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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with journalists to build public trust, improve communication on its reforms and ensure Nigerians receive accurate information on its trade facilitation, border security, anti-smuggling and economic development responsibilities. The pledge was made on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, during a strategic media parley held ahead of the opening of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘C’, Acting Assistant Comptroller-General Pascal Chibuoke, declared the parley open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. The Comptroller-General, who was represented by Acting ACG Chibuoke welcomed participants from the South-East and South-South zones and urged them to maximise the conference sessions, stating that, “Let us continue to project the positive image of the Nigeria Customs Service through effective comm...

The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies operating at the nation's seaports to eliminate cargo clearance delays, reduce cargo damage and minimise the legal and financial disputes arising from prolonged port operations. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, made this call while speaking during a technical session at the just concluded 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja. On the consequences of cargo delays and their legal and financial implications, Dr. Akutah stressed that greater synergy among regulatory agencies is essential to improving operational efficiency across Nigeria's ports. He acknowledged that inefficiencies resulting from weak inter-agency coordination have continued to pose significant challenges to the nation's shipping industry, leading to avoidable delays, increased costs, cargo deterioration and protracted litigation. ...

L-R: Hajiya Hauwa Abbas, CEO/Founder, ABBASID Charity Foundation; Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, University of Jos Branch; Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative outreach in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, recently . In a significant demonstration of its commitment to alleviating hunger and supporting vulnerable communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has provided food relief to more than 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The humanitarian outreach, conducted in collaboration with the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office and supported by the ABBASID Charity Foundation, delivered essential food items including rice, noodles, and ...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, honoured outstanding officers and personnel for excellence, dedication and professionalism during the Award Dinner Night as part of the just concluded 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to public relations, strategic communication and institutional reforms. The award night brought together senior Customs officers, communication experts, media executives and development partners to recognise excellence, inspire greater commitment and promote a culture of professionalism across the Service. Presenting the awards, the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, said the ceremony was designed to celebrate officers whose dedication, professionalism and innovation have distinguished them in the discharge of their responsibilities...

The Nigeria Customs Service has launched a Management Information System (MIS) File Tracker commencing at PTML Area Command.  Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR described the move as part of efforts to deepen the use of technology for easy administration of customs personnel and promote speed and efficiency in processing documentation Represented by  DCG Oluyomi Adebakin, Deputy Comptroller General in Charge of ICT /Modernisation, Adeniyi said the initiative represents another milestone in the Service’s expanding modernisation agenda, which is focused on deploying digital solutions to improve operational efficiency, enhance transparency, and facilitate seamless trade. According to the press release issued on behalf of the Area Controller of the Command, DC Nurs Miko, by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSC AT Abubakar, the DCG Adebakin reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to leveraging technology to transform its operations a...

From right: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola makes a presentation to the Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau NSIB, Captain Alex Sabundu Badeh Jnr.; during a courtesy visit by the NSIB DG/CEO to the headquarters of NIMASA in Lagos. In a bid to enhance maritime safety, security and marine casualty investigation in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime Administrations and Safety Agency NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau NSIB. The commitment was made by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, when he received the Director General/CEO of the NSIB, Captain Alex Sabundu Badeh Jnr., on a courtesy visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Lagos. Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Mobereola affirmed that the Agency recognises the strategic role of the NSIB and the importance of stronger collaboration in advancing maritime saf...

The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed reports alleging that smugglers barricaded the Idiroko–Sango Ota road in Ogun State, describing the claims as false and a misrepresentation of an unfortunate traffic incident. According to information made available to the media, the traffic gridlock was caused by an accident involving a commercial trailer which broke down after falling into a badly failed section of the Atan road, leading to a temporary obstruction of vehicular movement. The Command clarified that the vehicles trapped in the resulting congestion were legitimate commercial trucks conveying red palm oil to local markets and had no connection whatsoever with smuggling activities. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Chado Zakari explained that the sheer number of heavy-duty vehicles caught in the traffic mistakenly led some members of the public to conclude that smugglers had taken over the road, a claim the Command insists is entirely unfoun...

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Deputy Comptrollers to embrace innovation, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and prepare to steer the Service through an era of rapid technological advancement and institutional reform. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Strategic Refresher Course for Deputy Comptrollers at the Nigeria Customs Training College, Ikeja, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Adeniyi stressed that continuous professional development is essential as customs administrations worldwide increasingly adopt digital technologies, automation, and modern operational systems. He said the NCS is investing heavily in both local and international training programmes to equip officers with the skills and expertise needed to meet evolving global standards. According to him, officers must demonstrate competence, readiness, and the ability to take on greater leadership responsibilities, noting that leadership is measured through sust...

L-R: Prof. Joe Ezigbo, Founder, Falcon Corporation and Chairman of the Occasion; Chief Ven Onwughalu, husband of the awardee; Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Mr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head, Imo, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards, AMTY, where Mrs. Onwughalu was honoured as Woman of the Year, in Awka, Anambra State recently. Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been honoured as Woman of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, corporate governance, leadership and service to society. The award ceremony, held at the Stanel Dome Conference Centre, Awka, Anambra State brought together distinguished business leaders, academics, captains of industry and public figures to celebrate individuals and institutions whose achievements continue to shape business, governance, academia, public service a...