Customs Intercepts N39.4 Million PMS in Lagos, Ogun

The Operation Whirlwind unit of Nigeria Customs Service has recorded another success in its war against petroleum smuggling by intercepting 1,577 jerrycans of premium motor spirit (PMS) totaling 39,425 liters, with a duty-paid value of N39,425,000. The impounded petroleum products intended for smuggling to Benin Republic, was confiscated across various flashpoints in Lagos and Ogun […]

Customs Spends N3.2B on Automation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expended about N3.2 billion into its ongoing Trade Modernization Programme aimed at automating all documentation processes in goods clearance at the ports Controller General of the service Adewale Adeniyi who dropped this hint yesterday in Lagos at the 9th AMSAY Conference organised by Platform Communications said that the service […]

Customs, Trade Ministry Launch Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor Trade Route

As trade under African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) advances Nigeria targets 50% export price reduction with the collaboration between Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The two organs of government commissioned the inaugural Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, marking a major milestone in regional trade facilitation and continental […]

Customs Descends on Fuel Smugglers; Seizes 49, 000 Litres of PMS

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations in Nigeria’s northeastern corridor, intercepting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and vehicles with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦63 million. This success was recorded through Operation Whirlwind, a targeted enforcement drive against the smuggling of PMS outside Nigeria. Announcing the seizure during a […]

RCMP Commends NCS for Strengthening Border Security, Anti-Smuggling Cooperation

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) International Special Services has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This recognition follows the recent recovery of 12 luxury vehicles by the RCMP Liaison Office in Lagos, adding to the 53 […]

Customs, CGC Receive Multiple NIPR Awards for Excellence in Public Relations at NPRW 2025

In a significant show of institutional honour, the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has recognised Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service, Adeniyi Adeniyi with two distinguished awards: the Diamond Lifetime Award for his sustained contributions to the advancement of public relations ideals and the betterment of humanity and the Diamond Prize […]