Just 24 hours after stepping into his role as Customs Area Controller for Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba has made history—delivering a staggering ₦20.1 billion in revenue on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. According to SC John Tunde Ayagbalo, the command’s Public Relations Officer, this record-breaking figure is the highest daily revenue ever recorded by […]
In a formal handover ceremony held on Monday, 8 September 2025, Comptroller Sarah Mamza Wadinda (Rtd) officially transferred the mantle of leadership of the Lagos Industrial Area Command to Comptroller Adebola Salawu. According to SC Juliana Destiny Tomo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Comptroller Wadinda retired shortly after commissioning the Customs Cares corporate social responsibility […]
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and its Dockworkers Branch have officially inaugurated a unit under the Apapa Bulk Terminal Terminal (ABTML), in Apapa, Lagos, recently. The inauguration was witnessed by the leadership of the Union, inclusive of members of the Seafarers’ branch in solidarity with the ABTML unit at the Union’s National Secretariat, […]
…Pledges to Elevate Trade Facilitation and Make Seme Nigeria’s Gateway of Pride By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command has ushered in a new era of leadership as Comptroller Wale Adenuga officially took over at the ECOWAS Joint Border Post, Seme-Krake. The handover ceremony drew a distinguished gathering of senior officials […]
By Tunde Ojudun In a gesture of deep appreciation, the Apapa chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) presented a prestigious award to outgoing Customs Area Controller, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Babatunde Olomu, PhD, during a formal handover ceremony held on Monday, 8th September 2025, at the Apapa Command headquarters. Speaking at […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has welcomed a new helmsman at its Apapa Command as Comptroller Emmanuel Osoba officially assumed duty, succeeding Assistant Comptroller-General (Dr) Babatunde Olomu, fsi. In a ceremony attended by senior customs officers, terminal heads, stakeholders, and members of the press, Osoba outlined his vision for the command, emphasizing modernization, collaboration, and […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has welcomed a new helmsman at its Apapa Command as Comptroller Emmanuel Osoba officially assumed duty, succeeding Assistant Comptroller-General (Dr) Babatunde Olomu, fsi. In a ceremony attended by senior customs officers, terminal heads, stakeholders, and members of the press, Osoba outlined his vision for the command, emphasizing modernization, collaboration, and […]
In a strategic move to bolster maritime security and combat smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) jointly conducted a live demonstration of a locally developed airboat on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, at Jabi Lake, Abuja. The innovative vessel—engineered for agility in shallow and hard-to-navigate waterways—was put through […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Executive Chairman of the Apapa Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Hon. (Chief) Emeka Chukwumalu, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the outgoing Area Controller of Apapa Customs Command, Dr. Babatunde Olomu, on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Assistant Comptroller General of Customs. Hon. Chukwumalu described […]
The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command has called on members of the public to play a more active role in ensuring safety and security at Nigeria’s bustling seaport terminals. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Isaac Hundeyin, emphasized that safe terminal operations are not just a technical necessity but a matter of […]
