Customs Launches Reputation Management Campaign in Zone ‘B’
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched its Reputation Management Campaign in Zone ‘B’, Kaduna, marking another major step in a nationwide drive to strengthen institutional integrity, build public trust, and improve service delivery.… More...
Customs strengthens Stakeholder Engagement for enhanced Cargo Clearance
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has convened a high-level stakeholders’ engagement meeting to address emerging issues affecting the maritime industry and cargo clearance processes and ensure seamless trade facilitation.
Speaking at the forum held on Monday, 11 August 2025, at Apapa Area Command, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, restated that the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), codenamed B’Odogwu, remains a firm and irreversible policy direction.… More...
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...
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
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
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
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
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 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...
All set for MAMAL 2025 as Shippers Council Boss Akutah backs MARAN for Summit
By Babatunde Aremu
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius MON, has stated that Nigeria has no business being listed in a war risk zone and consequently mandated to pay insurance premiums
Akutah made this assertion while receiving a delegation from Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Thursday at the NSC headquarters.… More...
