President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on July 30, 2025, approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Bashiru Adeniyi, whose tenure was supposed to end on August 31, 2025. The...

The service said the move is based on the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and relevant international agreements on temporary vehicle admission. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the policy applies to non-commercial...

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) disclosed this in its Shipping Position publication released on Thursday in Lagos. According to the document, about 40 ships carrying petroleum products, food items, and other goods are expected...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested and detained the vessel MV Aruna Hulya and its 22 Indian crew members at the GDNL terminal, Apapa port in Lagos, following the discovery of 31.5...

Seme Customs Breaks Revenue Records, Hits ₦15.6bn in 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, recorded historic revenue achievements in 2025, posting its highest monthly and annual collections since inception. In December 2025...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Apapa has kicked off 2026 with a big win against drug traffickers. On Friday, January 2, officers, working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), seized 30.1...

31th December tragic boat incident on the Lagos waterways claimed the lives of six people. The accident, which occurred near [location/area], has sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about safety, regulation, and...

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has approved a marginal increase in charges by shipping companies, but has directed them to first inform and educate their customers before implementing the new rates. The Council also announced...

Tin Can Island Customs Breaks Records with ₦1.56 Trillion in 2025. Big win for Nigeria’s ports: Tin Can Island Customs just closed 2025 with a landmark milestone—₦1.56 trillion in revenue as of December 23....

The newly appointed Controller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Comptroller Aliyu Gambo, has outlined a reform-focused leadership agenda built on a three-pronged framework: Change Management, Compliance Management, and Reputational Management. Speaking...

The deputy Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer (NPRO), Dr. Abdullahi Maiwada, made the call during a special media parley organized by the NCS Zone A Public Relations Unit in Lagos on...

The Area Controller of the Tin Can Island Port Command, Frank Onyeka,has said that compliance with regulations, strong stakeholder cooperation, and continuous modernisation are essential for positioning the Nigeria customs services in line with...

Lekki Deep Sea Port is inching toward half of its installed capacity, signalling a promising start to Nigeria’s first deep-sea port. With container throughput rising month after month since September, the port’s growth story...

Compt Gambo Aliyu has taken the helm as the new Controller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Lagos, under the Nigeria Customs Service. He begins his tenure as the unit’s leader as...

Nigeria’s maritime sector is sharpening its focus on cybersecurity as AI reshapes port operations nationwide. The Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) highlighted digital security as a top priority during its strategic Quarterly Meeting in...

In Nigeria’s bustling maritime sector, a fresh wave of objections has rolled in over renewed talks to convert the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, into a full-fledged university. Stakeholders warn that the move...

At the Apapa port, Nigerian customs officers found 25.5 kilograms of cocaine being carried on a Brazilian ship called MV San Anthonio. The drugs were hidden inside five bags and 24 small packages. The...

Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Isah Sulaiman has been redeployed to the Apapa Customs Area Command as the new Public Relations Officer, following a send-forth ceremony at the Seme Customs Command, where he was...

Nigeria has secured a historic victory, earning a seat in Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. The decision was announced during the IMO General Assembly in London...

Seme Area Command Convenes Stakeholder Forum to Tackle Border Bottlenecks The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service recently hosted a major stakeholder forum, bringing together security agencies, traditional rulers, and customs officials...

In a move to save lives on the front lines, the Nigeria Customs Service launched a first aid training program for officers at the Apapa Command. The session comes amid a sobering reminder: more...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, recently welcomed Junior Course 23 students from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, for an operational study tour focused on the impact of Customs...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Port Command has announced a major drug bust after intercepting illicit substances worth more than ₦2.5 billion. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, revealed the...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has given fresh assurances to importers, exporters, manufacturers, and the wider business community that cargo clearance at the ports will soon become faster and smoother. This follows the introduction...

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service is renewing its partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to improve transparency, strengthen compliance, and support national development. During...

Nigeria is positioning itself as the central hub for intra-African commerce, citing a steady rise in export volumes over the past two years. The move comes as the country prepares to host the Customs...

A recent interception by customs officers along the Badagry-Seme road has drawn attention to wildlife trafficking and enforcement in the region. Reports indicate that a lion cub and two monkeys were seized in a...

Tin Can Island Customs Command Posts ₦154.3 Billion Revenue in October 2025, Highlighting Trade Facilitation Gains October 2025 was a standout month for the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service...

The House Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, to maintain strict surveillance and prevent the entry of substandard and harmful products into...

    As part of its efforts to enhance seamless operations and ease trade facilitation for traders and other stakeholders in the maritime industry,  Nigeria Customs services (NCS) has formally introduced its One-Stop-Shop Initiative...

Nigeria is taking a bold step into the future of maritime administration with the launch of the Maritime Labour E-Platform. The move, announced at a hands-on workshop in Lagos, aims to streamline the registration,...

The Seme–Mile 2 international corridor, a critical westward trade route linking Lagos with Benin and other West African states, has long promised seamless regional integration in line with ECOWAS principles. Instead, it has become...