Tinubu Felicitates Customs CG Adeniyi at 60
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr. Adewale Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, commending his dedicated service and far-reaching reforms that have repositioned the agency. In a statement issued on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described […]
Nigeria, Ghana Step Up Joint Fight Against Smuggling
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to strengthen their collaboration to stop illicit activities and improve cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, made this known during a visit to the Commissioner-General of Ghana’s Customs Division, Brigadier General Glover Annan, […]
CGC Volleyball League Day 2: Customs, NSCDC Dazzle in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 2 of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League delivered a cocktail of emphatic victories, thrilling five-set battles, and standout performances across both the men’s and women’s categories at the indoor sports hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In the women’s division, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) ladies […]
Customs Pledges Full Support for South-South Development Commission
By Oluwakemi Kindness Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged the Service’s full support for the newly established South-South Development Commission. He described the commission as a potential driver of regional and national economic growth. A statement on Sunday issued by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, says Adeniyi made the commitment on Thursday, when the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]