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Apapa Customs Officers Undergo First Aid Training to Boost Emergency Response

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has launched a comprehensive first aid training program for its officers and personnel. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba described the initiative as a strategic investment in staff welfare, safety, and operational readiness. Welcoming the Service’s medical team, Oshoba emphasized that the training reflects the commitment of […]

Apapa Customs Officers Undergo First Aid Training to Boost Emergency Response

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has launched a comprehensive first aid training program for its officers and personnel. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba described the initiative as a strategic investment in staff welfare, safety, and operational readiness. Welcoming the Service’s medical team, Oshoba emphasized that the training reflects the commitment of […]

NIMASA Unveils Africa’s First Digital Maritime Decarbonization Model at COP30

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) introduced a landmark Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework aimed at transforming maritime emissions management across Africa. The centerpiece: the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, developed in collaboration with University College London (UCL). Representing the Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Dr. Oma Ofodile, […]

2025 CGC Confab: Adeniyi Demands Internal Reform to Match Global Standards

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) kicked off the 2025 Comptroller-General’s Conference with a bold challenge from CGC Adewale Adeniyi who challenged senior officers to confront internal inefficiencies and instill a culture of discipline and strategic coordination. The conference kicked off on 20 November, 2025 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja […]

Customs Concludes Inaugural C-PACT Summit in Abuja

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) successfully hosted the maiden edition of the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit, held from 17–19 November 2025 in Abuja. The three-day event convened senior Customs officials, trade policy experts, and private-sector stakeholders from across Africa to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area […]

KLT Command Deepens Engagement with Oil & Gas Sector to Boost Compliance, Efficiency

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command, hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement with key players in the oil and gas industry to strengthen regulatory compliance and streamline operational processes across its jurisdiction. In her opening address, Comptroller E. J. Edelduok, Customs Area Controller, emphasized the strategic importance of the oil […]

NCJTFLCA President Condemns Maritime Irregularities, Calls for Industry Reform

By Tunde Ojudun The National President of the National Compliance Joint Taskforce of Licensed Clearing Agents (NCJTFLCA), High Chief Dr. Basil Chudi Nwolisa, has strongly criticized key players in Nigeria’s maritime sector for practices he says are undermining efficiency and transparency. During a courtesy visit to the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) in Apapa, […]

Eastern Marine Customs Intensifies Anti-Smuggling, Wildlife Protection Efforts

By Tunde Ojudun The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the leadership of Comptroller AB Jaja, has significantly escalated its enforcement operations across the Oron and Calabar maritime corridors. This follows a series of strategic inspections and stakeholder engagements aimed at curbing smuggling and wildlife trafficking. During a high-level inspection at […]