Nigeria Customs Introduces One-Stop-Shop to Minimise Cargo Clearance Time
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially introduced its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Initiative , a major reform expected to reduce cargo clearance time to 48 hours.
The initiative was unveiled during a meeting with NCS Management and Customs Area Controllers in Abuja.… More...
Nigeria Customs Introduces One-Stop-Shop to Minimise Cargo Clearance Time
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officially introduced its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Initiative on Thursday, 23 September 2025, a major reform expected to reduce cargo clearance time to 48 hours.… More...
Oyetola Urges Innovative Financing to Drive Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy
By Babatunde Aremu
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, 
Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that finance remains the decisive factor in transforming Nigeria’s bold new vision for its marine and blue economy into tangible impact, stressing that without sustainable investment, the country risks leaving its vast marine resources underutilised.… More...
Airline Operators’ Board of Trustees Commends Nigeria Customs for Business-Friendly Reforms
By Babatunde Aremu
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), led by President Abdulmunaf Sarina, lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its significant business-friendly reforms, marking a new era of collaboration between the airline industry and customs.… More...
Customs, Manufacturers Seal Strategic Deal On 4% FOB Exemptions, Trade Facilitation
By Babatunde Aremu
In a landmark move to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base and ease the cost of doing business, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have reached a strategic agreement to exempt manufacturers from the controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge and deepen trade facilitation efforts.… More...
Nigeria Reaffirms Maritime Leadership At 2025 World Maritime Day Celebration
By Babatunde Aremu
Nigeria’s maritime ambitions took center stage today as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, delivered a keynote address at the 2025 World Maritime Day celebration held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.… More...
Apapa customs set to commence Scanning of 200 Containers Per Hour, assures stakeholders of seamless Trade
By Babatunde Aremu
Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba has urged port users and stakeholders to brace up for more seamless trade process following more giant strides being achieved by the Nigerian Customs Service modernisation project with the commencement of fixed scanners installation.… More...
NNPP members not part of Kwankwaso’s intentions to join APC -Secretary
The National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Comrade Ogini Olaposi on Monday clarified that plans to join the APC is by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiya movement and not the party.… More...
Customs, MAN strengthen partnership, promote Wider Mutual Engagements
By Babatunde Aremu
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to build a lasting friendship and partnership through a deeper understanding of their respective challenges.… More...
Dr. Basil Nwolisa Unveils Anti-Corruption Handbook, Urges Nigerians to Reject “Socialized Corruption
By Babatunde Aremu
President of the Association of Nigeria Customs Brokers and the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Customs Agents (NCJTFLCA), Dr. Basil Nwolisa, has called on Nigerians to rise against what he described as “socialized corruption,” warning that the nation risks collapse if systemic extortion and abuse are left unchecked.… More...
