Customs, Police Deepen Collaboration on National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have pledged to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in a renewed effort to enhance national security and stability across the country. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson, Abdulahi Maiwada, says the commitment was made during a strategic engagement between the Comptroller-General of […]
Customs Launches Operation Against Oil Smuggling
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations targeting the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country. This forms part of efforts to protect local investments, preserve jobs and support Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in […]
NCS Seeks Stronger International Trade, Security Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stressed the need for stronger international cooperation, trust-building, and shared responsibility among nations to address emerging challenges in global trade and security. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this during a diplomatic cocktail reception by the Service in Abuja. The event brought together ambassadors, high commissioners, […]
Customs, World Bank Boost Revenue Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has partnered with the World Bank Group to deepen revenue assurance, strengthen compliance management, and enhance trade facilitation through a comprehensive two-week technical assistance programme focused on modern Post Clearance Audit (PCA) practices. The initiative, implemented under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, commened in Abuja […]
Customs Intensifies Fight Against Terror Financing, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement against terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other transnational organised crimes. The Comptroller-General of Customs, AdewaleThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement […]
Customs Boss Pushes Global Alliance Against Crime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to global security cooperation, with Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi calling for stronger international partnerships to combat the growing threat of transnational crime. Speaking at a high-level security dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, Adeniyi warned that criminal networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, interconnected, and borderless—demanding […]
Customs, Reps Deepen AI Push to Boost Revenue, Curb Leakages
By Oluwakemi Kindness In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s revenue system and tackle fiscal leakages, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the House of Representatives have ramped up collaboration through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in public financial management. The Comptroller-General of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, and Chairman of the House Committee on […]
Nigeria Adopts Risk-Based Cargo Inspection
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), is shifting to a risk-based cargo inspection system aimed at reducing delays and lowering the cost of doing business at the nation’s ports. The move, unveiled at a three-day operational workshop in Apapa on Tuesday, marks a […]
NCS Reaffirms Commitment to AfCFTA, Trains Stakeholders on Rules of Origin
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The reaffirmatuon was made at the commencement of a three-day capacity-building programme on Rules of Origin. The training, aims to equip stakeholders with the technical knowledge needed to enhance Nigeria’s participation […]
Customs Service AEO Programme Generates ₦1.585trn Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a major revenue milestone under its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, recording ₦1.585 trillion in revenue from certified operators. Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada who disclosed in a statement on Thursday says the figure represents an increase of ₦362.79 billion (29.68%) for the 51 certified operators […]