Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened international cooperation with the Netherlands Customs, as both administrations explore joint strategies to enhance border control mechanisms and combat illicit trade across key entry points. The collaboration was highlighted during a two-day joint working visit by a Netherlands Customs delegation to Nigeria, which focused on improving enforcement capacity, intelligence sharing, and trade facilitation systems. Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in […]

April 9, 2026 10

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Customs launches training programme to boost AfCFTA implementation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a three-day capacity-building programme on Rules of Origin to strengthen Nigeria’s implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to a statement signed by the Service, the training, which runs from 31 March to 2 April 2026, is aimed at equipping stakeholders with the technical knowledge required to enhance Nigeria’s participation in intra-African trade. Declaring the programme […]

April 4, 2026 9

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Nigeria Customs warns public over fake social media message

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public about a fake message circulating on social media, describing the content as false and not originating from the agency. In a notice issued on Monday, the Service said its attention had been drawn to the misleading information and urged Nigerians to disregard it. The NCS stressed that the claims contained in the viral message were not issued […]

March 30, 2026 15

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Customs chief marks IWD with surprise event for female officers

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a surprise appreciation event for female officers, recognising their contributions to the Service. The event, held on Friday at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja, brought together officers across ranks as well as members of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association. Attendees were presented with roses in acknowledgement of […]

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Customs chief leads global enforcement talks at WCO forum

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the Enforcement Committee of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels. The session marked a first in the committee’s more than four-decade history, with both the WCO Secretary-General, Ian Saunders, and the Council Chairperson jointly addressing the opening ceremony. Officials said the development reflects the […]

March 27, 2026 13

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Nigeria Customs Strengthens Anti-Corruption Partnership with Global Body

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened its collaboration with the World Customs Organisation as part of efforts to improve transparency and integrity in its operations. In a statement signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller-General of Customs, the service said the move followed a high-level meeting held at the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels on 23 March during a working visit by the […]

March 25, 2026 17

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Customs, police launch investigation into fatal shooting in Osogbo

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force say investigations are under way following a shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo that resulted in the death of a civilian. According to a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of Customs, Abdulmalik Akintola, preliminary information indicates that officers attached to the Command’s patrol team were on routine […]

March 18, 2026 8

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Customs, PEBEC Move to Expand Digital Reforms at Ports

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is working with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to expand digital reforms aimed at reducing delays and improving cargo clearance at the country’s ports. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the announcement during a meeting with the Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Audu, at the Customs headquarters in Abuja on 6 March. Mr Adeniyi said the service […]

March 9, 2026 11

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Customs Chief Calls for Unity as Service Hosts Ramadan Iftar in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for unity, national service and spiritual reflection as the agency hosted Ramadan Iftar gatherings in Abuja. According to the Customs Service, the events were organised during the holy month of Ramadan to bring together officers, government officials and stakeholders in an effort to strengthen collaboration and shared values. The first gathering was held on 4 […]

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