President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to President John Mahama, the government and people of Ghana following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others. President Tinubu assured President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of […]
Following the drama that ensued between KWAM 1 and the officials of Value Jet Airline on Tuesday in Abuja, Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, has directed airport authorities to suspend Wasiu Ayinde, a juju musician also known as KWAM 1, from flying within Nigeria for six months. Keyamo gave the directive the directive via […]
The maiden edition of a three-day collaborative dialogue between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), themed “Collaborating for National Security and Development: A Blueprint for Nigeria Immigration and Customs Services,” commenced on Wednesday at the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ibafon Apapa, Lagos. The event began with […]
. By Edwin Ifeanyi Nwabugu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tuesday 5th August 2025 unveiled a comprehensive service reputation management guide aimed at regulating the conduct and behaviour of its personnel so as to reinforce professionalism and attitudinal behaviour among its its officers. Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Comptroller General of Customs Wale Adeniyi […]
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, on Wednesday, declared that Nigeria no longer has any justification to remain on the list of countries subjected to War Risk Insurance Premiums by international shipping and insurance companies. Speaking during a courtesy visit by executives of the […]
In a bold move to institutionalize ethics, professionalism, and stakeholder confidence, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled its Reputation Management Guide—a strategic policy document designed to reorient officers on the values, conduct, and standards essential to upholding the Service’s image. The unveiling ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the NCS Headquarters in […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has been hailed as a prime candidate for ministerial appointment by Dr. Oluwasegun Alade Musa, Chairman and Chief Consultant of Global Transport Policy (GTP). Speaking in the wake of Adeniyi’s recent election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization […]
…Plans to introduce automated excise regular system By Edwin Ifeanyi Nwabugu In the ongoing efforts to modernise its excise operations in order to enhance service delivery and shore up revenue collection, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed its plan to phase out the outdated manual excise data collection and replace it with an automated […]
…Plans to introduce automated excise regular system By Edwin Ifeanyi Nwabugu In the ongoing efforts to modernise its excise operations in order to enhance service delivery and shore up revenue collection, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed its plan to phase out the outdated manual excise data collection and replace it with an automated […]
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 […]
