July 17, 2026

Year: 2026

Confusion in Kwankwaso Camp as INEC recognizes ANIEBONAM-Led NNPP Leadership

 

 

 

Confusion in Kwankwaso Camp as INEC recognizes ANIEBONAM- led NNPP Leadership

_By Babatunde Aremu_

The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, says the faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso is in crisis following the recognition of a new leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.… More...

CUSTOMS, POLICE STRENGTHEN INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION ON STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT

 

Customs, Police Strengthen Inter-Agency Collaboration on Strategic Engagement

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing.

The engagement occurred following a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller (DC) of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Monday, 13 July 2026, at the Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja.… More...

CUSTOMS, POLICE STRENGTHEN INTER- AGENY COLLABORATION ON STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT

 

Customs, Police Strengthen Inter-Agency Collaboration on Strategic Engagement

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing.

The engagement occurred following a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller (DC) of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Monday, 13 July 2026, at the Service Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja.… More...

NIMASA LAUNCHES BLUE ECONOMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION

 

 

 

 

 

NIMASA LAUNCHES BLUE ECONOMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced the Blue Economy Accelerator Programme, a strategic initiative designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate innovative startups that will contribute to the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.… More...

Customs Strengthens Communication Corps with mass NIPR induction of Officers

 

 

 

 

 

Customs Strengthens Communication Corps with mass NIPR induction of 70 officers

By Babatunde Aremu

In a significant move to strengthen strategic communication and professionalise its Public Relations workforce, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted seventy Public Relations officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), marking the Service’s first mass induction into the Institute since 2013.… More...

APAPA CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS N26.5 B WORTH OF CANNABIS INDICA CONCEALED IN VEHICLES

 

 

 

 

APAPA CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS ₦26.5B WORTH OF CANNABIS INDICA CONCEALED IN
VEHICLES

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has seized Twenty-Six Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty-Five Nine Million, Eight Hundred and Forty-Seven Thousand,Seven Hundred and Seventy-One Naira (₦26,569,847,771) only worth of Cannabis Indica weighing 4,143.5 kilograms during a routine examination together with the personnel of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Command’s Enforcement Unit.… More...

NIMASA TAKES STOWAWAY PREVENTION CAMPAIGN TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS

 

 

 

 

NIMASA TAKES STOWAWAY PREVENTION CAMPAIGN TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has taken its campaign against stowaways to grassroots communities as part of efforts to enhance maritime security and protect Nigeria’s image.… More...

CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI SEEKS STRONGER COLLABORATION WITH RENAISSANCE AFRICA FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

 

 

 

 

Customs CG ,Adeniyi seeks stronger Collaboration with Renaissance Africa for Economic Growth

By Babatunde Aremu

Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, assuring Renaissance Africa Energy Limited of the Service’s continued partnership in driving investment, energy security, and national economic growth.… More...

CUSTOMS PREPARES OFFICERS FOR HIGHER RESPONSIBILITIES WITH STRATEGIC REFRESHER COURSE

 

Customs Prepares Officers for Higher Responsibilities with Strategic Refresher Course

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as part of efforts to prepare a new crop of senior officers for higher leadership responsibilities and sustain ongoing reforms across the Service.… More...