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
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...
Ikorodu Ferry Terminal set to Reopen after 3-month closure
By Babatunde Aremu
The Ikorodu Ferry Terminal in Lagos is set to reopen on January 19, 2026, after a three-month closure due to navigational hazards caused by a severe water hyacinth infestation.… More...
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...
Shippers Council suspends Shipping charges Hikes
By Babatunde Aremu
Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Directs Shipping Companies to Suspend Charges Review, Engage Stakeholders
Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has directed all shipping companies, shipping agents, and terminals operating within Nigerian ports to suspend and refrain from implementing any review or upward adjustment of their charges until they have fully engaged their stakeholders.… More...
NAVY, NIMASA TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON HYDROGRAPHY AND WRECK REMOVAL
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigerian Navy has called for increased collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA in the area of hydrography to sustain improved safety of navigation in Nigerian waters.… More...
Customs unveils New Guidelines for Courier Firms Under Delivered Duty Paid Regime
By Babatunde Aremu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) designed to regulate courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm, in a move aimed at strengthening trade facilitation and revenue assurance.… More...
Oyetola Renews Call for Ban on Wooden Boat to Curb Waterway Accidents
By Babatunde Aremu
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has renewed his call on state governments across the federation to urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation and instead invest in safer, modern fibre and aluminium boats.… More...
Maiguwa condemns Minister’s call for Night Travel Ban
By Babatunde Aremu
The President of the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN), Mr Emmanuel Maiguwa has proposed measures to ensure safe night travel on Nigeria’s waterways.
Mr Maiguwa, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Bricks Murstern Mattoni Limited, emphasized that extending economic activities into the night can stimulate the economy, and it’s possible to do so safely with proper measures in place.… More...
NAGAFF President, Ezisi calls for industry -wide professionalism
By Babatunde Aremu
The National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Chief Tochukwu EZisi in his New Year message, has urged members to uphold professionalism and comply with regulations as the association seeks to strengthen its profession and raise freight forwarding standards across the country.… More...
