May 13, 2026

MARITIME

 

CUSTOMS  ANNOUNCES EXTENSION FOR MIGRATION FROM FAST TRACK SCHEME TO AEO PROGRAMME

By Babatunde Aremu

In furtherance of the commitment to deepening trade facilitation, securing supply chain and strengthening compliance in line with global standards, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended the deadline for the migration of all beneficiaries under the Fast Track Scheme to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, shifting the earlier cut-off date of 31 December 2025 to 31 January 2026.… More...

CUSTOMS FOU Zone A GETS NEW COMPTROLLER, ALIYU VOWS TO INTENSIFY ANTI – SMUGGLING EFFORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customs FOU Zone A Gets New Comptroller, Aliyu Vows to Intensify Anti-Smuggling Efforts

By Babatunde Aremu

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has a new Comptroller, Gambo Aliyu, who has vowed to intensify intelligence-driven operations to combat smuggling and other illicit trade activities threatening Nigeria’s economy and security.… More...

FOU Zone A GETS NEW COMPTROLLER, ALIYU, VOWS TO INTENSIFY ANTI – SMUGGLING EFFORTS

 

Customs FOU Zone A Gets New Comptroller, Aliyu Vows to Intensify Anti-Smuggling Efforts

By Babatunde Aremu

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has a new Comptroller, Gambo Aliyu, who has vowed to intensify intelligence-driven operations to combat smuggling and other illicit trade activities threatening Nigeria’s economy and security.… More...

NEAPS 2025: CUSTOMS CG, ADENIYI BAGS NATIONAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING REVENUE COLLECTION

 

NEAPS 2025: Customs CG,  Adeniyi Bags National Award for Outstanding Revenue Collection

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has received the Outstanding Revenue Collection Award at the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), held on Sunday, 7 December 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.… More...

CGC ADENIYI CHAIRS FIRST FIRST WCO POLICY SESSION, STRENGTHENS NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CUSTOMS PROFILE

 

CGC Adeniyi Chairs First WCO Policy Session, Strengthens Nigeria’s Global Customs Profile

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has presided over his first meeting as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, steering the 93rd Session of the Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala, and deepening Nigeria’s visibility in global customs governance.… More...

APAPA CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS 25.5KG COCAINE HIDDEN IN BRAZILIAN SHIP, HANDSOVER TO NDLEA

 

 

 

 

 

Apapa Customs Intercepts 25.5kg Cocaine Hidden in Brazilian Ship, Hands Over to NDLEA.

By Babatunde Aremu

The Apapa Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large consignment of cocaine weighing 25.5kg onboard a Brazilian ship, MV San Anthonio.… More...

AfCFTA: IHENACHO URGES NIGERIA TO TAP $3.4 TRILLION MARKET, LEVERAGE MARITIME SECTOR POTENTIALS

 

AfCFTA: Ihenacho urges Nigeria to Tap $3.4 Trillion Market, Leverage Maritime  sector potentials

By Babatunde Aremu

Former Minister of Interior and leading shipowner, Capt. Emmanuel Ihenacho, has said Nigeria’s maritime sector holds the strategic key to unlocking the full economic potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing the framework as a transformative channel for national growth.… More...

TINCAN CUSTOMS ACHIEVES ₦1.45 TRILLION REVENUE MILESTONE IN 11 MONTHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tin Can Customs Achieves N1.45 Trillion Revenue Milestone in 11 Months

By Babatunde Aremu

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue milestone, generating over N1.45 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025.… More...

BOOK LAUNCH: MARAN UNVEILS 50 DRIVERS OF NIGERIA’S MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY

 

Book Launch : MARAN unveils 50 Drivers  of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

By Babatunde Aremu

The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has unveiled a landmark publication celebrating individuals and institutions shaping the country’s maritime and blue economy landscape.… More...

Sulaiman Bids farewell at Seme, takes over as Apapa customs PRO

 

Sulaiman Bids Farewell to Seme, Takes Over as Apapa Customs PRO

By Babatunde Aremu

Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Isah Sulaiman has been redeployed to the Apapa Customs Area Command as the new Public Relations Officer. A send-forth ceremony was held at the Seme Customs Command, where Sulaiman was celebrated for his professionalism and commitment to duty.… More...