Tin Can Customs Intercepts 204 Rifles, Declares Total War on Arms Smuggling

Tin Can Customs Intercepts 204 Rifles, Declares Total War on Arms Smuggling Barely three weeks after seizing 399 rifles, the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted another consignment of firearms—204 pump‑action rifles and assorted components—concealed among household goods. Announcing the seizure on Monday, Deputy Comptroller‑General of Customs (Enforcement, Investigation […]

Nigeria’s Economy on Course for Sustained Growth, Says Tinubu

Nigeria’s Economy on Course for Sustained Growth, Says Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment. The President, who received a delegation from Deloitte […]

NIMASA DG Commends NSDP Graduates, Urges Professionalism

… As 34 Beneficiaries Obtain Certificates of Competency The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has lauded beneficiaries of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) who recently obtained their Certificates of Competency (CoC), describing them as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria. During an appreciation visit by the newly […]

NIMASA DG, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Enjoins Nigerians to Imbibe Virtues of Love, Compassion, Discipline, Empathy at Easter

By Tunde Ojudun The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria, urging them to embrace the season as a time of sober reflection and spiritual renewal. In his Easter message, Dr. Mobereola emphasized that the death and resurrection of […]

Cargo Scanning Uncovers ₦6.38bn Illicit Imports at Apapa Port

By Tunde Ojudun Intelligence-driven inspections at Apapa Port exposed 13 containers of expired pharmaceuticals, codeine, cannabis, and unauthorized security equipment. The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized the contrabands worth ₦6.38 billion. Speaking during a press briefing at APM Terminals in Apapa on Tuesday, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, emphasized […]

Trade Group Calls for Abolition of PAAR, Return of ICTN

By Tunde Ojudun The Trade War Advocacy Committee of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has issued a strong appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria, urging the immediate abolition of the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) regime and the reintroduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) system. According to the Committee, […]

Accelerated Cargo Clearance: Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally launched its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to fast-tracking cargo clearance, reducing delays, and improving trade facilitation. Speaking on behalf of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD, Deputy Comptroller-General Timi Bomodi explained that the OSS is part of a broader digital transformation […]

NACCIMA DG Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Ties with CICAN

The Director-General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Sola Obadimu, has pledged unwavering support to the newly elected executive council of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN). Obadimu made this commitment during a courtesy visit by CICAN’s new leadership, led by Chairman Taiwo Hassan, to […]

Port Harcourt II Customs Command Surpasses 2025 Revenue Target, Strengthens Nigeria’s Economy

By Tunde Ojudun The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Command, has recorded a landmark achievement by exceeding its 2025 revenue target. With a goal of ₦700.01 billion, the Command collected an impressive ₦731.2 billion—representing 104.46% of its target. In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Theophilus P. Duniya, this […]