Adeniyi Takes Over as Chair of World Customs Organisation Council

CGC Adewale Adeniyi receiving applause following his election as Chair of the World Customs Organisation Council.

Adeniyi Takes Over as Chair of World Customs Organisation Council

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Nigeria's Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi has been unanimously elected as Chairperson, World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. His appointment into the highest decision-making body in global customs administration comes exactly two years after his historic appointment as the Comptroller-General of Customs by President Bol Tinubu The election was held during the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meetings held on Saturday, 28th June 2025, […]

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Economy

Nigerian Customs Proposes ₦1.13trn 2025 Budget, Criticizes 2024 Funding Shortfall

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has proposed a budget of N1.13 trillion for its 2025 operations. The budget it notes aims at strengthening revenue generation despite what lawmakers describe as gross underfunding in the previous year. Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Bello Jibo, presented the proposal on Monday during a budget defence session before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise in Abuja. Breaking down the […]

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Customs Boss Advocates ‘Nigeria First’ Drive for Economic, Security Gains

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the adoption of the Nigeria First initiative as a cornerstone for enhancing cross-border trade and safeguarding national security. Adeniyi made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) annual conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State, at the weekend. Speaking on the topic “Cross-Border Trade and Security Implications on the Nigerian Economy: […]

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