Customs, Afreximbank Deepen Partnership on African Trade
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade facilitation and accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through deeper institutional collaboration. The renewed commitment was made during a working visit by the President and Chairman of the Board […]
Adeniyi Urges Digital Customs for AfCFTA Trade
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has identified integrated customs systems as the missing link in the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, urging African countries to embrace harmonised digital platforms to boost cross-border trade. A statement on Sunday by Abdulahi Maiwada, Customs spokesperson, says Adeniyi made the remarks […]
Nigeria, Netherlands Sign Customs Security Pact
By Oluwakemi kindness Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a landmark customs cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, strengthening border security, and combating transnational crime. The Joint Declaration was signed in Brussels by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Director-General of Netherlands Customs, Nanette Van Schelven. […]
Customs, American Business Council Expand Trade Cooperation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade relations and addressing challenges affecting business operations through sustained engagement between the public and private sectors. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson, Abdulahi Maiwada says the resolution was reached during the quarterly Customs–ABC […]
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 […]
NSDC: Sugar Industry Can Boost Jobs, Security in Nigeria
By Oluwakmi Kindness The Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, says a fully developed sugar industry has the potential to reduce unemployment and improve security across Nigeria. He made this known during a strategic meeting in Abuja with the Nigeria Customs Service, led by Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi. Bakrin explained that large-scale sugar […]