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The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Ian Saunders, has described Nigeria’s Time Release Study (TRS) as a practical and evidence-based reform capable of strengthening border efficiency, boosting trade competitiveness within trade corridors in Africa and enhancing national safety. ‎ ‎Saunders stated this on Monday, 26th January 2026, during the presentation of the TRS Report conducted at Tin Can Island Port, noting that the study offers Nigeria “specific and objective insights” into how its border clearance processes function and where targeted improvements can be made. ‎ ‎According to him, the TRS, implemented with the support of the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, goes beyond policy formulation by translating reform goals into measurable operational outcomes. ‎ ‎“The findings of this study provide Nigeria with a clear opportunity to deliver equally clear improvements that will strengthen both the economy and the safety of the country,” S...

...Dedicated fleets to provide trade connectivity and support access to global markets ‎...Provides faster connectivity to key trade lanes ‎ ‎ DHL Aviation recently unveiled two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircrafts at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing investment in SSA’s logistics infrastructure. The additional air capacity will enhance transit times, improve delivery predictability, and extend DHL’s reach to support businesses across West Africa and beyond. ‎ ‎As the only integrator with a dedicated air network in Sub-Saharan Africa, DHL continues to expand its aviation uplift to meet growing demand from West African businesses across key sectors, including e-commerce, perishables, energy and life sciences & healthcare. ‎ ‎"As trade expands across Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Area, businesses are demanding predictable transit times and consistent delivery performance. The t...

In another major joint operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud; a potent strain of cannabis,  hidden inside an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle. ‎ ‎The seizure occurred barely 24 hours after Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller  (CAC) Apapa Port Command, received a World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit. The illicit substance was concealed in Thirteen (13) bags within one of four vehicles contained in a single import consignment. ‎ ‎A detailed weighing confirmed the breakdown as Ten bags at 25kg each, One at 29kg, and Two at 34.5kg and 34kg respectively, totaling 347.5kg. ‎ ‎This,  according to a press release issued by the command's Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, CSC Isah Sulaiman marks the fourth significant joint drug interception by the NCS and NDLEA at Apapa Port in under ...

‎ The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in it's intensified enforcement activities has intercepted a 20ft container of expired rae material snd another 40ft of falsely declared good while achieving a remarkable revenue growth in 2025.   ‎ ‎The Acting Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukmon  Adigun disclosed this last Friday while briefing newsman in the presence of other senior officers and heads of Units in the command's conference hall. ‎ ‎ Giving account of the seizures, the Acting Area Controller informed that the containers were intercepted during routine cargo examination, the 20ft container was found to contain a violate import regulations item which pose potential risks to public health as the container, GESU 3900612 , containing 440 bags of 25kg expired raw material known as Triple Pressed Stearic Acid which originated  from Indonesia, with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of Thirty Six Million, ...

The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Monday, 26 January 2026, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), describing the Service as a critical institution at the intersection of revenue mobilisation, national security and trade facilitation. ‎ ‎The Minister spoke at the Ladi Kwali Hall in Abuja during the 2026 International Customs Day celebration, where she commended officers and men of the Service for sustaining professionalism under increasing public and economic expectations. ‎ ‎In her address, Uzoka-Anite said  “Federal Government recognizes Customs as a strategic partner in the implementation of fiscal, monetary and structural reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, noting that efficient border management remains central to economic stability and growth. ‎ ‎According to her, “Nigeria Customs Service has demonstrated that revenue assurance, tr...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded a high-level, two-day management workshop aimed at accelerating trade facilitation reforms and streamlining the ease of doing business across the federation. ‎ ‎The workshop, which was organised in partnership with Reverso Business Services Limited ran from 22 to 23 January 2026, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to digital modernisation and the removal of bureaucratic bottlenecks within Nigeria's trade corridors. ‎ ‎The engagement, according to a statement from the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, forms part of the Service’s broader reform agenda under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, aligning operations with global best practices and positioning Customs as a key driver of Nigeria’s economic growth. ‎ ‎The final day of the workshop focused on emerging trends in global trade, digital trans...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has confirmed a violent attack on some of its officers by suspected armed drug traffickers during an anti-smuggling operation at Akokoro area of Iwoye, Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Thursday, 22 January 2026, at about 1600 hours. ‎ ‎The incident, according to a press statement signed on behalf of the Acting Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Afeni by the command Public Relations Officer SC Chado Zakari, occurred while officers of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected to be conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. Before reinforcement teams could arrive, the suspects mobilised a large number of armed hoodlums and launched a coordinated attack on the patrol team. ‎ ‎The statement revealed that in a deliberate effort to obstruct law enforcement, the attackers mounted heavy barricades at about nine (9) s...

‎ The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy  and the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has continued to receive commendation from stakeholders for commissioning and official launch of the Cabbotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) Application Portal. ‎ ‎The WISTA Nigeria in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Odunayo Ani Commended the Minister, His Excellency  Adegboyega Oyetola and the NIMASA Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola for their strategic vision and dedication to implementing practical solutions that respond to longstanding needs in the industry.  ‎ ‎The statement reads in full, "On behalf of the Women Maritime Associations in the Nigerian maritime industry, and in my capacity as President of WISTA Nigeria, I warmly congratulate the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, led by His Excellency, Honourable Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), under the leadership of Directo...

The Calabar Port Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mr. Ibifire Alex Ekine and his management team welcomed Engr. Jani Ibrahim, the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), who paid a courtesy visit to Calabar Port as part of his efforts to strengthen collaboration between the private sector and port authorities. ‎ ‎The visit provided a platform for constructive discussions on business ideas, trade facilitation and strategies to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Calabar Port. Key areas of focus included improving port operations, attracting investment, boosting regional trade, and leveraging public–private partnerships to unlock the port’s full economic potential. ‎ ‎ Through this engagement, NACCIMA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that promote commerce, industry, and export growth, while the port management highlighted  opportunities for collabora...