February 4, 2026

Year: 2026

CUSTOMS BACKS AFRICA’S FIRST DEFENCE AND SECURITY EXHIBITION AS NIGERIA PREPARES TO HOST 2026 EVENT

 

 Customs Backs Africa’s First Defence and Security Exhibitio as Nigeria Prepares to Host  2026 Event

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its strong institutional support for Africa’s first-ever comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria in 2026, in what is expected to be a landmark event positioning the country as a continental hub for defence innovation, security collaboration, and industrial advancement.… More...

NISA HAILS NIMASA’S CVFF PORTAL LAUNCH AS GAME -CHANGER FOR MARITIME SECTOR

 

 

 

 

NISA Hails NIMASA’s CVFF Portal Launch as Game-Changer for Maritime Sector

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA) has welcomed the launch of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).… More...

NISA hails NIMASA’s launch of CVFF fund as Game changer for Maritime sector

 

 

 

 

NISA Hails NIMASA’s CVFF Portal Launch as Game-Changer for Maritime Sector

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA) has welcomed the launch of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).… More...

GOVERNOR ADELEKE HAILS ELEVATION OF JUSTICE OLUBUNMI OYEWOLE TO THE SUPREME COURT

 

 

 

 

  • GOVERNOR ADELEKE HAILS  ELEVATION OF  JUSTICE OLUBUNMI OYEWOLE TO THE SUPREME COURT

By Babatunde Aremu

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole on his recommendation for appointment to the bench of the Supreme Court by the National Judicial Council (NJC), hailing the elevation as a bold affirmation of his capabilities to effectively dispense justice in the highest court in the country.… More...

TRADE FACILITATION: WCO , WBG TRAIN CUSTOMS ON POST- CLEARANCE AUDIT

 

Trade facilitation: WCO, WBG Train Customs on Post-Clearance Audit

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the World Bank Group (WBG), on Monday, 19 January 2026, commenced the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance compliance, and deepen customs modernisation in Nigeria.… More...

NNPP’ puts off planned protest against INEC over possible hijack

 

 

 

 

NNPP’ puts off planned protest against INEC  over  possible hijack

By Babatunde Aremu

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has put off its planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) scheduled for January 20, 2026, due to concerns that it may be hijacked by the Kwankwasiyya Movement led by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.… More...

CUSTOMS FOU ‘A’ INTERCEPTS FOUR LIVE PANGOLINS IN AJILETE CREEKS

 

CUSTOMS FOU ‘A’ INTERCEPTS FOUR LIVE PANGOLINS IN AJILETE CREEKS

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A has intercepted four live pangolins in Ajilete creeks.

The operatives stopped a wooden boat conveying the endangered animals, which were found confined in wire mesh cages, indicating an organized smuggling operation ¹.… More...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI AT 60

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI AT 60

By Babatunde Aremu

President Bola Tinubu has felicitate with the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 6oth birthday.

In a statement issued and signed by Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy The President congratulates the Comptroller-General on the milestone, heralded by dedicated service to the nation, with landmark reforms since he assumed leadership that have repositioned the organization.… More...

CUSTOMS WESTERN MARINE COMMAND INTERCEPTS 20 SACKS OF CANNABIS INDICA WORTH ₦157.8 MILLION

 

 

 

 

Customs  Western Marine Command Intercepts 20 Sacks of Cannabis Indica Worth ₦157.8 Million

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has recorded another major operational success with the interception of 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica, totaling 1,205 loaves, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦157,830,000.… More...