By Femi Anamelechi In a massive blow to transnational drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of a staggering 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, recently intercepted during a joint examination of two containers by NDLEA operatives, men of the Nigeria Customs Service and other security…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, made a landmarks seizure unregistered of pharmaceuticals intercepted at the Apapa Area Command to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Speaking to press men at the handing over off…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun a nationwide awarenesses sensitisation on the implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge and related fiscal adjustments ahead of its commencement on July 1, 2026. The initiative is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, reducing carbon emissions and encouraging the importation of cleaner vehicles into the country…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command in concerted efforts to boast security at the border, has reinforced strategies to fight smuggling and other cross-border crimes through a grassroots stakeholder engagement initiative aimed at fostering closer collaboration between security agencies and border communities.This was the key discussion during stakeholders’ engagement which…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have agreed on a Joint collaboration aimed at Strengthening operational relationships between both Customs authorities, reinforcing ongoing efforts to enhance trade facilitation, border security, capacity building, and the fight against transnational organised crime.The significant Joint agreement was…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Port Command as part of efforts geared towards promoting effective Trade Facilitation has called for stronger collaboration with the media to promote compliance and transparency at the Port.CAC in charge of Tincan lsland Port, Comptr. Joe Anani made the appeal during a media conference on Wednesday,…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as part of efforts aimed at building Cargo Inspection Capacity has commenced a workshop for senior officers involved in cargo inspection processes to enhance cargo image interpretation and analysis.The training forms part of strategic efforts to enhance officer operations capacity in Cargo image interpretation, reporting procedures scanner…
By Femi Anamelechi * President Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as the Comptroller General of Customs. Adeniyi’s first tenure extension ought to have expired on August 1, 2026. This was disclosed in a press statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Assistant to the President…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), PTML Chapter, on THURSDAY June 18, 2026 reiterated its commitment to advancing welfare and empowerment initiatives for officers’ wives and families as it begins a new chapter of service.The commitment was made at the gathering of officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service, COWA…
. By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, in collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking with the seizure of 22 elephant tusks worth over ₦126.3 million…
