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Seme Customs Sets New Revenue Record in 2025, Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Drive

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has achieved a historic financial milestone in 2025, recording its highest-ever monthly and annual revenue collections since inception. In December alone, the Command generated an unprecedented ₦3,628,485,590.00, marking the peak of its monthly performance. According to a press statement released by SC Tunde Ayagbalo, […]

CGC Adeniyi Charges Officers on Intelligence Being the Backbone of Modern Customs Operations

By Tunde Ojudun The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 5 January 2026, charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to place intelligence at the centre of their professional conduct, warning that no modern security or revenue operation can succeed without timely, credible and well-applied intelligence. […]

NIMASA Launches 30-Day Self-Compliance Window for Maritime Operators

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has initiated a 30-day grace period, effective January 5, 2026, for maritime stakeholders to conduct a self-audit and voluntarily comply with all statutory maritime regulations. This of the agency’s “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance,” targets full adherence to Nigeria’s maritime laws. Affected parties include […]

Port Harcourt II Customs Command Surpasses 2025 Revenue Target, Strengthens Nigeria’s Economy

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Command, has recorded a landmark achievement by exceeding its 2025 revenue target. With a goal of ₦700.01 billion, the Command collected an impressive ₦731.2 billion—representing 104.46% of its target. In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Theophilus P. Duniya, this […]

NIMASA Ends 2025 On A High Note

By Osagie Edward The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has ended the year 2025 on an impressive note, recording far-reaching achievements that have strengthened Nigeria’s maritime sector and enhanced the country’s standing in global maritime governance. Under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Agency earned commendations from the Presidency, maritime […]

Arewa Community Forum Berates Northern Leaders, Warns of Moral and Historical Judgment

The Lagos Chapter of the Arewa Community Forum has issued a powerful New Year statement, sharply criticizing Northern Nigeria’s political and traditional leadership for decades of failed governance, deepening insecurity, and the erosion of public trust. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Board of Trustees, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Tanko, the Forum accused Northern elites […]

Customs Gears Up for FS6000 Scanner Deployment at Apapa Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is finalizing preparations for the launch of its state-of-the-art FS6000 scanning machine at APM Terminals, Apapa. This follows a strategic inspection visit by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (ICT), DCG Oluyomi Adebakin, on Monday. The visit marks a critical step toward the full deployment of the non-intrusive inspection system, which recently […]