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The Acting Customs Area Controller, Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji L. Adigun, has charged officers and men of the Command to strengthen teamwork, uphold operational discipline and intensify measures to bloc revenue leakages to enhance the Command’s overall performance and contribute to the achievement of the Command’s revenue target. DC Adigun, according to the press release issured by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Theophilus P Duniya psc, gave the charge during a welcome parade organized in his honour by officers and men of the Command following his assumption of leadership responsibilities. He expressed appreciation to Almighty God and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, for the opportunity to serve. The Acting CAC described his appointment as a call to greater responsibility, dedication and commitment to the Service. He assured personnel of his determination to dis...

The Diamond Fitness Club of Nigeria, Lagos, has inaugurated Ozo Dr. Azubuike Augustine Ekweozor, RFF (Ide Umuawulu, Ozo Eji Ama Atu na Ebeteghete), as its new President, ushering in a three-year administration focused on organisational growth, members’ welfare and the promotion of physical fitness. Ekweozor, an indigene of Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was inaugurated alongside other executive members on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Monarch Event Center, Lekki, Lagos, during the club’s Diamond Experience 2026. The event, according to reports attracted friends of the club, representatives of sister organisations, captains of industry, business associates, and partners. It also featured the club’s end-of-year celebration, providing an opportunity for members and guests to celebrate its achievements and strengthen existing relationships. In his inaugural address, the new President presented an inclusive leadership vision anchored on members’ interests...

Following the elevation of Comptroller Abdullahi Shuaibu Kaila, to the rank of Acting Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, t he Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service recorded a leadership transition with the assumption of duty by Deputy Comptroller Olisa Alumanah as Acting Customs Area Controller of the command. The change of leadership, according to press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command,  Superintendent of Customs, SC John Tunde Ayagbalo, took place on Wednesday, 11th November 2026, which marked the conclusion of ACG Kaila's tenure at the border command after approximately eight months of service to the command. In his farewell remarks, the outgoing Customs Area Controller described his elevation as a new phase in his career, expressing appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the management of the Service for the opportunity to serve at a higher level. He also reflected on the achievement...

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service witnessed a seamless leadership transition on Tuesday, 10th November, 2026 as Deputy Comptroller Femi Felix Akanni formally assumes duty as the Acting Customs Area Controller, succeeding Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, who has just been redeployed to Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne Port. The handing-over and taking-over ceremony according to a press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, CSC Victor Ogagbor featured an official parade to the delight of officers and guests, was graced by the Acting Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, alongside officers, stakeholders and representatives of partner agencies. In his valedictory address, the outgoing Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Bolaji Lukman Adigun, expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to serve at the command.  While reflecting on the achievements recorded du...

The Network of Nigeria Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) has secured the participation of more prominent personalities from Nigeria’s maritime industry at its forthcoming Unity Conference, with former Director of Public Relations of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Hajia Lami Tumarka; Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, ACG Charles Edike (rtd); and President of Women in Maritime Africa (WIMA), Mrs Theodora Nwanze, among the latest high-profile personalities confirmed for the event.  The conference, scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, is expected to attract key policymakers, heads of maritime agencies, industry leaders, legal practitioners, freight forwarders and other critical stakeholders for strategic discussions on the future of Nigeria’s maritime sector.  The conference, which will be chaired by the former Director-General of NIMASA, Barrister Temisan Omatseye, while the Minister of Marine and Blue E...

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service was filled with joy and celebration as officers, men and stakeholders gathered to honour and bid farewell to the outgoing Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Bolaji Lukman Adigun, FSM, following his posting to Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne Port. The event, according to the statement from the command's Public Relations Officer, CSC Victor Ogagbor was marked by glowing tributes, goodwill messages and expressions of appreciation for his leadership, dedication and commitment to service during his tenure at the Command. Speaking at the occasion, the Acting Comptroller, Western Marine Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Thomas Jonah, reflected on the invaluable professional lessons and experiences gained while serving under DC Adigun as Deputy Comptroller of Administration. He commended his leadership qualities and prayed for his continued elevation, success and progress in the Nigeria...

L-R: Regional Bank Head, Abuja III, Martin Ayodele; Divisional Head, SME Banking, Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, North Directorate, Sufiyanu Garba; and Regional Bank Head, Abuja, Vanessa Mordi (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum, held in Abuja recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through improved access to affordable financing, business advisory services and capacity-building initiatives. The bank restated this commitment at the Abuja edition of its quarterly SME Business Forum, themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Abuja Businesses for Sustainable Growth”. The forum brought together entrepreneurs, industry stakeholders and regulatory representatives to address key issues affecting business competitiveness and growth. Speaking at the event, Executive Director, North Directorate, Fidelity Bank Plc, Sufiyanu Garba,...

As part of efforts to strengthen the Customs Training Collage operational capacity and improve its training environment, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Mfr on Friday, 7th November 2026, visited the facility in Ikeja to inspect critical facilities and assess their condition. According to a press release signed by the College's Acting Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, Ibrahim Isah, the CGC reflected on his personal journey in the Service, emphasising the importance of dedication, discipline and professionalism in building a successful career in the NCS. Adeniyi urged officers to uphold punctuality, obedience to lawful instructions, teamwork and respect for constituted authority, while warning against corruption, abuse of office, compromise of government revenue and unauthorised disclosure of official information. He further stressed the importance of exercising caution on social media and familiarising themselves with ...

…Highlights Anti-Money Laundering Efforts at ONSA Security Briefing The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) processed 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs) and 99,839 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) between September and October 2026, reflecting sustained efforts to facilitate legitimate trade, improve cargo clearance processes and enhance revenue generation. The figures were disclosed during a joint security press briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the  Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Speaking at the briefing, the Service's National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, said the performance reflected the Service’s continued commitment to improving trade processes through efficient documentation, digital interventions, and stronger collaboration with stakeholders across the trade value chain. A breakdown of the figures showed that the Service processed 2,102 PAARs in Septem...