Customs Says Informal Engagements Can Boost Inter-Agency Ties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service says informal engagements among officers of different government agencies can strengthen inter-agency collaboration. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, stated this on Sunday at an officers’ night-out talent competition featuring 47 officers from the Customs Service, Nigeria Police force, Army, Navy, Fire Service, EFCC, […]
Customs Plans 22 More Scanners to Boost Trade
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it plans to deploy 22 additional scanners across seaports, airports and border stations to improve trade facilitation. The Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT and Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, disclosed this during a quarterly engagement with US business groups in Abuja. According to a statement […]
CGC Volleyball: Customs, COAS Shime as CNS Stun NSCDC
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Customs Service, COAS Spikers and CNS Spikers recorded impressive victories as the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase continued in Abuja, with Days 11 and 12 producing several straight-set wins and thrilling five-set contests. DAY 12: CUSTOMS, COAS SWEEP OPPONENTS On Tuesday, Nigeria Customs Service defeated NSCDC 3-0 in the […]
CGC Volleyball: Customs, COAS Shine on Day 10
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Customs Service and COAS Spikers recorded impressive victories on Day 10 of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase in Abuja on Sunday, while CNS Spikers returned to winning ways. In the men’s category, Customs defeated UCEM VC 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-13), while COAS Spikers swept Life Camp VC aside […]
COWA Takes Environmental Education to Nigerian Schools
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) is taking environmental education to Nigerian schools through eco-clubs, school adoption programmes and tree-planting activities to promote sustainability among children. The initiative, led by COWA National President, Kikelomo Adeniyi, established its first Green Borders Eco-School at COWA School, Idiroko, Ogun State, while introducing eco-clubs at schools […]
Customs Strengthens Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Servce has launched a four-week mentoring programme with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to strengthen its capacity to detect and disrupt illicit financial flows. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said during the training in Abuja, that effective collaboration among government agencies was critical to combating money laundering and terrorist […]
Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon Move to Link Customs Data
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria, Benin and Cameroon are developing a digital Customs data-sharing system to reduce border delays, eliminate duplication and facilitate cross-border trade. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, following discussions with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Customs authorities from the two […]
Oyedele Warns Customs Against Complacency Despite Gains
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned the Nigeria Customs Service against complacency, despite its strong revenue performance and progress in trade facilitation. Oyedele, who chairs the Nigeria Customs Service Board, gave the warning during his inaugural board meeting and facility tour at Customs Headquarters […]
CGC Adeniyi Pledges Full Support for LA 2028 Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi has pledged maximum support for Nigeria’s beach volleyball players as they begin preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Adeniyi made the commitment in Abuja while hosting Pamela Bawa and Esther Mbah, who made history by securing Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic qualification […]
Customs Warns of Arms Smuggling Ahead of Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has raised the alarm over possible attempts by criminal networks to smuggle illegal weapons into the country ahead of the next general elections. The warning came on Monday as the service handed over 399 fully assembled rifles seized at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos to the Office […]