By Tunde Ojudun The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has encouraged younger officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to build global expertise in Post Clearance Audit (PCA), describing it as a cornerstone of modern customs practice and a vital tool for Nigeria’s trade facilitation agenda. Speaking at the closing session of the World […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has confirmed that two of its personnel were critically injured following a violent confrontation with suspected armed drug traffickers in Ogun State. According to a press statement issued by Zakari Chado, Public Relations Officer of the Command, t he incident occurred on Thursday, […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pledged full institutional support for the Africa International Defence and Security Exhibition (AFRIDECS), set to debut in Nigeria in 2026. The landmark event will position Nigeria as a continental hub for defence innovation, security collaboration, and industrial growth. AFRIDECS was formally unveiled on 21 January 2026 […]
By Tunde Ojudun The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, in tackling smuggling and drug abuse among youths. During a courtesy visit on January 22, 2026, NAOSS leaders congratulated the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Olukayode […]
Ardova Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy companies, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 27001:2022 Certification, the world’s leading standard for information security management systems. This milestone underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding customer and staff data through globally recognized best practices. The certification follows a rigorous and comprehensive audit process that evaluated […]
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aimed at fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialisation, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency, and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s long‑term direction is focused on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people sustainably. Revealing […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Kanwan Katsina, District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni, has paid glowing tribute to the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto, and Premier of the defunct Northern Nigeria. Speaking as Royal Father at the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, has made a major breakthrough in its fight against wildlife trafficking, intercepting four live pangolins during a night time patrol in the Ajilete waterways. According to a statement by SC Hussaini Abdullahi, Public Relations Officer of the unit, the operation took place at approximately […]
Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Ogun 1 Command, has called on officers and personnel to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, emphasizing that reputation is now a cornerstone of modern customs administration. Speaking at a training session on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Reputation Management […]
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has announced that the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal will officially reopen for passenger operations on Monday, January 19, 2026, following a three-month closure due to navigational hazards. The terminal was shut down on October 20, 2025, after a severe water hyacinth infestation rendered the waterway unsafe for ferry navigation. During […]
