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Kwankwaso Should Face US Investigation as an Individual, not as NNPP Member

The Dr. Agbo Major Gilbert–led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Thursday described the proposal by U.S. lawmakers to investigate and sanction its 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, as most unfortunate. The party however stressed that Kwankwaso would face any investigation as an individual, not as a member of the party, since he had […]

Customs Deepens Trade Ties With US

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced investor confidence and deepened trade relations with the United States following a high‑level stakeholder engagement with the American Business Council (ABC) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The forum brought together senior Customs officers, including Comptroller General Adewale […]

Accelerated Cargo Clearance: Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally launched its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to fast-tracking cargo clearance, reducing delays, and improving trade facilitation. Speaking on behalf of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD, Deputy Comptroller-General Timi Bomodi explained that the OSS is part of a broader digital transformation […]

Nigeria Customs Restates Commitment to Peaceful Borders and Regional Integration

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its dedication to partnerships that foster peaceful borders, resilient economies, and sustainable regional integration. At the International Colloquium of the 5th Edition of the Festival of Art for Economic Development (FAED) in Idiroko, Acting Controller of Ogun 1 Command, DC Oladapo Afeni, emphasized that sustainable border […]

FG, UK Urge Businesses To Adopt New ISO Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Standards

The Federal government and the United Kingdom have urged stakeholders in the Nigerian business community to integrate the newly introduced ISO 37003:2025 Fraud Control Management Systems and the Anti-Money Laundering Management Systems Standard into their daily operations to curb fraud and other corrupt practices. Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso […]

FG, UK Urge Businesses To Adopt New ISO Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Standards

The Federal government and the United Kingdom have urged stakeholders in the Nigerian business community to integrate the newly introduced ISO 37003:2025 Fraud Control Management Systems and the Anti-Money Laundering Management Systems Standard into their daily operations to curb fraud and other corrupt practices. Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso […]

Nigeria Customs Unveils Green Channel for Seamless Port Operation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced the Green Channel initiative, a major step toward streamlining port operations and reducing the time and cost of doing business in Nigeria. Under the new system, containers will move directly from vessels to a dedicated examination area, eliminating delays and inefficiencies that have long plagued port clearance. Comptroller-General […]

CGC Adeniyi Commissions 4-Classroom Facility at Kirikiri Medium Correctional Service

As part of the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) Corporate Social Responsibility mandate, the Controller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commissioned a state-of-the-art educational facility at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre to enhance learning and capacity building for inmates. The project, executed by the KLT Customs Command under its Customs Care Unit, includes four […]

Customs Strengthens Community Ties as CGC Commissions Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena

The Controller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to personnel welfare and community partnership with the commissioning of the Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena (WASA), a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of the Western Marine Command. Speaking at the event, which drew officers, community leaders, youth representatives, and stakeholders, […]