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 […]
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 […]
— 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 […]
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, […]
By Edwin Nwabugu It was a carnival of some sort as Apapa Area Command of the Nigerian Custom service NCS on Tuesday 16th 2025 threw party to celebrate a year of robust revenue performance. The ceremony which was held in Apapa country Club in Lagos attracted officers and men of the command including Maritime stakeholders […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Tunde Ojudun In a sweeping anti-smuggling operation, the Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted contraband goods valued at over ₦2 billion within just 11 days as well as two exotic cars valued at over N28 million. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, the Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller OO Afeni, declared a […]
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, […]
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 […]
