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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command on Thursday, 5 February 2026, received the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarisation visit. During the visit, ACG Babandede commended officers and men of the Command for their exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and trade facilitation throughout […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a ₦4.7 billion cannabis shipment at the Tincan Island Port Command in Lagos. Following an intensive physical examination on January 28, 2026, officers discovered 55 jumbo bags of Cannabis Indica concealed inside three used vehicles — a Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Sienna, and Toyota Matrix. […]
The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has applauded the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for recent reforms that have significantly improved operations across Apapa, Tin Can, and other ports nationwide. Speaking on behalf of the trucking community, Alhaji Shittu Rotimi Lukmon, Chairman of LASTCOC and CEO of Zangalo Commercial Enterprises Ltd., highlighted the […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, honoured distinguished officers while announcing its record-breaking revenue performance for 2025. Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, revealed that the Command collected ₦1.6 trillion, exceeding its ₦1.524 trillion benchmark. He described the achievement as a significant leap […]
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) announces with deep sorrow the passing of Comrade Chris Eromosele Idagbonre, who died after a brief illness. Comrade Chris served the Union faithfully for more than 25 years, rising to the position of Vice President-General (VPG) before his retirement in 2025. His career began at the Nigerian Ports […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a regular physical fitness programme to enhance the wellbeing and efficiency of its personnel. The initiative, which commenced on January 29, 2026, was unveiled by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, during a fitness session at the Command. […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a regular physical fitness programme to enhance the wellbeing and efficiency of its personnel. The initiative, which commenced on January 29, 2026, was unveiled by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, during a fitness session at the Command. […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Port and Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has formally handed over a cache of seized arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) today, Friday, 30th January. Recall that Ogun 1 Customs Command handed over seized arms […]
In a bid to drastically reduce accidents on Nigeria’s waterways, the Federal Government has procured modern boats and ferries worth ₦14.6 billion for distribution across riverine communities. The initiative aims to phase out the unsafe wooden and dilapidated boats that have long contributed to frequent mishaps. The disclosure was made on Thursday, January 29, 2026, […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMM&BE), Hajiya Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, has engaged the leadership of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to strengthen safety awareness and enhance service delivery across Nigeria’s inland waterways. Held in Abuja, the session provided Mahmood with an overview of NIWA’s operations and […]
