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...
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Nigeria Customs Service Strengthens Inter-Agency Collaboration as Force PRO Visits Headquarters
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, hosted the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, at its Headquarters in Abuja. The visit underscored the Service’s commitment to building stronger inter-agency collaboration in strategic communications, public engagement, and institutional trust....
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Nigeria Customs Service acknowledged MoF’s directive on implementation of 4% FOB.
‎It has been acknowledged by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) that the Federal Ministry of Finance has ordered the suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) tax on imported goods. The Service is dedicated to supporting government fiscal policies and values the Ministry’s involvement in this issue.‎‎‎Following this directive, the Service has started consulting with the...
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UPDATES ON THE NIGERIAN CUSTOMS SERVICE ONGOING RECRUITMRNT EXERCISE.
‎The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), which began its recruitment process on Friday, December 27, 2024, with an official ad in national newspapers, is happy to update the public on its progress. A total of 3,927 positions were posted in the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres in accordance with its statutory mandate to improve service...
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NIGERIA’S PRIVATE SECTOR ON THE RISE AS CUSTOMS GROWTH SIGNALS STRONGER OUTLOOK
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising trade systems and boosting revenue as Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) performance continues to exceed expectations. At the 62nd meeting of the NCS Board in Abuja, Edun announced that Customs generated ₦3.7 trillion in the...