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In a vibrant ceremony held at the Customs Training School in Ikeja, Lagos, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) celebrated the promotion of 239 officers, marking a significant milestone in their careers. The honorees included: – 18 Controllers – 102 Deputy Controllers – 119 Assistant Controllers The event drew dignitaries, family members, and friends, creating an […]
To tackle persistent port congestion and enhance transparency, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has rolled out a new automated system for clearing overtime cargo at the country’s ports. The system is designed to simplify cargo clearance, minimize human interference, and ensure fair disposal of goods that exceed their allowed dwell time. Under Section 30(1) of […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to halt the implementation of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imported goods. In a circular dated September 15, 2025, and signed by R.O. Omachi, Permanent Secretary (Special Duties), Edun cited concerns over the […]
By Tunde Ojudun The inclusion of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) among the 14 political associations approved by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for further screening has stirred fresh political tensions, especially among opposition groups gearing up for the 2027 general elections. Until now, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was widely seen as the […]
In a decisive step toward reducing maritime trade costs, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has inaugurated an eight-member committee tasked with implementing resolutions from the 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL 2025). The committee’s primary focus is to secure the suspension of War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums levied on vessels calling at Nigerian ports. […]
Following strategic deployments by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, Comptroller Joe Anani has officially assumed leadership as the new Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command. At a brief handover ceremony on Friday, Comptroller Anani expressed deep appreciation for the achievements of his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller General […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian inland waterways have become graveyards of broken promises and failed regulation. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), charged with overseeing water transport safety, has consistently fallen short. Its weak enforcement and regulatory lapses have turned our rivers into death traps. Despite repeated tragedies, NIWA’s response has been largely symbolic—press statements, […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has shared new details regarding its ongoing recruitment exercise, which began with a public announcement on December 27, 2024. A total of 3,927 vacancies were declared across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres. According to a statement from AC Abdullahi Maiwada PhD, National Public Relations Officer, the Service received […]
The President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, has delivered a comprehensive assessment of traffic flow improvements in the Apapa and Tin Can Island port corridors at a press briefing in Apapa, Lagos on Wednesday. Ezisi, represented by the Secretary General of the association, Sir Godfrey Emeka […]
The 2025 Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has received strong backing from key financial institutions and regulators, underscoring its significance as a platform for shaping discourse on Nigeria’s digital economy. Among the supporters of the annual event are the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria […]
