NCS Reiterates Commitment to National Security, hands over Seized Arms to NCCSALW

NCS Reiterates Commitment to National Security, hands over Seized Arms to NCCSALW

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The arms, seized in 2018 in three containers at the Tin Can Island Port, were formally handed over to the NCCSALW at the headquarters of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone 'A', Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement by the […]

February 14, 2025 11 3 3

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Economy

Customs Hosts High-Level Forum for Government-Owned Companies

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has underscored the significance of corporate governance, financial autonomy, and operational efficiency in managing government-owned enterprises, particularly those under military and paramilitary organisations. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, stated this when the NCS hosted a high-level roundtable discussion for key stakeholders from the military, paramilitary, and financial sectors on operational best practices for government-owned companies at its Headquarters in Maitama Abuja. In […]

February 10, 2025 9 5 3

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Economy

Nigeria Customs, NESREA, Strengthen Collaboration on Environmental Protection

Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to ensure environmental safety, trade efficiency and regulatory compliance. Adeniyi stated this during a courtesy visit by NESREA’s management team to the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. The NCS boss described inter-agency synergy as crucial to achieving national economic and security […]

February 6, 2025 6 4 3

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Economy

Nigeria Customs, Seizes 199,495 Litres of Smuggled Fuel

In line with the NCS Act, 2023, the seized petroleum products were auctioned to the residents at the rate of N630 per liter while those in 25 litres jerrycans were disposed at N10,000 each. Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has seize almost 200,000 litres of petroleum products in Adamawa State under Operation Whirlwind. This is as the NCS says the seized fuel has a Duty Paid Value (DPV) […]

January 30, 2025 10 3 3

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News

Customs Partners National Sports Commission to Boost Sports in Nigeria

Oluwakemi Kindness As part of efforts to revitalise sports, engage youths in meaningful activities, and enhance Nigeria's global sports profile, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the support of the National Sports Commission to host the African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, CGC Adeniyi emphasised the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to using sports […]

January 30, 2025 14 4 4

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News

Customs CG Cautions Officers Against Lobbying For Promotion

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adewale Adeniyi, has cautioned men of the Service against lobbying for unmerited promotion. CGC Adeniyi handed down the warning during the decoration of newly appointed and promoted officers at its headquarters in Abuja. The decorations followed the confirmation of the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and seven Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs), other 4,291 senior officers and 1,419 junior officers […]

January 23, 2025 9 3 2

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Economy

Customs Service Announces Reduction of Checkpoints Nationwide

The NSC also dissolves the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) after due consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday announce a reduction of it checkpoints across the country in a bid to streamline operations and ease the movement of goods and persons. The move which is part of efforts to strengthen border management and reinvigorate its […]

December 24, 2024 18 3

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Economy

FG Says Customs Contribution Crucial for Actualising 2025 ₦48 Trillion Budget

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its pivotal role in boosting Nigeria's economic recovery. The commendation is coming as the Federal Government sets a ₦48 trillion expenditure target for 2025. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, highlighted the NCS’s importance during the 61st quarterly board meeting of the agency held at the Customs House, Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement on Sunday […]

December 22, 2024 19 15

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Economy

Nigeria Customs Service Highlights Innovations in Border Security for National Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has once again brought global attention to the transformative role of NCS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders. Speaking at the 18th Africa Security Watch Conference in Doha, Qatar, the CGC, represented by the National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, shared a comprehensive account of the Service’s achievements in balancing security enforcement with trade facilitation. […]

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