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Operation Whirlwind Hands Over Seized Fuel Tankers, Auctions 40,750 Litres of Petrol

By Tunde Ojudun The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller A.L. Aliyu, has announced the interception of four tankers loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and over 1,630 jerry cans of petrol valued at ₦40.75 million. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Aliyu handed over three of the seized tankers, containing more than […]

NIWA Unveils Strategies to Enhance Operational Efficiency

By Tunde Ojudun The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has unveiled new strategies to enhance its operational efficiency and deepen collaboration with key stakeholders, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability. At a press conference held at NIWA Headquarters in Lokoja, Acting Managing Director Umar Yusuf Girei highlighted recent initiatives, including a two-day Executive and […]

Blue Economy Needs Vibrant Youths to Unlock ₦3 Trillion Potential, Says Farinto

By Tunde Ojudun The Marine and Blue Economy is a goldmine that requires the energy and innovation of Nigeria’s youths to fully realize its economic potential, according to Dr. Kayode Collins Farinto, immediate past Acting President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). Speaking on the theme “Raising National Awareness on the Significance […]

NIMASA: Navy Appoints Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as New Maritime Guard Commander

By Tunde Ojudun The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as Commander of the Maritime Guard Command (MGC) at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). He succeeds Commodore H.C. Oriekeze, who has been redeployed. Commodore Adoki, a seasoned Warfare Officer with […]

AEO Records ₦362.79Bn Revenue Growth as NCS Lauds Voluntary Remittances, Suspends Defaulting Operator

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces a landmark achievement under the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, with revenue rising from ₦1.222 trillion before certification to ₦1.585 trillion after certification. This represents a growth of ₦362.79 billion (29.68%) across 51 AEO-certified entities as at 27 October 2025. The Programme contributed 21.77% to NCS’s […]

Tin Can Island Port Customs Command Sets Course for Paperless Operations

The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Onyeka, has reaffirmed his commitment to modernizing operations and positioning the Command as a trade enabler. Speaking at a parley with journalists in the Command’s Conference Room, he outlined bold steps toward efficiency, transparency, and innovation. Comptroller Onyeka announced that the Command will […]

Tin Can Customs Records 25% Revenue Surge in January as Comptroller Onyeka Charts New Course

By Tunde Ojudun The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a significant revenue increase in January 2026, collecting ₦145.9 billion, up from ₦116.4 billion in January 2025. The ₦29.5 billion rise represents a 25% year-on-year growth. Comptroller Frank Onyeka, who announced the figures at a media briefing, attributed the […]