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  ‎ In a bold move to show commitment to the Convention on International Trade of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Ogun I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted four live pangolins along the Yemoamota–Igboora axis. ‎ ‎This was revealed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC  Chado Zakari, it noted  that officers acting on credible intelligence at about 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026. ‎ ‎ The statement stated, “A patrol team intercepted a motorcycle along the Yemoamota–Abule Igboora and Ebute Igboora axis. Upon inspection, officers discovered four pangolins confined in wire mesh cages and concealed within a sack. The sophisticated packaging suggests the involvement of an organised smuggling syndicate; The suspects abandoned the motorcycle and fled into the surrounding terrain under cover of darkness". ‎ ‎Prioritising the welfare of the endangered animals, the pangolins were handed over to the Wild...

In another landmark achievement in trade facilitation,  the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday in Lagos launch the One- Stop,- Shop (OSS) platform to further simplify trade and reduced delays in Nigerian ports. ‎ ‎This is in addition to other World Customs Organisation (WCO) certified tools like Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), Time Release Study (TRS), and the home grown B’Odogwu platform which is already operational in Nigeria. ‎ ‎In his address during the stakeholders engagement to roll out the platform, the Comptroller General of Customs, Dr Adewale Adeniyi said the gathering carries a special sense of continuity and purpose. ‎ ‎ This gathering also carries a special sense of continuity and purpose. Around this time last year, the Authorised Economic Operator programme, an initiative built on trust, compliance, and partnership with responsible operators was launched. That engagement marked a new phase in our relationship with the trading community, anchored on...

The Seme border Command of Nigeria Customs Service NCS, has again demonstrated it’s vigilance on anti- smuggling activities with the interception of a 22 packages of Cocaine weighing 25 kilograms valued at over One billion naira. ‎ ‎While showcasing the seizure at the Federal Operations Unit, FOU Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, Lagos State on Friday, 13th Fabruary 2026, the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi Mfr Phd who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Enforcement, Investigation and Inspection, DCG Timi Bomodi said the drugs were intercepted through credible intelligence by the eagle eyes- officers of the Service. ‎ ‎Giving account of the seizure,  DCG Bomodi said, “In the early hours of Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at approximately 0300 hours along the Badagry - Seme axis, our dedicated officers intercepted a Toyota  Highlander vehicle conveying 22 packages of substances suspected to be cocaine. The total weight of the illicit consignment i...

From 2nd left: Director, Marine Environment Management, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Oma Offodile; Director, Cabotage Services, NIMASA, Gloria Anyasodo; Director, Shipping Development, NIMASA,  Abdullahi Yelwa; Registrar of Ships, Iyelolu Adenike; CEO STARZS Marine and Engineering Ltd. Engr. Greg Ogbeifun and others during the stakeholders’ breakfast meeting. As part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has assured of its commitment to strengthen Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development ‎ ‎ ‎This assurance was given at a stakeholders’  breakfast meeting organised by the Agency with the theme “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the Shipbuilding Segment – Discussing Funding Models, Incentives, and Policy Support for Shipyards Growth".  The event held at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC)...

‎ The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to social development by commissioning a four-classroom block at the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre, Lagos ‎ ‎The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, mfr, Phd, commissioned the facility on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. The project, executed by the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command under the Customs Cares Initiative, is designed to improve access to education for inmates and support their reintegration into the society. ‎ ‎ Speaking at the event, Adeniyi reiterated that the Service would continue to implement people-focused interventions aligned with global development priorities and national policy direction. ‎ ‎“The Nigeria Customs Service, through the Customs Cares Initiative, will continue to undertake several interventions inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education, health, provision of water and support for literacy. These outcomes are driving our ...

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has officially commissioned a sports arena built in his name by the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. ‎ ‎The arena,  the ' Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena' (WASA) with state-of-the-art facilities is part of NCS Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Built on a reclaimed piece of land which hitherto was occupied by hoodlums, miscreants and other illegal occupants and some non state actor.  ‎ ‎ At the commissioning ceremony, CGC Adeniyi who was accompanied by Senior officers of the service and other Controllers within the Zone 'A' emphasized the importance of physical fitness and wellbeing for Customs officers and stakeholders, saying, “Our jobs are demanding, and it is necessary that we maintain the right work balance. This is why we encourage all officers to keep fit. I do mine each time I have the time in Abuja. Most Saturday mornings, you will not find me in bed. I’m out...

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has commended the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola, for his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–2027 biennium. ‎ ‎This, according to a press release signed by the Head of Public Relations of NIMASA, Edward Osagie was contained in a letter dated January 28 2026 and addressed to the Director General, the Honourable Minister in the letter, acknowledged Dr. Mobereola’s strategic leadership and instrumental role in securing Nigeria’s victory at the IMO Council elections held in London. ‎ ‎According to the Minister, Dr. Mobereola’s strategic engagement with IMO Member States and effective campaign coordination were pivotal to Nigeria’s resounding success, reflecting a hig...

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), recently concluded a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos. ‎ The engagement which is titled, “Achieving a 7-Day Cargo Dwell Time,” the session, which brought together the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) under the Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA) framework which was hosted by the NPA was geared towards streamlining port processes to bolster the Ease of Doing Business in Nigerian Ports. ‎ ‎The engagement, which was held at the Lagos Port Complex (LPC) in Apapa, followed an extensive on the spot exercise where officials were conducted round the ports and terminals to observed real-time vessel berthing and cargo clearance operations at both the TinCan Island and Lagos Port complexes. ‎ ‎The Director General of PEBEC, Zahrah Mustapha while speaking at the event, emphasized that the session was designed...

The TinCan Island command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over three container load of expired pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). ‎ ‎In a brief handover ceremony, the Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank O. Onyeka noted that the event underpinned the collective efforts to protect public health and national security. He said that the formal handing over of the three units of 20ft containers of expired pharmaceutical products would enable NAFDAC to take appropriate regulatory action on the items. ‎ ‎The Controller explained that the containers include units with number PONU031958/6 and MSKU711656/0, which were found to contain expired Tramadol tablets. He hinted that the consignments were thoroughly examined and resultd revealed that the first container contained 86 cartons of Vingil Tramadol BP 50mg, while the second container held 250 cartons of the same expired Tramadol product. ‎ ‎According t...