Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board has approved a new duty-free limit for low-value imports, in a move aimed at easing trade, reducing costs for small businesses, and encouraging compliance within the importation process. The development, announced after the Board’s meeting in Abuja, sets a threshold for low-value
September 4, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has applauded the extraordinary feat of Assistant Comptroller Julius Ogboru, who successfully completed a motorbike journey from Nigeria to Belgium, showcasing resilience, endurance, and national pride. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Service described Ogboru’s adventure as a testament to courage and determination,
ABUJA, August 6, 2025 — In a bid to enhance integrity and rebuild public trust, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially unveiled a Reputation Management Guide designed to instil ethical discipline and professional conduct among its personnel. The initiative, launched at the NCS headquarters in Abuja, is part of a broader reform effort by
Abuja, July 27, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its strategic engagement with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) in a renewed effort to enhance customs operations through mutual knowledge exchange and international collaboration. The high-level partnership was underscored during a recent bilateral meeting in Beijing,
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step toward enhancing transparency and accountability within its operations, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) officially deployed key ethics and compliance monitoring tools across the Service. The initiative marks a collaborative effort between both agencies to
In a determined move to protect the Nigerian economy, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ has reinforced its commitment to stamping out economic sabotage, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects this week. The operation, driven by intelligence and concerted enforcement, also led to the seizure of smuggled goods
In a renewed effort to curb the persistent smuggling of petroleum products across Nigeria’s borders, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations with the deployment of new officers to strategic locations nationwide. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the development during a briefing with senior officers at the NCS headquarters
In a bold step toward fortifying border security and enhancing regional enforcement capabilities, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in strategic alliance with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has officially inaugurated the inaugural WCO Expert Master Trainer Programme on Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) for the West African sub-region. The historic
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector in the country by streamlining trade processes and fostering an enabling environment for clean energy investments. This pledge was made during a recent high-level engagement between officials of the Customs Service and key stakeholders in the renewable
The Nigerian Senate has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its impressive revenue performance at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, describing the command’s achievements as a model for other regions. Members of the Senate Committee on Customs and Excise, led by Senator Jibrin Isah, gave the commendation during an oversight visit to the command’s headquarters
