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...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has introduced a new Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) — a digital tool designed to make cargo movement safer, improve revenue collection, and support smoother trade...
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has described some internet fraudsters, known as ‘Yahoo boys’, as geniuses who need guidance rather than condemnation. Obi emphasised that these individuals are creatives who lack...
The Customs Area Controller of Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has praised the staff and pupils of Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School, Ajegunle, Lagos, for taking good care of the...
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced a major interception along the Gbaji–Seme Road. The operation, which yielded 25 kilograms of ice crystal methamphetamine with an estimated...
In a bold move to safeguard Nigeria’s borders and uphold international trade standards, the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service announced the interception of two containers found to conceal large...
The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has urged newly promoted Deputy and Assistant Comptrollers of Customs to embrace innovation, integrity, and continuous learning as they take on new roles in...
This formed part of the ongoing FOB efforts to boost Nigeria’s daily crude oil output and combat economic sabotage. Additionally, naval personnel recovered approximately 11,200 litres of stolen crude oil from the...
Nigeria is preparing for a significant shift in how trade is managed at its ports. The National Single Window (NSW)—set to go live in early 2026—is expected to reduce physical container checks by about...
NIMASA Celebrates Customer Service Week, Reaffirms Commitment to Excellence In observance of Customer Service Week, NIMASA highlighted the essential role of every frontline colleague in advancing safe and efficient maritime operations. The agency emphasised...
In a move aimed at safeguarding infrastructure and easing long-term traffic flow, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced a 15-day closure of the Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area. The shutdown,...