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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...

Following the success of its maritime security architecture known as the Deep Blue project, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of the project which impact has been felt across the Gulf of Guinea and gained global recognition, to ensure sustainability and greater impact. ‎ ‎Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this known during his strategic visit to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday. ‎ ‎Mobereola, while commending the Navy for their harmonious collaboration with NIMASA and congratulating the CNS who had perviously served as Maritime Guard Commander under the Agency, called for continued partnership with the Navy under his watch. ‎ ‎He said, "It is important that we continue our partnership and strengthen our relationship. Our purpose here is to congratulate you, and to discuss the benefits of the Deep Blue Project; how to sust...

  ...AS ACG BABANDEDE CHARGES OFFICERS ON INTEGRITY AND TRADE FACILITATION ‎ ‎ The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday, Thursday, 5 February 2026, played host to the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarisation visit during which he commended officers and men of the Command for their exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation throughout last year 2025. ‎ ‎While addressing officers during the visit, the Zonal Coordinator stated that the purpose of his visit was to acknowledge the operational challenges faced by the Command, appreciate its notable achievements and further boost the morale of personnel who have consistently surpassed expectations, particularly in revenue collection where the Command exceeded its annual target. ‎ ‎ The ACG also lauded the Command’s sustained anti-smuggling efforts, especially the significant s...

‎ The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in its onslaught against drug trafficking and anti-smuggling, recently inflicted a heavy injury to the finances of drug traffickers . This is because the Command working in collaboration with sister agencies has seized a humongous amount of Cannabis Indica, a more potent strain of Cannabis that was imported into the country. ‎ ‎Briefing newsmen on the seizure on Wednesday, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka said “Today we gather to inform you about the recent development in our operations to secure ournation’s borders and ensure public safety, which aligns with the topic of this year’s WCO 2026 International Customs Day, “Customs Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment". ‎ ‎ “Precisely on Wednesday 28 January, 2026, after an extensive physical examination conducted by our officers, alongside other relevant agencies, which included the operatives of the Nati...

‎ The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) last fiscal year 2025 recorded a total revenue collection of ₦1,609,874,328,972.55 trillion marking a significant milestone in the Command’s operational history. ‎ ‎The Comptroller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during a colourful award ceremony organized to recognise and reward officers whose dedication and professionalism contributed to the record-breaking performance. According to him, the amount collected surpassed the Command’s annual revenue target of ₦1,524,669,999,478.52 by a notable margin of ₦85,204,329,494.03. ‎ ‎ The event which was held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at it’s headquarters in Lagos, according to Command's Public Relations officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Oscar Ivara was described by the Area Controller as an achievement which was based on the result of collective effort, enhanced efficiency and transparency, rather than individual contribution...

‎Following the strategic enforcement operations of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) , 144 smuggling attempts were recently thwarted by the zone as the unit recorded a major breakthrough with the interception of contraband goods valued at over ₦3.3 billion. ‎ ‎This was disclosed at the maiden press briefing of the Area Controller of Zone 'A', Comptroller Gambo Aliyu on Tuesday 3rd February, 2026 which was  held at the command  headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, which he described as his first official engagement with the media since he assumed office as the Customs Area Controller of the zone. ‎ ‎Reaffirming the commitment of the unit to strengthening border security, protecting the economy and upholding professionalism in line with the mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service,  Gambo revealed that upon assumption of duty few weeks earlier, his leadership introduced a reform agenda anchored on Change Management, Compliance Mana...

R eaffirming its commitment to border security, trade facilitation and inter-agency collaboration , the Port and Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over seized arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), ‎ ‎Speaking at the handover ceremony on Friday, 30 January 2026, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Joe Anani, said the exercise underscored Customs’ zero-tolerance for smuggling and its resolve to ensure that only legitimate trade thrives within Nigeria’s borders. Comptroller Anani noted that the handover was carried out with the approval of the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi PhD, mfr. ‎ ‎According to the CAC, the items handed over included five pistols of different makes, one Crossman Pump Master rifle, 132 Remington live cartridges, 51 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition, four 9mm magazines, 40 rounds of assorted 9mm and blank/hollow ...