By Seun Ibiyemi In line with the agenda of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, to facilitate legitimate trade across Nigeria’s land borders, the acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Ogun I Command, Deputy Controller Oladapo Afeni, has reduced the number of checkpoints along the Atan–Idiroko road from 16 to three. The development is part…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders as part of measures to enhance revenue generation and promote legitimate trade in the country. The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Wale Moses Adewole, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to British American Tobacco…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives has intensified its investigation into alleged revenue leakages in Nigeria’s crude oil export chain, directing key government agencies to submit updated documents on pre-shipment inspection and the remittance of export proceeds. The directive was issued on Wednesday by an ad hoc committee of the House during a public…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has ik showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Capacity Building Committee held at the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels from February 25 to 27, 2026. Speaking at the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable revenue haul of N3,480,970,924.67 for February 2026, even as the month remains ongoing, signaling significant growth in cross-border trade along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor. Comptroller Wale Adenuga, Customs Area Controller (CAC), disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reinforced its inter-agency collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance national security, operational efficiency, and effective service delivery. On Wednesday, Brigadier General Abubakar Saddiq Bugaje, Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of the Nigerian…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has reinforced its partnership with the Nigerian Navy to enhance maritime security and ensure seamless cargo movement along the Apapa port corridor. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa, paid a courtesy visit on Wednesday, to Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, Flag Officer…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ has organised a reputation management workshop aimed at strengthening professionalism, enhancing stakeholder relations and building public confidence among its officers. The Comptroller in charge of the unit, Gambo Aliyu, made this known during the workshop held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Wale Adewole, on Monday paid courtesy visits to the palaces of the Ooni of Ife, Ogunsua of Modakeke, and Ataoja of Osogbo, reinforcing efforts to strengthen collaboration with communities and traditional institutions in executing the Nigeria Customs…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday commenced the sensitisation of clearing agents on the full automation of its Licences and Permits application processes, in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and ease of doing business. Speaking during the sensitisation programme in Lagos, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) Tariff &…
