Dr. Basil Nwolisa, President of the Association of Nigeria Customs Brokers and the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Customs Agents (NCJTFLCA), has called on Nigerians to rise against what he described as “socialized corruption,” warning that the nation risks collapse if systemic extortion and abuse are left unchecked. Speaking at the public presentation […]
In a ceremony held at the Apapa Command headquarters on Thursday, the Nigeria Customs Service decorated 200 newly promoted officers, marking a significant milestone in their careers following recent promotion examinations. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller, led the decoration event and commended the officers for their dedication and hard work. He emphasized that […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, was filled with celebration on Thursday, 18 September 2025, as 66 senior officers were formally decorated following their promotion by the Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) during its 63rd Regular Meeting in Abuja. The ceremony took place at the ECOWAS Joint Border Post (JBP), Seme-Krake. In his […]
The management and members of the staff of the United Capital Plc have expressed sadness over the death of six of their colleagues in a tragic fire disaster that occurred at Afriland Towers on Broad Street , Lagos Island United Capital, in a statement made available to newsmen, said the departed colleagues were an integral […]
The maiden edition of the Nigerian Maritime Golf Challenge held in Lagos yesterday brought together key stakeholders in the maritime and golfing communities, with retired Rear Admiral David Adegbola Adeniran clinching the overall maritime nett title. Speaking shortly after his victory, Adeniran expressed delight at winning the first-ever maritime golf challenge as a retired naval […]
On Wednesday, 17 September 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) welcomed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, to its Headquarters in Abuja. The visit marked a significant step toward enhancing inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and institutional trust. Assistant […]
The Western Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 86 sacks of stolen Ammonium Sulphate and Polypropylene valued at ₦4.5 million. Ammonium Sulphate is usually used in making explosives and also at fertilizer plants. The dangerous substance was intercepted on the water after it was stolen from a boat taking it to a fertilizer […]
In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria’s maritime sector, Clarion Shipping West Africa has unveiled MV Ocean Dragon, a fully Nigerian-owned container vessel set to revolutionize international and regional trade. At the unveiling ceremony in Apapa, Lagos, Vice President Mrs. Benardine Eloka announced generous freight incentives for Nigerian shippers: According to her, $500 discount await every […]
The Tincan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a landmark revenue of ₦159 billion for August 2025. This achievement was revealed by Comptroller Frank Onyeka during a ceremony held to decorate newly promoted officers. Comptroller Onyeka credited the revenue milestone to the successful deployment of the B’Odogwu system and ongoing trade […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) confirms receipt of the Federal Ministry of Finance’s directive to suspend the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) levy on imported goods. The Service appreciates the Ministry’s proactive engagement and remains committed to aligning with national fiscal policies. In response, NCS has initiated consultations with the supervisory Ministry to explore […]
