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‎In a strategic effort to strengthen border security within the Ogun axis, the Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), received a high-level joint courtesy visit from the Area Commander of the Nigeria Police in Idiroko and the Border Patrol Commander. ‎ ‎The meeting, which focused on promoting a collaborative and inclusive policing approach is aimed at tackling  ‎trans-border crime and curbing economic sabotage. ‎ ‎Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, stated that although the Idiroko axis is presently calm, sustaining this  stability depends on robust intelligence sharing and well coordinated operations to dismantle smuggling networks. ‎Afeni emphasized that national  ‎security is a collective responsibility and urged personnel from both the NCS and the Nigeria Police Force to view one another as allies rather than rivals in the field. ‎ ‎The collaboration according to him, supp...

‎The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the retirement of one of its senior officers, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG)  Dera Nnadi (Rtd), marking the end of a distinguished career dedicated to national service and institutional development. ‎ ‎The colourful ceremony, held on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, brought together members of the NCS management team, senior officers, family members and well-wishers to honour the retiring officer’s impactful career. The occasion was particularly symbolic as it coincided with DCG Nnadi’s 60th birthday, making the celebration both a farewell and a milestone birthday tribute. ‎ ‎Leading the Service in paying tribute, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, described DCG Nnadi as an exemplary officer whose professionalism, discipline and commitment to duty significantly strengthened the values and operational effectiveness of the NCS. ‎ ‎According to the CGC, the retire...

L-R: Minister of Marine Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho when the NPA boss visited the office of the Minister in Abuja recently Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic and a growing export footprint; a development that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to economic diversification, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). ‎ ‎The report revealed that total cargo throughput surged by 24.8 percent rising from approximately 103.6 million metric tons in 2024 to over 129.3 million metric tons in 2025. ‎ ‎The report emphasized that the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, described the growth as one of the most significant annual increases in Nigeria’s maritime history, noting that th...

  ‎ ‎In a bid to strengthen collaboration with critical stakeholders in revenue generation and the facilitation of legitimate trade, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller DC Wale Moses Adewole, alongside members of the Command’s management team, paid a courtesy visit to British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN). ‎ ‎ During the visit, which was held yesterday, Thursday, 5 March 2026, according to press release issued by the command's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Superintendent of Customs, ASC 1, Akintola Abdulmalik, the Acting Customs Area Controller and his delegation were warmly received by the Director of Operations, Mr. Hasnain Ishtiaq. DC Adewole expressed appreciation to the management of BATN for the warm reception and commended the company for its significant contribution to revenue generation for the Nigeria Customs Service through excise duties, as well as its compliance with extant laws guiding excise operations. ‎ ...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) held at its Headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026. ‎ ‎Speaking at the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, delivered a presentation titled “Communicating the Results of Capacity-Building Initiatives More Effectively: Nigeria Customs Service Experience and Lessons Learned.” ‎ ‎In his address to delegates from member administrations, Maiwada explained that the NCS, under the leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who doubles as the Chairperson of the WCO Council, has deliberately transitioned from routine activity reporting to evidence-based storytelling that clearly demonstrates reform outcomes and measurable impact. ‎ ‎"The Service’s reform communication framework i...

‎In furtherance of its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration for enhanced national security and effective service delivery, the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service engaged with the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate. ‎ ‎On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Brigadier General Abubakar Saddiq Bugaje, paid a courtesy visit to the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command. While stating the purpose of his visit, the Garrison Commander expressed his profound appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and his delegation. ‎ ‎ He noted that the Nigerian Army is saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and property within Oyo State and emphasized the need for sustained cooperation among security agencies, as no agency can operate in isolation. He reaffirmed the commitment of the 2 D...

‎In a bid to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha. ‎ According to a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Isah Sulaiman, the CAC while speaking during the visit, stated that the CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts. The first is consolidation. On assuming duty, I resolved to consolidate on the gains already achieved and improve the existing relationship between Apapa Command and the Nigerian Navy within this axis.” On collaboration, he noted that modern border management requires agencies to work in tandem, adding: “While Custo...

‎ The Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, has announced that the Command generated N3,480,970,924.67 in revenue for the month of February 2026, with the month still ongoing. ‎ ‎He made this disclosure during an interactive session at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders, farmers and stakeholders organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Programme and GIZ International where he represented the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD. ‎ ‎ The event, held in Badagry on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was themed “Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Trade Information Desk for Agricultural Traders”. He noted that this figure represents a remarkable improvement over the N743,698,652.16 recorded in February 2025, attributing the surge largely to the seamless trade facilitation process adopted at the Command. ‎ ‎ In his words “For...

‎The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and community development through a significant donation to General Hospital, Apapa, Lagos. ‎ ‎As part of its ongoing efforts to create healthy relationships within its host communities, the Nigerian Shippers' Council has donated a specialized, adjustable dental chair to the hospital’s dental unit to improve oral healthcare services. ‎ ‎The equipment was presented by a delegation led by the Director, Special Duties Department, on behalf of the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON. ‎ ‎Speaking during the presentation, Mr Moses Abere reiterated the Council’s commitment to supporting initiatives that directly improve the well-being of Nigerians. He noted that access to quality healthcare services remains a critical component of sustainable community development, and the Council is proud to contribute to str...

  ‎...As Command Intercepts 1,300 Parcels of Cannabis to NDLEA Within two months ‎ ‎ The Acting Area  Controller of Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Deputy Comptroller OO Afeni, has assured smugglers and economic sabboteurs prowling the Ogun axis of consistent onslaught, as over seven thousand (7,000) parcels of cannabis were intercepted among other smuggled goods and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by his command, while over six thousand (6,000) parcels are yet to be handed over just within two months of his assumption of office. ‎ ‎ ‎The Acting Controller stated this recently  when he received the leadership of Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) who paid him a courtesy visit at the Command at the command's headquarters in Idiroko. ‎ ‎ Afeni solicited stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Customs Service and the Maritime Media. He went further to assure the leadership of CONMMEP of h...