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FFS, Customs honour Afritower Fire victims, forge stronger safety alliance

Ukpono Ukpong 20 September 2025 0

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday joined the UBA Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, to honour the victims of the tragic Afritower fire in Lagos with a solemn one-minute silence. The symbolic act of remembrance was held at exactly 12 noon during the

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Customs Intercept N5.1bn Worth Of Illicit Drugs From India, Canada at Lagos Airport

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo 19 September 2025 0

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS), attached to the Murtala Muhammed Airport Command Ikeja Thursday, disclosed that illicit drugs worth over N5.1billion imported into the country from India and Canada has been intercepted The Customs Area Controller, Compt. Michael Awe, who disclosed this while showcasing the seized drugs at the Command’s headquarters in […]

Money

Customs Moves to Clear 905 Abandoned Vehicles, Cargoes to Ease Lagos Port Congestion

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the automation of its overtime cargo clearance system in Lagos, a measure expected to fast-track the evacuation of more than 905 abandoned vehicles and hundreds of stalled containers that have clogged key seaports for years. The initiative, unveiled on Monday in Zone A Commands, will cover 434 pieces […]

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Customs Approves $300 Duty-Free Threshold for Low-Value Imports

Tunde Opalana 8 September 2025 0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a new duty-free threshold of $300 for low-value consignments, a move it says will simplify cargo clearance, boost e-commerce, and reduce congestion at ports and entry points. According to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, the decision was ratified

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Customs college graduates 50 officers from junior Course 22

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2025 0

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged young officers of the Service to embrace innovation, discipline, and resilience as they advance in their careers, stressing that the Service’s future depends on their commitment to excellence. Represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Human Resources Development, DCG Greg

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Concerned Nigerians Criticise Activities of Some Customs Officers At Land Borders

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2025 0

Concerned Nigerians have condemned the activities of some officers of the Nigerian Customs at land borders in the country and saboteurs of the nation’s economy and security apparatus. By the single act of floating of the Naira by the administration of President administration, legit businessmen have been given the confidence to engage in importation businesses, […]

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Customs intercept smuggled petroleum products worth N33.9m in Adamawa

Tom Okpe 12 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded significant seizures of petroleum products with an aggregate Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N33,994,900 in Adamawa and Taraba states. The Area Controller of the Adamawa/Taraba Command, Comptroller Garba Bashir Bature, disclosed this at a press conference in Yola on Monday. He said the seizures were made by operatives […]

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Customs intercepts petrol worth N39.4m en route to Benin Republic

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 39,425 litres of petrol allegedly being smuggled to the Benin Republic through various flashpoints around Ilaro, Imeko, Badagry, Owode, and Ajilete in Ogun State. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Friday at the Federal Operations Unit Zone A in Ikeja, where the seized products

Economy

How Tinubu’s reforms drive customs revenue to record N1.3trn in Q1 2025–Adeniyi

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BY  MOTOLANI OSENI Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, says reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda have driven the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to a record revenue of N1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, more than double the N600 billion generated during the same period in 2023. Adeniyi, who disclosed […]

Maritime

Customs, Police, NDLEA collaborate to combat drugs, arms smuggling

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The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has sought collaboration with the marine police and narcotics officials to combat smuggling of ammunition and drugs through waterways. The Customs Area Controller, Patrick Ntadi, made the plea when his team visited the Marine Police and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) commands in Lagos […]

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Nigerian Customs Intercepts N1.5bn Contraband In Lagos

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The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja said it intercepted contraband goods worth N1.5 billion and arrested four suspects within a three-week operation. Comptroller Muhammed Shuaibu, the Customs Area Controller, revealed this during a briefing in Lagos on Friday while handing over seizures to NDLEA and NAFDAC officials. Mr Shuaibu, who assumed duty on April […]

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Customs intercepts contraband worth over N921bn in Lagos

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted illicit goods valued at more than N921 billion, including unregistered pharmaceuticals, expired consumables, and restricted security equipment. The announcement was made by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during a press briefing at the Apapa Command on Tuesday. Adeniyi revealed that

Business

Customs Revenue at Apapa Port Soars 54% to N753.8bn in Q1 2025

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant revenue surge at its Apapa Area Command, with collections rising by 54 per cent to N753.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025—marking a strong start to the year and underlining growing trade activity at the nation’s busiest port. Customs Area Controller, Apapa […]

Business

Seme Customs generates N1.99bn, exports 96,000mt goods in Q1 2025

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said, it generated N1.99 billion from imports in the first quarter of 2025. This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Ben Oramalugo, when the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise led by the chairman, Hon. Leke Abejide […]

Opinion

Nigeria’s Comptroller of Customs: Transforming Trade and Security

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2025 0

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has witnessed remarkable progress under the leadership of the current Comptroller-General, whose dedication to modernization, transparency, and national security is redefining the institution. At a time when Nigeria’s economy heavily relies on efficient trade facilitation and revenue generation, his leadership has positioned the

Business

Nigeria Customs launches ‘Customs Cares’ initiative to empower youth, deter migration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2025

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled the ‘Customs Cares’ initiative, a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program aimed at fostering sustainable development across the nation. This initiative underscores the NCS’s commitment to community empowerment through strategic interventions in education, healthcare,

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Customs seizes N1.86bn undeclared foreign currency at Kano Airport

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BY TEMIOPE ADEBAYO The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted foreign currencies worth N1.86 billion from a traveller at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed that the undeclared currencies—$1,154,900 and SR135,900—were seized from Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airlines

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Customs CG: NAHCO, SAHCO warehouses remain bonded terminals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has said, the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL) and the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) are Customs licensed Customs Bonded Warehouses. The Customs CG, who disclosed this in a press statement titled, ‘Nigeria Customs Service Reaffirms Commitment To Inter Agency Cooperation Amid

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Customs generates N120bn from B’Odogwu pilot phase in 4 months

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully generated N120billion revenue in four months using its new indigenous platform, B’Odogwu. The service generated this through the Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the service despite initial attempt by Webb Fontaine, the previous service provider, to sabotage the operation. It

Maritime

Customs seizes 2,433kg of cannabis, codeine syrups in Lagos waterways

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BY TEMTOPE ADEBAYO The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, intercepted 2,433kg of Cannabis Sativa and 195 bottles of 300ml Codeine syrups also on Inland Waterways in the South-Western part of the country. Speaking in Lagos during the handing-over of the Cannabis and the cough syrup to the Marine Unit […]