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By Edwin Nwabugu It was a carnival of some sort as Apapa Area Command of the Nigerian Custom service NCS on Tuesday 16th 2025 threw party to celebrate a year of robust revenue performance. The ceremony which was held in Apapa country Club in Lagos attracted officers and men of the command including Maritime stakeholders […]
The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a remarkable revenue haul of ₦424.58 billion as of December 12, 2025. This was disclosed by Comptroller Joe Anani during the 2025 end-of-year celebration organized by the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), PTML Chapter. Comptroller Anani highlighted that the command has […]
By Tunde Ojudun In a swift follow-up to their recent seizure of 25.5kg of cocaine from a Brazilian-flagged vessel, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a massive consignment of Canadian Loud, a premium strain of cannabis, at the Apapa Port. Acting on credible intelligence from the […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders, Importers and Exporters Coalition (SNFFIEC) has called on the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah, to suspend the annual International Maritime Seminar for Judges and instead concentrate on resolving pressing issues affecting the shipping industry. At a press briefing on Monday, SNFFIEC […]
In a major breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 25.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard the Brazilian vessel MV San Anthonio. The illicit cargo—24 parcels hidden in five bags—was uncovered during a targeted search operation, guided by actionable intelligence. The vessel, which had previously docked […]
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service marked a significant milestone on Friday, December 5, 2025, with a formal handover ceremony welcoming Deputy Comptroller B.L. Adigun as the new Acting Customs Area Controller. He succeeds Assistant Comptroller General E.J. Edelduok, who has been elevated to the Service’s management team. Held at […]
When Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba assumed leadership Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, he inherited a formidable legacy from his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller General Babatunde Olomu, PhD, fsi. Rather than being intimidated by Olomu’s impressive record, Oshoba—a seasoned and results-driven officer—saw an opportunity to build upon that strong foundation and elevate the Command to unprecedented heights. […]
The Tin Can Island Port Command (TCIPC) of the Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka, has achieved a remarkable milestone—generating ₦1.45 trillion in revenue between January and November 2025. This performance underscores the Command’s resilience and operational excellence, even amid a major systems transition. Despite the challenges of migrating from […]
Former Minister of Interior and prominent shipowner, Captain Emmanuel Ihenacho, has emphasized the pivotal role of Nigeria’s maritime sector in harnessing the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the launch of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) publication, “Fifty Drivers of the Nigerian Maritime and Blue Economy,” […]
By Tunde Ojudun The Nigerian maritime industry marked a historic moment with the official launch of a groundbreaking publication titled “Fifty Drivers of the Nigerian Maritime and Blue Economy”, authored by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN). The event, held on Thursday in Lagos, brought together top industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to honour […]
