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From right: Executive Secretary/CEO, NSC, Dr. Pius presents a plaque to the Registrar/CEO, CRFFN, Mr. Kingsley Igwe during a visit Tuesday in Lagos. The Registrar/CEO of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding ?6 the wPractice in Nigeria CRFFN, Mr. Kingsley Igwe, on Tuesday, May, 20th, 2025, led a delegation on a strategic courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Pius Akutah, MON of Nigerian Shippers’ Council NSC in Lagos. The visit, which focused on strengthening institutional collaboration to boost freight forwarding practices across Nigeria, underscored the value of partnership, professionalism, and structured engagement between maritime agencies under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Key areas of discussion included developing a formal framework for cooperation, supporting capacity building for freight forwarders, and enhancing regulatory processes through innovations like KYC compliance. Mr. Igwe also sought NSC’s support in scaling CRFFN’s training ...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting seamless and sustainable trade operations, with a renewed focus on facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Tariff and Trade Department, DCG Caroline Niagwan,  made the pledge in Lagos on Monday, 19 May 2025, during the 2025 edition of the NCS Trade Facilitation Stakeholder Consultative Forum, which also commemorated one year anniversary of the Advance Ruling Programme. The event, with theme “Trade Facilitation Measures for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technologies” the forum brought together key industry stakeholders, development partners, and government officials to explore Customs’ evolving role in supporting Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Delivering the keynote address, DCG Caroline Niagwan described trade facilitation as central to...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has  commissioned three major infrastructural projects, a newly renovated Senior Officers Mess, a fully equipped Gym House, and a state-of-the-art Office Complex for the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA).  The commissioning ceremony,  which was held  on Monday at the Command headquarters in Seme, was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, who personally unveiled the facilities.  The event marked a significant milestone in the Command’s ongoing efforts to improve welfare, professionalism, and community development as the CGC's presence was hailed as a demonstration of his commitment to officers’ welfare and the modernization of the Service. In his address, the Customs Area Controller of Seme Command, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, PhD, expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General and highlighted the significance of the new projects. He described the occasion as more than ju...

  ...AS EAST AFRICAN NATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA'S IMO CATEGORY C BID.  Director General, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola (right) presenting a souvenir to the Head of the Delegation/Vice Chairman of TASAC, Rukia D. Shamte during a study visit by TASAC to the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Tanzanian counterpart, the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation ,TASAC, have deepened cooperation in knowledge sharing in the areas of Flag and Port State Control, Seafarer Development and Certification, Cabotage regime implementation, Maritime Security, and digital transformation of processes among others.  This was the thrust of deliberations during a working visit by the Maritime Administration of the East African nation to NIMASA led by Rukia D Shante, Vice Chairman, TASAC who also announced the support of the Tanzanian Government for Nigeria's bid to seek election into Category C at the International Maritime O...

The Ogun I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of the dynamic Comptroller GA Otunla, recently hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement session focuslng on enhancing trade facilitation along the Idiroko-Igolo border corridor. The strategic event which  was held at the Command's conference room, brought together key players in cross-border trade, including representatives from the Benin Republic Customs Authority, trade associations, business leaders, clearing agents from both Nigeria and Benin Republic, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Customs liaison officers. According to the statement signed and made available to media by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSC Chado Zakaria anipr, said the dialogue centered on improving customs cooperation and streamlining business processes to foster the smooth flow of legitimate trade across the corridor.  Comptroller Otunla in his opening remarks emphasized the significan...

For Officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Services, the past one year has been very eventful,  with issues associated with the epileptic server breakdowns last year in Lagos ports leading to delays in clearance of goods, the Service had to quickly consider introducing a new technology that will provide an enduring efficient service. The constant server breakdown was becoming worrisome to the stakeholders; Importers and customs agents complained of suffering a lot of financial losses due to disruptions in operations. Apparently concerned about the complains, the Customs management team rose to action. This was what led to the introduction of the B’Odogwu project. The Service describes the technology as a locally developed unified management system which main objective is to free customs agents and their importers from constant server breakdown. It was aimed at improving on trade facilitation and ensuring efficiency. As Customs explained, it is to “replace the older Nigeria Integr...

T he Federal Operations Unit Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has made seizures of assorted contraband goods worth more than N1.5 billion within 3weeks This was revealed by the Controller of the Unit, Compt MS Shuaibu while addressing a press briefing yesterday, he also informed  that four suspects were arrested in connection with the various seizures. He gave the breakdown of the seizures to include assorted dainty cars, thousands of foreign parboiled rice, cannabis sativa, tramadol, premium motor spirit (PMS) as well as bales of used clothing. The Controller noted that with a renewed efforts which have significantly improved strategies to secure Nigeria’s south western states borders against economic saboteurs said, He said within this short period of three weeks, his unit has inflicted substantial losses on these non-state actors through the interception of numerous illegal goods. While leavraging  on the principles of open governance advocated by the Comptroller G...

Determined to clear the port corridors of congestion, eliminate security threats, and environmental hazards which have long plagued the Nigerian ports, the Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and relevant security agencies has embarked on a three-day full-scale clean-up and sensitisation operation at the Lagos port corridors. This exercise, tagged "NPA Security Clearance Operations 2025" is aimed at tackling the various issues hindering smooth operations at the ports and pave the way for a better future of greater port efficiency. The scope of this extensive clean-up operation covers all entry approaches to the Tin Can Island Complex, Lagos Port Complex, Kirikiri Lighter Terminals I & II, and the port environs. The goal is to clear out criminal elements, miscreants, hoodlums, shanties, kiosks, machinery, equipment, and containers that obstruct the free flow of traffic and pose a threat to the safety of personnel, ...

...Generates Over N847m In April ...Seized IEDs, Cannabis Sativa, PMS others Goods Valued at N669.7m The Seme Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) working in line with the Federal Government economic diversification agenda on the promotion of non oil exports, the command has facilitated the movement of 2,029 trucks which is equivalent to 88,036.15 metric tonnes of made in Nigeria products with an Free On Board  (FOB) value of  ₦16,900,987,331.10k and the National Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) fees of ₦84,504,936.66k, between March 13th and May 13th 2025. The Command also, through commitment and professionalism and with a sustained efforts at ensuring that all revenue leakages are blocked, and every legitimate kobo due to the Federal Government is collected without compromise generated a total revenue of ₦847,058,879.30k for the month of April 2025, and made seizures of assorted unwholesome goods with a duty paid value (DPV). ₦669,785,236.00k . The Area Controller o...

The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has successfully processed its first Single Goods Declaration (SGD) using the indigenously developed B’Odogwu platform. The landmark event, which according the a statement by the commands' Public Relations Officer, SC OE Ivara took place on Monday, May 12, 2025, marking a significant step in trade facilitation, transparency, and operational efficiency at one of the country’s busiest Seaports. The successful deployment and processing of the inaugural SGD on the B’Odogwu platform reflect the Customs Service’s ongoing commitment to digital transformation, in line with the Federal Government’s drive to enhance ease of doing business. The statement stated that the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka while Speaking on the watershed moment said the achievement demonstrates the readiness of the command to embrace technology that streamlines cargo clearance procedures, reduces dwell t...