The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to social development by commissioning a four-classroom block at the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre, Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, commissioned the facility on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. The project, executed by the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command under the Customs Cares Initiative, is...
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Customs Assures Onion Farmers, Exporters of Support
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New Strategic Alliances Set to Boost Kaduna Area Command’s Effectiveness
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kaduna Area Command, under the leadership of the Comptroller Sa’ad Garba Hassan has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration and fostering robust inter-agency synergy with sister security agencies across Kaduna State. This renewed commitment formed the highlight of the Controller’s courtesy visits to heads of security and law enforcement agencies within...
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Revenue Remittance: NCS Moves to Sanction Banks for Processing Delays
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has moved to enforce strict financial discipline by activating penalties against designated banks failing to remit collected revenue on time. The decision follows a reconciliation exercise of collections processed through the B’odogwu platform, which revealed significant delays by several financial institutions.The NCS stated that these delays breach Service Level Agreements...
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Kwara Customs Gets New Boss as Ogundeyi Takes Over, Pledges Teamwork, Transparency
There was a formal change of leadership at the Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, as Comptroller Faith Mathew Ojeifo handed over to Deputy Comptroller Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, who assumed duty as Acting Area Controller. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Comptroller Ojeifo thanked officers and men of the Command, sister security agencies and key stakeholders...
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CGC Adeniyi Chairs First WCO Policy Session, Strengthens Nigeria’s Global Customs Profile
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has presided over his first meeting as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, steering the 93rd Session of the Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala, and deepening Nigeria’s visibility in global customs governance. The session, held from 2 to 4 December 2025 at the historic Hotel Soleil, drew...
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE BOARD APPROVES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS TO STRENGTHEN TRADE FACILITATION, REVENUE EFFICIENCY
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on Tuesday chaired the 64th Regular Meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board, approving key leadership appointments and promotions to strengthen operational efficiency and reinforce the Service’s role in Nigeria’s economic transformation.The Board confirmed five Deputy Comptroller-Generals and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals...
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TINCAN ISLAND HANDS OVER ILLICIT DRUGS WORTH ₦5.3 BILLION CONCEALED IN IMPORTED VEHICLES.*
1. The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command, has announced the interception of two containers laden with motor vehicles used to conceal significant quantities of illicit drugs. The Command made the disclosure during a press briefing held at its headquarters on Friday, 24 October 2025.2. Addressing members of the press, the Customs Area...
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TINCAN ISLAND COMMAND, NIGERIAN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING FEDERATION PARTNER TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT*
In an effort to promote sports and youth empowerment in Nigeria, the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, played host to the leadership of the Nigerian Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF).The delegation, led by the National President of the Federation, Chief John Uche, was received by the...
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Customs Delivers Lecture on Emerging Threats in Cross-Border Trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) continued to demonstrate its leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s economy and national security through capacity-building and inter-agency collaboration on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. The Service The engagement, which was delivered during a sensitisation lecture at the Sterling Academy Hub, located at the Sterling Bank Plaza in Abuja, aimed to educate participants...