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 […]
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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 […]
COWA GREEN BORDERS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE LAUNCH RAKES IN OVER ₦500M IN ZONE C… As Customs Zonal Coordinator Zone C Lauds Initiative
By Tony NZEKWE Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) has launched its pet project, Green Borders Sustainability Initiative at the Zone C Headquarters Rivers state, raking in over N500M, even as the Customs Zone C, Zonal Coordinator, ACG Mohammed Kamal mni, has lauded the National president for a well thought out project . […]
COMPTROLLER ABDULLAHI SHUAIBU KAILA TAKES OVER BATON AT FOU ZONE D…. As Comptroller Abubakar Umar Retires From Active Service
By Tony NZEKWE In accordance with the tripod policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC, Dr. Adewale Adeniyi MFR, aimed to suppress smuggling activities, boost revenue generation and enhance trade facilitation the newly redeployed Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit, Zone D, Bauchi, Comptroller Abdullahi Shaibu Kaila, has taken over baton […]
CUSTOMS BOARD APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM… As Special Promotions Approved At It’s 64th Meeting
By Rabiu MUSA, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. Key decisions affecting the Service’s leadership structure and personnel development were considered during the meeting. […]
CUSTOMS EASTERN MARINE COMMAND STRENGTHENS ENFORCEMENT, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INTER- AGENCY COLLABORATION…. As The CAC showcases Several Seizures
By Tony Nzekwe In accordance with the strategic tripod policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, aimed to boost revenue generation, suppress smuggling activities and create a robust synergies in trade facilitation, the Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened its enforcement operations and collaboration […]