THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new One-Stop Shop (OSS) initiative designed to reduce cargo clearance time from 21 days to 48 hours. NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, noting that the initiative was recently unveiled during a meeting between …
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THE Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a major breakthrough, intercepting illicit drugs worth N5.1 billion from India and Canada. According to the command, the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized drugs stood at N3.778 billion, marking one of the largest seizures in recent …
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THE Western Marine Command (WMC) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N582.2 million within five months. The Controller of the Command, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, disclosed this on Thursday during a news conference and the decoration of 36 newly promoted officers …
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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a revenue of N3.68 trillion for the first half of 2025, surpassing its revenue target by N390.20 billion equivalent to 11.85 per cent. This is made known in a statement by NCS`s spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Tuesday in Abuja. Maiwada said that the …
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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Command, on Friday, inaugurated the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) aimed at fostering unity and empowering women in the state. Inaugurating the office in Birnin Kebbi, the Area Controller of Customs, Chukwumeziri Nwokorie, described the launch as a day of thanksgiving and appreciation. He noted …
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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has condemned a violent mob attack on its operatives during an anti-smuggling operation in Adamawa. It also announced the interception of petroleum products worth N95.7 million. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, made this known at a press briefing on Thursday at the Customs …
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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) have deepened ties on cooperation in customs training methodologies, modernisation models, and technology-driven solutions. The spokesperson of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Maiwada said that the deal …
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The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 35,535 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), worth ₦58.36 million, at several notorious smuggling flashpoints known for fuel diversion. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, confirmed the development during a news briefing held in Lagos on Friday. Operations Whirlwind and Federal Operation Unit Zone ‘A’ …
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The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted 420 kilograms of Pangolin scales during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in a suburb of the Kano metropolis. Disclosing this on Thursday during a press briefing in Kano, the Area Comptroller, Dalhatu Abubakar, said the seizure was made on Wednesday, at about …
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The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) digital transformation will dismantle cartels and tackle smuggling in the country. This is contained in a weekly bulletin by its Head of Research, Eugene Nweke, on Thursday in Abuja. Nweke said that the Customs policy thrusts had the …
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