted five trucks conveying smuggled foreign parboiled rice with a total duty-paid value of N919.5 million. The seizure, which occurred during a recent operation by the anti-smuggling unit of the command, highlights renewed efforts by the Federal Government to
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized illicit drugs and contraband goods valued at ₦20.5 billion in Rivers State, uncovering them in 16 concealed containers at the Port Harcourt Area II Command. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, confirmed that the seizure followed credible intelligence and
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided a detailed update on migrating the Form M process from the legacy NICIS II platform to its innovative B’Odogwu system, assuring stakeholders of a smoother transition and more transparent trade procedures. According to the Customs spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, the pilot phase for digitalising Form M issuance
July 6, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged newly graduated officers of the Senior Course 12 to remain steadfast in upholding professionalism, integrity, and service excellence in their duties. Speaking during the graduation ceremony held at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, CGC
July 5, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intensified its clampdown on non-compliant terminal operators, sealing three bonded terminals over various infractions. This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, during the command’s mid-year performance briefing held on Thursday, July 3, 2025. According to
Ogun State, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has officially handed over a large cache of cannabis sativa valued at ₦172 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the country. The contraband, comprising hundreds of
Brussels, Belgium – June 28, 2025 In a strategic move to deepen international enforcement collaboration, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Belarus on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The bilateral agreement was formally signed on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the World Customs
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a stern warning to the public against falling victim to fraudulent recruitment and auction schemes being widely circulated on social media platforms. In a statement released by the Service, the Customs authority expressed concern over the increasing activities of scammers who impersonate NCS
Lagos, Nigeria – June 17, 2025 In a renewed effort to enhance efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks at Nigeria’s seaports, Comptroller Dera Nnadi Onyeka of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Command, has reiterated his commitment to transparency, inter-agency cooperation, and streamlined cargo clearance processes. Speaking during a strategic engagement with key stakeholders, including shipping lines,
