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In a strategic move to align Nigeria’s trade facilitation procedures with, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the transition from the existing Fast Track Scheme to the internationally recognised Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme. This initiative is in line with the World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards and is backed by Sections […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a major step toward advancing sustainable trade with the official launch of a Handbook on Import and Export Procedures for Renewable Energy Equipment. The unveiling ceremony, held on Monday, 29 July 2025, at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, showcased a landmark collaboration between the NCS, the European Union […]
The Presidency has announced that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year. According to a press statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, the extension, […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is urging citizens traveling to the United States to strictly adhere to the purpose and guidelines of their visa classification. This advisory follows growing concerns raised by the U.S. Government over misuse of U.S. entry visas by Nigerian nationals. According to NCS, travellers are to note the followings: – Adhere […]
In a moment steeped in solemnity and reflection, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, visited the State House Press Gallery on Monday, July 27, 2025, to honour the memory of Dr. Leon Usigbe—Abuja Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune and revered figure in Nigerian journalism. CGC Adeniyi signed the condolence […]
In a move to elevate global customs cooperation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), furthering bilateral efforts on knowledge exchange and capacity building. A high-level delegation of 21 Nigerian officials, led by Assistant Comptroller-General Oluyomi Adebakin—Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff […]
By Edwin Ifeanyi Nwabugu The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service Wale Adeniyi has stated that the Service will go all out to fight illicit financial flows (IFF).The Comptroller General made this remarks during the opening session of the national conference on combating illicit financial flows in Abuja on Friday. He reminded the audience that […]
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on his conferment of a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa by the University of Port Harcourt. In a personally signed statement, Governor Fubara described the honour as “well-deserved,” commending Wike’s exceptional leadership and […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has granted a 21-day grace period, effective Monday, 28th July 2025, to importers who have defaulted on the conditions of their Temporary Admission Permits (TAP). Affected importers must act promptly to regularise their importation status by: – Applying for a valid extension – Re-exporting the goods under Customs supervision – […]
Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has made major inroads against smuggling, intercepting five trucks loaded with prohibited goods mostly rice between July 1 and July 19, 2025, along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor. The trucks were found to contain a total of Two Thousand Eight Hundred (2,800) foreign parboiled rice 50Kg each, and Two […]
