By Femi Amamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command, has witnessed a leadership transition as Comptroller Samuel Ariyibi bowed out of office following his retirement from the Service, with Deputy Comptroller Olusola Salako assuming leadership as Acting Customs Area Controller.This was disclosed in a press release issued on Monday, 24 August 2026, by…
By Femi Anamelechi in another onslaught against illicit drug smuggling officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, have disrupted a major smuggling ring, intercepting 133 consignments of prohibited goods worth N3.24 billion and recovering N728.98 million in lost revenue.Thia was disclosed om a press release issued on Monday, 10 August…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded a major landmark in revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, representing the highest monthly revenue ever generated by the Command. The historic revenue generation achievement was disclosed in a Press statement issued on Friday, 14 August 2026, by the Command’s…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command, as part of strategic management efforts at motivation has rewarded outstanding officers and strengthened the leadership capacity of its senior personnel through a leadership seminar organised to promote professionalism, teamwork and improved service delivery.This waa disclosed im aPPress statement…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has announced the intercepts of expired and decomposing food product.i tems intercepted are 1,306 sacks of expired and waste noodles concealed in a truck declared as carrying food items.This interception were disclosed by the Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Kaila, durimg a…
By Femi Amamelwchi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its security operations.This follows the interception of a container concealing parts of over 140 pump-action rifles and the seizure of cannabis-infused products worth over ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command. The assurance on seizure was made at Tincan Island Port on Thursday, 6…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command in conjunction with the National Single Window (NSW) Secretariat, has intensified implementation of the National Single Window through a sensitisation programme for Customs officers, shipping lines and other maritime stakeholders, as the maritime manifest submission phase begins.The desensitisation hels at Apapa Area Command on…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna Area Command, on Thursday, 23 July 2026, commissioned the SG Hassan Fitness Hub following an Inter-Agency Games organised to promote physical fitness, teamwork and stronger collaboration among security agencies.The sporting event featured football, basketball, volleyball and badminton, bringing together officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command, as part of efforts geared toward creating awareness and educating stakeholders has started a sensitization program on the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS). The sensitization is part of efforts to enhance cargo monitoring, strengthen revenue assurance and facilitate seamless…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has f began it’s one-week sports championship designed to promote grassroots sports development, strengthen community engagement, and foster closer collaboration between the Service and public and private secondary schools.The championship, organised in partnership with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Ajeromi-Ifelodun Chapter, commenced on…
