PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: Comptroller Godwin Otunla, Customs Area Controller (CAC), MMAC, Ikeja.

By Cosmas Okereafor In almost six months the appointment of Compt, GA Otunla was announced by the customs top echelon, precisely towards the end of last year, 2025, we have as a publication organisation being following activities at the MMAC Command under his suzerainty. This is due to the fact that, MMAC area is a…

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NCS: LFTZ Record Over ₦253b Revenue in Q1 of 2026… As ADG Babandede reaffirms commitment to staff welfare.

By Femi Anamelechi Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) Lagos Free Trade Zone has generated an increased revenue of over N 253bn without the first quarter of 2926.The Zonal Coordinator in charge of Zone ‘A’, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Mohammed Babandede commended the Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) for the increased revenue generation..ACG Babadende disclosed this during…

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CUSTOMS: Tin-can Area, Seizes 4,173.5kg Cannabis, Hands Over to NDLEA.

By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command in a renewed bid against Drug Trafficking has intercepted 4,173.5 kilograms of cannabis Indica valued at approximately ₦16.6 billion. Comptroller Frank Onyeka in charge of Tin Can Port disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, According to him, the…

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Apapa Command Area Comptroller Calls for Discipline, Stakeholder-Friendly Operations.

By Femi Anamelechi Nigeria Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Emmanuel Oshoba, has called on officers and men of the command to ensure discipline and stakeholder-friendly operations. The Comptroller warned that delays and misconduct will henceforth not be Accepted. He gave the starn warning during a parade at the command’s Head office in Apapa on…

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NCS: PTML Boost Officers Efficiency With Fully Equipped ICT Offices at Tin Can Island.

Femi Anamelechi Nigeria Custom Service ( NSC} Port Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) Command, has received a moral boost to its operational and professional efficiency. This is part of a strategic effort aimed at creating a conducive working environment and improving officers welfare at the command This follows the management of PTML hand over of s…

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Lilypond Export Command in Collaborative Efforts With Exporters to Seek Solutions.

By Femi Anamelechi Lilypond Export Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has gone into a strategic collaboration with the Association of West African Exporters and Maritime Professionals (AWAEMAP) The strategic partnership is aimed at resolving operational challenges affecting export activities at ports and Export Processing Terminals (EPTs).This was discussed on press release issued by the…

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Lillypond Export Command Records 38.68 % Increased Exports in Q1 2026.

By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs, Lilypond Export Command (LEXC), has announced a significant growth in exports by the Command in the first quarter of 2026,.The Controller of the Command, Comptrroller Samuel Ariyibi pointed out that the Command recorded an increased volume of export activities with significant growth when compared to the same period in…

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NCS showcases Officers Sacrifices in “Novara” TV Series.

By Femi Anamelechi In a ground breaking innovative and strategic communication the Nigeria Customs Service has launched Novara, a 79-episode television series produced by the Service, The real life Teleseries showcases the professionalism, risks, and sacrifices of officers in protecting national interest. The highly edu- entertaining Nevera premiere too ok place Saturday, 25 April 2026…

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NCS Launches Performance Enhancing Models in Port Reform.

By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), as part of renewed efforts to facilitate seamless trade at the Ports has collaborated with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The giant stride is geared towards improving performance and efficiency at the ports The performance enhancing Models will also positively improve Nigeria’s trade facilitation at…

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