By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command on Wednesday 4th February 2026 handed over a Narcotic suspect with seized illicit Drugs worth #4.76 Bilion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) as part of a reinforced commitment geared towards fostering inter-agency collaboration in the fight against illicit Drug…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has reiterated need to intensify efforts to strengthen professionalism and public trust with a reputation management training for officers and men of the Command.Western Marine Command held the training on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos,.The training which was organised…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Custom Service (NSC) Port Terminal Multipurpose Limited Area Command on Friday January 29th 2026 handled over intercepted Illegal Fire Arms and Ammunition intercepted at the PTML Command during routine checks by diligent officer to South West Coordinator, National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), South…
By Femi Anamelechi In line with efforts aimed at promoting Officers welfare , Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has kicked off a physical fitness exercise aimed at promoting the welfare and mental fitness of officers as part of efforts to encourage work-life balance. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this during a physical fitness session…
By Femi Anamelechi Nigeria Customs Area Controller (CAC), Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) Command has recorded 101% revenue growth as Comptroller Hauwa Abubakar charged officers of the Command to always uphold professionalism, integrity and discipline to enhance the reputation of NCS to further Foster effectiveness and legitimacy.The CAC gave the advice on Wednesday, 28 January…
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 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ports & Terminal MultiServices Limited (PTML) Command, has taken a bold step towards enhancing to transparency and accountability with the launch of a reputation management workshop for senior officers. Comptroller Joe Anani on Thursday, 22 January 2026 declared the workshop open.The CAC said the initiative was part…
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 Nigeria Customs Service, on Wednesday 7 January, 2026, announced that it has commenced the implementation of a framework for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers.In a statement issued to newsmen and signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy…
By Femi Anamelechi As part of renewed efforts against illicit drugs importation and smuggling at the Nation’s premium Ports, officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command in a collaborative operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have foiled an attempt to smuggle 30.1 kilograms of cocaine through the Apapa Port…
