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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly praised the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his dedication and commitment to the welfare of customs officers. The commendation came during the commissioning of the new NCS Federal Operations Unit Zone 'A' complex in Ogun State.
The Nigeria Customs Service has emphasized its ongoing commitment to enhancing community wellbeing as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. This was highlighted during the celebration of the one-year anniversary of ‘Customs Cares’ and the opening of a renovated assembly hall at a secondary school in Abuja.
A driver was reportedly shot dead by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service on the Osogbo–Iwo Road in Osun State. The incident took place near a police checkpoint and has drawn significant local attention.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kwara Area Command has intercepted a significant haul of contraband, including 222 compressors believed to be used in the manufacture of explosives. The seizures, with a total Duty Paid Value of N478,171,315, also featured large quantities of foreign rice and petroleum products.
The Nigeria Customs Service has successfully intercepted three truckloads of petrol during a recent operation at the Seme border in Lagos State. The seizure illustrates ongoing efforts to strengthen enforcement against smuggling in the region.
The Nigeria Customs Service has decided to keep the old licensing fees for freight forwarders, alleviating concerns among industry stakeholders. This choice follows substantial lobbying against a proposed increase that would have drastically raised costs.
The Port and Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a revenue of N44.06 billion for January, showcasing its dedication to trade facilitation and compliance with customs regulations. In addition, the Command has made significant strides in its anti-smuggling operations.
The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a violent incident involving its officers during anti-smuggling operations in Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government Area.
The Nigeria Customs Service has launched the Time Release Study (TRS) initiative, aimed at improving trade efficiency and reducing cargo clearance delays at ports. This reform is expected to positively impact economic growth by streamlining customs procedures.
The Nigeria Customs Service announced it generated a total revenue of N7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding its target by N697 billion, reflecting a growth of over 10% from the previous year.
