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Ogun I Customs Honours Officers at Gala Night After N2 Billion Seizure Success

By Tunde Ojudun In a bold move to inspire excellence and deter smuggling in 2026, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, hosted a grand Gala and Awards Night to celebrate the valour, integrity, and dedication of his enforcement officers on Wednesday night 17th December, 2025. The event followed the Nigeria Customs Service’s […]

KLT Command: Acting CAC Adigun Hosts First Consultative Meeting with Terminal Operators

On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, Deputy Comptroller BL Adigun, held his inaugural consultative meeting with terminal operators, marking a proactive step toward strengthening collaboration and operational efficiency at the command. In a statement issued by Chief Superintendent of Customs Victor Ogagbor, the Command’s […]

NIMASA Commends Maritime Media for Role in Nigeria’s IMO Council Victory

— Calls for Continued Support to Sustain Global Recognition The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed profound appreciation for the pivotal role played by the Nigerian maritime media in securing Nigeria’s recent election to Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council—an achievement the country had pursued for 14 years. During […]

Apapa Customs Celebrates N2.6 Trillion Revenue Milestone with Grand End-of-Year Party

By Tunde Ojudun In a vibrant celebration of excellence and achievement, the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted a grand end-of-year party on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Apapa Country Club in Lagos. The event was held in line with the work-life balance initiative introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, […]

Breaking: Farouk Ahmed Resigns as NMDPRA CEO Amid Dangote Allegations

By Tunde Ojudun Farouk Ahmed, erstwhile CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), just days after Aliko Dangote accused him of corruption in a petition to the ICPC has resigned. The allegations include abuse of office, illicit enrichment, and the misappropriation of public funds. Ahmed’s resignation, confirmed Tuesday by the State […]

Customs Begins Enforcement of Penalties for Delayed Revenue Remittance by Designated Banks

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated enforcement measures against Designated Banks that fail to remit collected Customs revenue within the stipulated timeframe, as outlined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the NCS and the banks. In a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, PhD, the NCS highlighted […]

Customs College Graduates 100 Officers to Strengthen Leadership and Operational Excellence

In a significant stride toward enhancing institutional capacity, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, 12 December 2025, celebrated the graduation of 100 middle cadre officers from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada. The graduates comprised participants from Senior Course 13 and Junior Course 23. The event, attended by senior officials, instructors, […]

PTML Customs Surpasses N424.5B in Revenue as COWA Empowers Families with Year-End Outreach

The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a remarkable revenue haul of ₦424.58 billion as of December 12, 2025. This was disclosed by Comptroller Joe Anani during the 2025 end-of-year celebration organized by the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), PTML Chapter. Comptroller Anani highlighted that the command has […]