Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Trade Facilitation, Compliance in Kano

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to facilitating legitimate trade through strict adherence to regulatory compliance. This assurance was given by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, during his official working visit to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command on Thursday, 19 December 2025. Addressing officers of the Command, CGC Adeniyi emphasized […]

Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Journalists’ Training in 2026

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its dedication to enhancing media engagement and capacity building for journalists as part of its 2026 strategic agenda. At the 2025 Zone ‘A’ End-of-Year Media Parley held on Friday, December 19, the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, PhD, emphasized that the Service’s […]

Ogun I Customs Honours Officers at Gala Night After N2 Billion Seizure Success

By Tunde Ojudun In a bold move to inspire excellence and deter smuggling in 2026, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, hosted a grand Gala and Awards Night to celebrate the valour, integrity, and dedication of his enforcement officers on Wednesday night 17th December, 2025. The event followed the Nigeria Customs Service’s […]

Customs Begins Enforcement of Penalties for Delayed Revenue Remittance by Designated Banks

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated enforcement measures against Designated Banks that fail to remit collected Customs revenue within the stipulated timeframe, as outlined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the NCS and the banks. In a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, PhD, the NCS highlighted […]

Customs College Graduates 100 Officers to Strengthen Leadership and Operational Excellence

In a significant stride toward enhancing institutional capacity, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, 12 December 2025, celebrated the graduation of 100 middle cadre officers from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada. The graduates comprised participants from Senior Course 13 and Junior Course 23. The event, attended by senior officials, instructors, […]

Customs, NMDPRA Strengthen Alliance to Curb Fuel Diversion

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have reaffirmed their commitment to curbing the diversion of petroleum products meant for domestic consumption. This renewed collaboration was strengthened during a high-level meeting on December 9, 2025, at Customs House in Abuja, between Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, […]

Tompolo Extends Birthday Wishes to Wike

By Tunde Ojudun High Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, praising his legacy of courageous and impactful leadership. In a message on behalf of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Tompolo described Wike as a […]

Otunba Orioye Receives Media Merit Award as Expert Urges Overhaul of Nigeria’s Port System

Otunba Olufemi Tajudeen Orioye, a distinguished media professional and community advocate, has been honoured with the Media Merit Award for Outstanding Media Practice by TransQuest Media Group. The award was presented during the organization’s 20th anniversary celebration and Media Excellence Seminar/Awards held at Airport Hotel, Lagos. Professor Iyiola Oni, a University of Lagos scholar and […]