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I President Ahmed Tinubu has charged African nations to dismantle inefficient borders, modernise their Customs systems and commit to a unified trade architecture capable of reshaping the continent’s economic future. ‎ ‎He stated this on Monday, 17 November 2025 while declaring open the maiden Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit at the State House in Abuja. ‎ ‎ President Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said Africa’s prosperity depends on deliberate reforms that convert its large market and population into a functional economic bloc, thereby replacing fragmented markets with coordinated policy implementation, stressing that every country must demonstrate political will, institutional alignment and the readiness to deploy technology that simplifies trade. ‎ ‎In his words, “The administration’s reform, exchange rate unification, fuel subsidy removal, port modernisation, and stronger Customs digitalization, were desig...

The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has continued to strive in the area of revenue generation for the country as it hit yet another height in its revenue generation drive. ‎ ‎The Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Frank Onyeka, since the introduction of the Unified Customs Management System, codenamed the B'Odogwu software platform has continued to experience greater performances in various areas of its operations. ‎ ‎The October 2025 revenue record as obtained from the office of the public relations officer, Chief Supretendent of Customs, Oscar Ivara shows the second highest revenue generation of the Command with the a total of one hundred and fifty four billion, three hundred and eighty four million, eight hundred and thirty four thousand, fifty naira and ninety three Kobo (₦154,384,834,050.93k) only ‎ ‎Recall that the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Onyeka has said in August when the Command recorded its highest r...

In its war against wildlife trafficking and protection, o peratives of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a lion cub and two patas monkeys being smuggled along the Gbaji, Badagry- Seme highway. According a statement from the command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Isah Sulaiman, the interception occured on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at about 0219hrs, during a stop-and-search operation at Gbaji. The statement said operatives of the command had intercepted a blue Mazda vehicle with registration number MUS 743 HA and upon inspection discovered the endangered species being transported in the vehicle in clear violation of national and international wildlife protection laws. The seizure demonstrate the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the “nation’s biodiversity and to uphold Nigeria’s obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), he said. The s...

Troops of 25 Task Force  Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa LGA of Borno State, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest. According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, "the patrol team which was led by the Commander 25 Brigade Brigadier General M Uba and comprised troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) courageously fought through the   insurgents ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in dissaray and to abandone their mission. During the encounter two brave soldiers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price while on active service to the nation. While commending the troops for their gallantry, the Army high command commiserates with families and associates of the deceased gallants for their heroic sacrifice to ...

The Port And Terminals MultiServices Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized a huge cocaine shipment valued at ₦29.4 bn in Lagos. The consignment which was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Joe Anani on Tuesday, 11th November 2025. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the command's headquarters, Comptroller Anani disclosed that the operatives of the Command had noticed suspicious packages in one of about 39 empty containers meant for export loading and decided to investigate the content where the hard drugs were found. He identified the 1x20ft container with number GCNU1332851 which was from Freetown, Sierra Leone on October 7, 2025. According to him, the terminal operator alerted the Customs Command leading to the operatives carrying out a joint examination. Among the agencies that took part in the examination where the hard drugs were discovered include officers of t...

I'm Maritime stakeholders has advocated for improved dockworkers safety and security just as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola commended them for their immense contributions to Nigeria’s maritime development. These were the views of various stakeholders at the 2025 Dockworkers Day celebration in Lagos on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, which was hosted by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The event, which sought to bring the importance of safe working conditions and enhanced welfare for Nigerian dockworkers with theme, "Safe Port, Safe Ship" also highlighted government Initiatives to improve safety standards.  Delivering his keynote address,  the Honourable Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola who was represented at the event by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola,  saluted the incredible work of dockw...

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday, 11th November rolled out the drums to welcome back one of their own who had gone a journey of courage and inspiration riding motor bike from Nigeria to Belgium in 72days. Speaking during the ceremony held in the conference hall of the command, the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba commended the heroine, Assistant Comptroller, AC Akpevwe Ogboru who is from the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Unit of the command for her exceptional achievement, describing her as “a true ambassador of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)” following her historic solo motorbike trip. He said, "Your trip on a motorbike from Nigeria to Belgium speaks volumes about our Service and the values we uphold. You have proven yourself as an ambassador of the Nigeria Customs Service, particularly of Apapa Command, where you serve with distinction. We followed your journey with great pride, and it felt like watching the Discove...

The Assistant Controller General of Corrections (ACG) in charge of Zone A Headquarters, Lagos and Ogun States, ACG Jude Agboje, paid a courtesy visit to Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 11 November  2025. According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, the visit was primarily aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration between the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigerian Army, with particular emphasis on supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates within correctional facilities under Zone A. . During the visit, ACG Agboje emphasized the importance of continuous cooperation and support from the Division to effectively achieve the Service's mandate. He solicited the Division's assistance in areas such as vocational training, manpower development, and provision of facilities that could enhance the rehabilitation and reintegrati...

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (left) and the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen during the visit  The government of Denmark has pledged its continued support for Nigeria's maritime sector development while seeking to explore new areas of economic partnerships. This was disclosed by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen, during his recent visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency head office in Lagos.  Mr. Jansen emphasised the longstanding ties between both countries which spans decades and has seen the Danish government and Danish private companies invest in the Nigerian maritime industry.  He further expressed optimism that his country is willing to explore new areas of collaboration with Nigeria especially in training of seafarers and maritime security support amongst others. Welcoming the delegation to NIMASA, the Director General, Dr....