October 12, 2025

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Customs FOU Zone A, Ikeja intercepts smuggled vehicles, Indian Hemp, other contraband items, arrests suspects

Customs FOU Zone A, Ikeja Intercepts smuggled vehicles, Indian hemp ,other Contraband Items, arrests suspects

By Babatunde Aremu

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has made significant seizures of contraband items, including :
– *Smuggled Vehicles*
– *Indian Hemp*
– *Tyres*
– *Vegetable Oil*
– *Other Prohibited Items*, such as furniture, spare parts, and clothing items

The seizures were made at strategic locations in the South West region, highlighting the collaborative efforts of NCS operatives.… More...

Freighforwarders call on Tinubu to slash 7% cargo clearance surcharge amid economic crisis

Freight Forwarders call on  Tinubu To Slash 7% Cargo Clearance Surcharge Amid Economic Crisis

By Babatunde Aremu

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has formally appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently reduce the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at Nigerian ports, citing the worsening economic conditions and its crippling impact on trade.… More...

Customs, FIRS , National single window secretariat Deepen collaboration on Trade facilitation Project

Customs, FIRS, National Single Window Secretariat Deepen Collaboration on Trade Facilitation Project

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to advance the Federal Government’s trade reform agenda through closer collaboration with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Single Window (NSW) Secretariat.… More...

Customs launches reputation management Guide in zone “A” for stronger integrity, Public trust

Customs Launches Reputation Management Guide in Zone ‘A’ for Stronger Integrity, Public Trust

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched its strategic reputation management campaign in Zone ‘A’, which aims to transform institutions, enhance public trust, and improve service delivery.… More...

MASPAN seeks stronger collaboration with NAVY, calls for operational reforms in Maritime security sector

MASPAN Seeks Stronger Collaboration with Navy, Calls for Operational Reforms in Maritime Security Sector

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has called for deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to strengthen operational efficiency, standardise security protocols, and address delays affecting private maritime security operations in the country.… More...

NiMASA Board backs management on Blue Economy Growth

NIMASA BOARD BACKS MANAGEMENT ON BLUE ECONOMY GROWTH

By Babatunde Aremu

The members of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), during their inaugural meeting in Lagos, declared their commitment to supporting the Agency’s Executive Management in delivering on its mandate.… More...

Customs intercepts 16 containers of Ammunition, fake pharmaceutical products, other prohibited items

Customs intercepts 16 containers of Ammunition, fake pharmaceutical products, other prohibited items in Lagos

By Babatunde Aremu
Nigeria customs service has intercepted 16 containers of Arms and Ammunition, Fake pharmaceutical products and other prohibited items in Lagos.

Compttroller General of customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi while addressing journalists on Monday in Lagos atrributed the success to intelligent – led operations and collaboration with other security agencies to enhance National security.… More...