Comptrollers Matawalle, Sule Inspect Compliance Following Reopening of Tsamiya–Segbana Border

The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim, together with Comptroller Aminu Sule of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B, conducted an inspection exercise to assess compliance with transit procedures along the Tsamiya–Segbana–Kamba corridor. The inspection followed the recent reopening of the Tsamiya/Segbana border for transit operations, approved by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir […]

NACCIMA Commends President Tinubu on Reopening of Samiya International Border

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), under the leadership of its National President and Chairman of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), Engineer Jani Ibrahim has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reopening of the Samiya International Border in Kebbi State, linking Nigeria with the Republic of […]

CGC Adeniyi Strengthens Stakeholder Engagement in Kebbi, Visits Emir

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, visited the Emir of Gwandu, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Bashar, on February 7, 2026, to reinforce collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and traditional institutions. During the historic engagement, Adeniyi emphasized the role of traditional rulers in curbing smuggling and fostering trust in border communities. The Emir […]

FG Reopens Tsamiya Corridor to Boost Trade, Border Security

The Federal Government has reopened the Tsamiya Border Corridor in Kebbi State to strengthen border governance and facilitate legitimate trade. Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, during a stakeholders’ engagement on February 7, 2026, emphasized coordinated inter-agency collaboration to counter organized criminal networks. The corridor will operate under enhanced ICT monitoring, strict agent profiling, and surveillance […]

Customs Sets to Equip 100 Officers for Strategic Leadership

… As NCCSC Gwagwalada Inaugurates Senior Course 14, Junior Course 24 The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, inaugurated a combined cohort of 100 officers—50 participants for Senior Course 14 and 50 for Junior Course 24. The initiative underscores the Service’s commitment to building leadership capacity and enhancing […]

Nigeria, Niger Customs Move to Unlock Transit Bottlenecks, Strengthen Border Security

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of safe corridors and secure passageways to ease the movement of trucks awaiting clearance into the Republic of Niger. The initiative is designed to unlock transit bottlenecks, boost cross-border trade, and reinforce border security. Speaking on Friday, 6 […]

Customs Grooms Senior Officers for Higher Responsibilities

…As CGC Adeniyi Calls for Reflection, Discipline, Team-Driven Leadership The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to leadership development with a strategic training programme for senior officers under the Senior Customs Command and Leadership Course at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada. Commencing on Monday, 3 February 2026, the course reflects […]

Oyo/Osun Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Collaboration with International Breweries Plc

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its dedication to strengthening strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in order to enhance operational efficiency and optimize revenue generation. On Thursday, 5 February 2026, a delegation from International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, paid a courtesy visit to the Command’s Operational Headquarters. The visit was part […]