Apapa Port Nears Full Deployment of Cargo Scanners
The Nigeria Customs Service is 80% ready to deploy a new FS6000 scanner at Apapa Port, aiming to end physical cargo checks and boost trade. Read more about the impact on clearance times.
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Maritime Drug Smuggling Threatens Nigeria's Ports
A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.
Tin Can Customs Revenue Hits N1.57tr, Exceeds Target
Tin Can Island Port Customs generated N1.57 trillion, exceeding its annual target by N51.8 billion, driven by a surge in used vehicle imports. Read the full report on the revenue feat.
Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Trade Facilitation
CGC Adewale Adeniyi tells Kano stakeholders that effective trade facilitation requires full compliance with laws. He highlights tech reforms like B'Odogwu platform.
Navy Hands Over 58 Bags of Smuggled Rice to Customs
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has transferred 58 seized bags of foreign parboiled rice to Customs. The interception highlights ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in Lagos waters.
Lawmakers Must Revisit Beverage Excise Bill, Experts Warn
Analysis reveals the proposed Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment Bill lacks Nigeria-specific evidence, risks 1.5 million jobs, and contradicts fiscal stability goals. Lawmakers urged to pause for broader consultation.
Customs Seizes N2bn Goods, Disrupts Ogun Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Nigeria Customs Deploys Tech, Seizes N760m Goods
Nigeria Customs Service deploys new tracking technology nationwide, intercepts 20 containers worth N769.5m in Kano. Read how tech is fighting economic sabotage.
Customs Slaps Banks with Penalty for Late Revenue Remittance
The Nigeria Customs Service warns designated banks over delayed remittance of collected revenue. Defaulters face a penalty interest of 3% above NIBOR. Details inside.
Customs Imposes 3% Penalty on Banks for Late Duty Remittances
The Nigeria Customs Service announces a 3% penalty for banks delaying stamp duty remittances. Defaulters risk public exposure and deactivation from the B'odogwu platform. Read the full details.
Ogun Customs Seizes ₦2.6B Drugs, Contraband
Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun intercepts heroin, cannabis, spaghetti, and oil worth billions in major crackdown. Read details of the intelligence-led operations.
Customs College Graduates 100 Officers in Leadership Drive
The Nigeria Customs Service has graduated 100 middle cadre officers from its Command and Staff College to enhance leadership and service delivery. Read about the ceremony and the Service's modernization agenda.
Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Customs Officer, Kill Chief in Osun
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
Ex-Customs Officer Kidnapped, One Killed in Osun
Panic in Ora community as gunmen abduct retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi, killing a local chief. Police confirm incident and intensify bush combing operations. #OsunSecurity #Kidnapping
NCS Intercepts Cocaine on Brazilian Ship at Apapa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 25.5kg of cocaine hidden on MV San Anthonio at Apapa Port. The vessel, which sailed from Brazil, has been detained. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
Customs Seizes N181m Petrol from Smugglers in Adamawa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts over 184,000 litres of PMS in Adamawa, its largest fuel seizure in the state. Operation Whirlwind makes 55 seizures, combating economic sabotage.
NCS Seizes N181.6m Petroleum Products in Adamawa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts smuggled fuel worth N181.6 million near Cameroon border in eight weeks. ACG Kolapo Oladeji warns smugglers face life imprisonment. NNPCL also announces another petrol price cut.
Shippers Warn Multiple Taxes, Delays Crippling Lagos Ports
The Shippers Association of Lagos State warns illegal checkpoints and overlapping levies are pushing businesses out. Customs promises the National Single Window will fix delays by 2026. Read more.
Nigeria, Algeria Customs Seek Deeper Cross-Border Cooperation
Algerian & Nigerian customs pledge stronger collaboration on training, modernization & trade facilitation. Delegation from Nigeria studies Algeria's oil export procedures to boost efficiency.
Brother Dies Days After Father's Burial in Nigeria
A Nigerian woman shares tragic story of her brother dying just four days after their father's burial. She warns others to critically examine cultural traditions.
Kano Free Trade Zone Hits N18.8b Revenue in 2025
Kano Free Trade Zone reports N18.8 billion revenue from Jan-Oct 2025, signaling growth in Nigeria's non-oil sector. Discover how this achievement boosts economic diversification.
Customs intercepts $2.2m undeclared cash at airports
The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted $2.2 million in undeclared cash from major airports between January and July 2025. Discover how this strengthens border security.
Customs Orders Mandatory Drug Test for Officers
The Nigeria Customs Service mandates drug tests for all new recruits and serving officers to ensure operational integrity and a drug-free institution. Read the full details.
Nigeria pushes fair mineral trade at Africa's first G20
Nigeria advocates for equitable mineral trade and ethical AI at Africa's inaugural G20 Summit. China-Africa partnership launches modernization initiative to boost continental development.
Cargo Disruptions Feared as Imports Surge in Ember Months
Nigerian customs agents report system slowdowns during peak import season, threatening supply chains. The NCS attributes issues to user-specific problems, urging traders to use help desks.
Nigeria's 15% maritime GDP triggers PPP push
Nigeria's low 15% maritime GDP contribution sparks urgent PPP drive to unlock N22.12 trillion blue economy potential through fisheries, tourism and port modernization.
Tinubu Warns Fragmented Markets Threaten African Trade
President Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria's commitment to efficient African borders that facilitate trade. Learn how AfCFTA reforms aim to boost intra-African commerce by 2030.
Tinubu: Fragmented African Markets Limit Prosperity
President Tinubu warns Africa's fragmented markets hinder industrial growth and global negotiation power. He reaffirms Nigeria's commitment to border modernization and AfCFTA success for continental trade.
Customs intercepts lion cub, monkeys at Seme border
Nigeria Customs Service intercepted a lion cub and two patas monkeys being smuggled to Benin Republic. Two suspects arrested. Read more on Nigeria's fight against wildlife trafficking.
Customs rescues lion cub, monkeys from traffickers
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts endangered wildlife, arrests suspects in Seme border operation. Read how authorities are protecting Nigeria's biodiversity.
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