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Comptroller Onyeka Prioritizes National Security, Reinvigorates Collaboration With Sister Agencies

The Area Controller, Tincan Island Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has called on security agencies in the country to give priority to national security. Comptroller Onyeka reiterated that to achieve a safe and prosperous nation, all security agencies in the Country must prioritise National Security and reinforce collaboration among themselves. Speaking […]

Lilypond Export Command Handles 70% Of Nigeria’s Exports, Says Compt. Odusanya

Lilypond Export Command of Nigeria Customs Service handles nothing else than 70 percent of the tonnage value of export going out of Nigeria, the command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya has disclosed. Odusanya who disclosed this during a Roundtable Discussion with the members of the Maritime Reporters’ Association Of Nigeria, MARAN at the International Press […]

First Lady Remi Tinubu Named ”Grand Patron“ for African Volleyball As CGC Adeniyi Champions Gender Inclusion in NCS

The Nigeria Customs Service has named the First Lady and wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as the Grand Patron of the upcoming female volleyball tournament. This is sequel to the preparation for the commencement of the long-awaited African Volleyball Tournament in April 2025. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the […]

Customs Identifies Challenges to Export Processing at Lilypond Terminal

The ETO call-up system, truck drivers’ nonchalance and priority given to imports especially fast track containers have been identified as the reasons for delay in export cargo movement at the Lilypond Export Command. Speaking at a Roundtable Discussion with members of Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), on Thursday, the Customs Area Controller of the […]

Customs Intercepts Over $1.1M, SR135, 900 Undeclared Foreign Currencies at MAKIA

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of $1,154,900 (One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred US Dollars) and SR135,900 (One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Saudi Riyals) undeclared foreign currencies at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on […]

NSC Boss, Akutah Discusses Nigeria’s Maritime Industry Challenges With Okonjo- Iweala in Geneva

The Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has discussed the challenges facing the Nigeria’ s maritime industry with possible solutions with the Director -General of World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussion took place on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 when Akutah and his […]

Customs Unveils CSR Unit, Launches “Customs Cares” Initiative

As part of efforts to foster inclusive growth and sustainable impact in communities of operations, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit to drive its commitment to national development. This initiative underscores the Service’s recognition of its broader responsibility beyond trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. According to […]

Export Processing in Nigeria Now Faster, Says Customs

Nigeria has recorded significant improvement in the processing of exports at the dedicated Lilypond Export Port, as processing time has reduced considerably. Disclosing this at Roundtable Discussion with members of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) at the International Press Centre, Apapa, Lagos, Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya, noted that […]