By Fred JEREMIAH, Lagos The Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi MFR has once again reaffirmed his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance, as he delivered a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the […]
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CUSTOMS KANO AREA COMMAND RAKES IN ₦7Billion FROM FREE TRADE ZONE IN APRIL 2026; SURPASSES ₦1.8Billion RECORD OF 2025
BY Nafisatu ALIYU, Kano In accordance with the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD tripod policy thrust aimed to boost revenue generation, suppress smuggling activities and create robust synergies in trade facilitation; the Kano/Jigawa Command of Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a revenue collection amounting to ₦7b from the Kano Free […]
NCS TRAINS JOURNALISTS ON IT’S MODERNISATION PROJECTS AND THE SERVICE ON-THE- JOB REFORMS
By Rabiu MUSA, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, 7 May 2026, declared open a four-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen media understanding of the Service’s ongoing Trade Modernisation Project and broader digital transformation agenda. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Media Knowledge and Understanding […]
COMMERCIAL MULTI- ENGINE LICENCE APPROVAL; CUSTOMS CELEBRATES FIRST FEMALE PILOT
By Rabiu MUSA, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has celebrated Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, following her remarkable achievement of obtaining a commercial multi-engine pilot license in the United States of America. The ceremony, organised by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, brought together senior officers, management staff, and colleagues to honour her for […]
AfCFTA IMPLEMENTATION: NCS EMBARKS ON CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
By Rabiu MUSA, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by commencing a three-day capacity-building programme on Rules of origin. The training, which began on 31 March 2026 and will end on 2 April 2026, aims to […]
CUSTOMS KANO/ JIGAWA AREA COMMAND IMPOUNDS PRECIOUS METALS, DEEPENS SECURITY, TRADE FACILITATION
By Nafisatu ALIYU, Kano Customs Intercepts ₦116m Precious Metals, Deepens Security, Trade Collaboration in Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted suspected smuggled precious metals valued at ₦116.28 million at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport while also strengthening operational collaboration with key national institutions to enhance security, […]
ACG BABANDEDE LAUDS APAPA CUSTOMS AREA COMMAND FOR REVENUE COMPLIANCE…. As the ACG Charges Officers and Men on Integrity and Trade Facilitation
By Fred JEREMIAH, Lagos 1. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Thursday, 5 February 2026, received the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarisation visit during which he commended officers and men of the Command for their exceptional performance […]
COMPT. USMAN YAHAYA STRENGTHENS INTER- AGENCY COLLABORATION AND CREATES ROBUST SYNERGIES
By Tony NZEKWE In accordance with the tripod policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC, Adewale Adeniyi MFR PhD, hinged on Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation aimed to boost revenue generation, suppress smuggling activities and create robust synergies in trade facilitation; the Customs Area Controller, CAC, Customs Ibeto Seaport and Terminal Area 5 […]
CUSTOMS PTML AREA COMMAND HANDS OVER SEIZED ARMS, AMMUNITION TO FG, RAKES IN ₦44BILLION IN JANUARY ONLY
“Ptml Customs Hands Over Seized Arms, Ammo to NCCSALW, Racks Up ₦44bn Revenue” The Port and Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has formally handed over a cache of seized arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). Speaking at the handover […]
COMPTROLLER MOHAMMED AMINU TAKO TAKES OVER BATON AT ADAMAWA/ TARABA CUSTOMS AREA COMMAND…. As The New CAC Assures Open-Door Policy
By Nafisatu ALIYU, Kano In accordance with the tripod policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, aimed to boost revenue generation, suppress smuggling activities and create robust synergies in trade facilitation; the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has recorded a smooth leadership transition following the redeployment […]