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Customs, NAPTIP Strengthen Ties on Human Trafficking And Endangered Species Protection

The Comptroller-General of the the Nigeria Customs Service, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi mfr has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s readiness to cement collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in combating human trafficking and the illegal trade in endangered species. CGC Adeniyi made this commitment on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, when a delegation from NAPTIP paid him a courtesy visit at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja. The customs boss, who appreciated the visit, commended the delegation for their continued service to the country and assured them of Customs’ unwavering support, noting that Nigeria’s security challenges require joint action He stressed that the Service does not view crimes solely through the lens of smuggling but through broader national security implications. “We believe in the power of collaboration. We can achieve more with less when we work together.” He said. The CGC revealed that the Service has...

OPERATION WHIRLWIND HANDS OVER TRUCK LADEN WITH 60,000 LITRES OF PMS TO NMDPRA IN KEBBI STATE

The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, ACG Kola Oladeji, on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, at the Command Headquarters, Birnin Kebbi, handed over a truck with registration number NSR26ZL, laden with 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The coordinator, according to a press release issued by the Assistant Public Relations Officer of the command, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, ASC1 Mubarak Mustapha, was ably represented at the occassion by the Customs Area Controller, Kebbi Command, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim fdc, In his remarks, Comptroller Matawalle stated that the exercise aligns with the vision and directive of the National Coordinator to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, promote transparency and accountability, and ensure proper handling, investigation and disposal of petroleum products s...

ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: CP ORUTUGU ORDERS TARGETED SECURITY OPERATIONS TO CURB POLITICAL THUGGERY AND VIOLENCE

In view of the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD has ordered respective Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to intensify intelligence-driven operations and coordinated security raids across identified flashpoints in their respective Areas of jurisdiction in the State. The strategic move according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga is aimed at nipping in the bud any emerging threats of political thuggery, cult-related violence and the illegal possession of firearms, with the overall goal of ensuring a secure and peaceful electoral environment. The Commissioner noted that credible intelligence reports indicate that certain individuals and groups, acting on behalf of political interests, may be mobilizing youths for violent activities before and duri...

PTML GENERATES OVER ₦350 BILLION REVENUE IN 9 MONTHS.... INTERCEPTS ₦200m WORTH OF UNREGISTERED PHARMACEUTICALS

The Customs Area Controller of the Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller Joe Anani, has announced a revenue sum of ₦350,347,173,787.92 generated within the first 9 months of 2025 (January to September 2025) This figure, according to the CAC is 96.64% and almost equal to the ₦362,521,085,250.98 that was collected by the Command from January to December, 2024. Comptroller Anani also diclosed that the Command intercepted a 1X20FT container with marks and number GCNU1275880 falsely declared as supermarket items but upon 100% examination was found to contain pharmaceutical drugs. He also revealed that the command in the third quarter of 2025, generated a total revenue of ₦116,243,603,670.58 revenue which is 34.3 percent higher than the ₦86,584,012,733.43 that was collected during the third quarter of 2024. A comparative analysis of the Command’s revenue performance in the last quarter shows that the command has mainta...

FOU Zone A, Seizes Fake Pharmaceuticals, Arms And Ammunition ... Hands Over Seized Pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)has announced that its operatives intercepted a substance suspected to be hard drugs along the Gbaji–Seme Road. The Comptroller of the unit, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, made the disclosure during a brief handing over that took place in his office on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025. According to a statement issued by the command Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, CSC Hussaini Abdullahi, the Comptroller stated that the interception took place at about 1700 hours on the 17th of October, 2025, when a patrol team, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Uduak Monday. The suspect was reportedly found in possession of a nylon bag tightly wrapped with sellotape. He stated that upon examination, the contents of the bag was discovered to be Ice Crystal Methamphetamine weighing 25 kilograms, with an estimated street value of ₦562,500,000. Shuaibu said that “the seizure underscores the un...

TinCan Island Customs Hands Over Seized Illicit Drugs Worth ₦5.3 Billion To NDLEA

The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, on Friday, 24th October 2025 handed over seized illicit drugs worth over #5.3 billion recently intercepted by the command to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka at the brief handing over ceremony revealed that the drugs which were recovered in two 40ft containers were concealed in motor vehicles ladened in the containers, attributing the seizures as testaments to the Command’s resolve to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Giving account of the seizures, the Area Controller said; "the first container, with number HLXU8500072 and Bill of Lading Number HLCUTOR2506000834, originating from Montreal, Canada, was intercepted on 4th of September 2025 through meticulous intelligence and coordinated enforcement efforts. Upon 100% physical examination, jointly conducted with other relevant ...

Comptroller Gambo Strengthens Partnership with British American Tobacco Nigeria With A Visit

The Customs Area Controller of Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, has commended the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) for its long-standing partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its unwavering compliance with existing trade regulations. According to a press statement issued by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC I) Abdulmalik Akintola, Comptroller Aliyu made the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the company’s facility recently, where he and his team were received by the Director of Operations, Hasnain Ishtiaq. Speaking during the visit, the CAC commended BATN’s operational standards and its significant contributions to the tobacco manufacturing sector in Nigeria and beyond. He highlighted the socio-economic impact of BATN’s activities, noting that the company’s operations significantly contribute to national revenue generation, job creation and industrial development. "The company’s ...

IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL ARSENIO DOMINGUEZ COMMENDS NIGERIA FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO INSTRUMENTS

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO, Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), particularly the impact of the Deep Blue Project in reducing piracy within Nigeria’s territorial waters and the wider Gulf of Guinea region. Parts of the letter reads, “I was particularly pleased to see first-hand the important work being undertaken by NIMASA to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime administration and to advance the effective implementation of IMO instruments,” the IMO Secretary-General stated. “Your Agency’s efforts to enhance maritime safety, security, and environmental protection clearly demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to upholding international standards and supporting the objectiv...

Comptroller Oshoba Charges Newly Promoted DCs And AC On Innovation, Integrity

The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged newly promoted Deputy and Assistant Comptrollers of Customs to embrace innovation, integrity, and continuous learning as they assume higher responsibilities within the Service. The training session, which is aimed at equiping the newly promoted officers with advanced knowledge and leadership skills essential for driving Customs modernization and effective trade facilitation was hosted on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at the headquarters of the command in Apapa Lagos. According to a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SC JT Ayagbalo, the Area Controller of command, Comptroller Oshoba while speaking at the opening session had congratulated the participants on their career advancement, describing their promotions as both a reward for hard work and a call to greater service, emphasizing that the new ranks come with increased expectations ...