By Femi Anamelechi The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Ian Saunders, has described Nigeria’s Time Release Study (TRS) as a practical and evidence-based reform capable of strengthening border efficiency, boosting trade competitiveness within trade corridors in Africa and enhancing national safety.Saunders stated this on Monday, 26th January 2026, during the presentation of the…
By Femi Anamelechi Western Marine Command has intercepted 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica valued at ₦157.83 million and reinforced commitment to ensure enhanced efforts on Maritime Boarder Safety The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi speaking to the media on 14th January 2026 , said the illicit drugs were carefully packed into 1,205 wraps and…
By Femi Anamelechi The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, 21 November 2025, said the Nigeria Customs Service has concluded arrangements to subject all incoming officers and men to a mandatory drug test as part of the ongoing recruitment exercise.CGC Adeniyi, who disclosed this during the closing session of the CGC’s 2025 Conference in…
By Femi Anamelechi The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to collaborating closely with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to enhance continental trade integration, improve data accuracy, and address structural barriers hindering intra-African trade.The Customs Chief made this known on Monday, 3 November 2025, during a…
By Femi Anamelechi The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD, MFR, has continued to show the commitment of Nigeria Custom Service to national development. This unwavering commitment has resulted in the CG’s emergence as President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF).The election, held at the Gymnasium Hall, Package B of…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced Comptroller Blessing Ihenacho as the new Customs Area Controller of the Imo/Abia Area Command, Owerri. She takes over from Comptroller Friday Akpan, who has officially retired from active service.The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, at the Command’s headquarters conference room. Comptroller…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has agreed to collaborate with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on the implementation of the B’Odogwu Unified Customs Management System, a flagship initiative under the Service’s modernization programme in Abuja on August 18, 2025In a joint meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and…
By Femi Anamelechi President Bolls Ahmed Tinubu has extended the tenure of NCS Comptroller Wale Bashir Adeniyi (MFR) by one year. According to the Presidency, the extension became necessary to enable him; “consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration”, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday July 31, 2025 extended the tenure of the…
By Femi Anamelechi Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya in charge of Lillypond Export Command said the command processed a total of 27, 721 export containers with an increased revenue of $1.586, 0410, 100.25 in first half of of 2025, representing an increase from the $1,165,073,182.37 recorded between January and June 2024. This the Comptroller disclosed is a…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in a press release has advised Nigerian travelling to the United States of America to abide by United States entry visas classification and the stated purpose of travel.NCS in a press release issued on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, by the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of…
