By Edwin ifeanyi nwabugu The Comptroller General of Customs Wale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the determination of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS to scale up its operations by digitizing its component units. This he stated amidst several challenges including the recent cyber attacks. The CG made this remarks during a high level stakeholders meeting at the […]
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has firmly distanced itself and its members from the proposed shutdown of operations at Apapa Port, reportedly being organized by a coalition of customs licensed agents and freight forwarding associations. In a personally signed press release, Hon. Tochukwu Ezisi, National President of NAGAFF, clarified that the […]
At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) held in Yokohama, Japan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Nigeria’s armed forces for their unwavering efforts in combating insurgency and criminal activity. He emphasized that true national progress requires not only military victories but also bold reforms that address the root causes of insecurity. […]
In pursuit of its modernisation agenda and commitment to trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated strategic consultations with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to address concerns surrounding the rollout of the Unified Customs Management System, popularly known as B’Odogwu. On Monday, 19 August 2025, Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, hosted […]
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu PhD, the Area Controller of the Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to outsmarting smugglers through sharp intelligence and relentless enforcement. Speaking on Monday, August 18, 2025, during a visit from Dr. Martin Iluyomade fsi—Director of NAFDAC’s Inspection and Enforcement Directorate and Chairman of […]
On Tuesday, August 19th, the Courier Staff Association of Nigeria (CALSSAN), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) at the Union Secretariat in Olodi-Apapa, Lagos. The CALSSAN delegation, led by Comrade Emeka Cyril Ekeh (Deputy President), Comrade Akor Jonah […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Tokyo, Japan, early Tuesday morning to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled for August 20–22 at the Pacifico Yokohama. According to a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), he was welcomed at Haneda International Airport by Ambassador […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to institutional integrity and public trust by expanding its Reputation Management Campaign to Zone ‘C’, headquartered in Port Harcourt. On Friday, 15 August 2025, officers from across the zone gathered for a dynamic train-the-trainer workshop aimed at embedding professionalism, transparency, and accountability into daily operations. The […]
*Mobereola urges beneficiaries to let their elevation inspire greater excellence The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced the promotion of 243 staff members, reinforcing its commitment to merit-based career advancement and staff welfare. Among the newly elevated are 9 Deputy Directors who now assume the role of Directors, including key figures such […]
Kebbi Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service has successfully unfolded a landmark achievement as it processed its first declaration using B’ODOGWU—a proudly indigenous digital platform developed by Officers and Men of the Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with concessionaires under the Trade Modernisation Project. According to the Public Relations Officer of the command, SC Mohammed […]
