Nigeria Customs Seize Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa, Auctions It at N630 Per Litre

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted 199,495 litres of smuggled fuel in Adamawa State, auctioning it to local residents at a price of N630 per litre at selected filling stations. This operation is part of NCS’s ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and protect Nigeria’s economy. The seized fuel, with a Duty Paid Value […]

Oyo, Osun Customs Promotes Officers to Uphold Integrity and Professionalism

In a ceremony held at the Oyo/Osun Area Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan, 95 officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) were decorated after their successful promotion in the recent exercise. Dr. Ben Oramalugo, the Controller of the Command, led the event on Monday, honoring the promoted officers and men who had reached the next […]

Importers Save N100 Million in Four Months Through the AEO Program

The Nigeria Customs Service revealed that the AEO program has saved importers and SMEs N100 million in just four months. Discover the impact and benefits of this modernisation effort set for official launch in 2025. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that its pilot Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme has successfully saved importers, logistics […]

Customs to Sell Seized Petrol at ₦400/Litre to Ease Festive Transportation Challenges

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction 15,325 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at ₦400 per litre. This initiative aims to address transportation challenges during the festive season. Hussein Ejibunu, the National Coordinator of the NCS’s Operation Whirlwind, disclosed the development during a press briefing at […]

Nigerian Navy Transfers Arrested Drug Smugglers to NDLEA and Customs for Investigation

The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka in Akwa Ibom State has handed over three individuals apprehended for alleged drug smuggling to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). This move aims to ensure comprehensive investigation and possible prosecution of the suspects. Seizure Details According to a statement […]

Nigeria Customs Service Partners with India on Trade Facilitation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Customs Mutual Administrative Agreement (CMAA) with India, a significant step toward strengthening bilateral trade relations. The agreement, finalized on November 16, 2023, was formalized during a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, with the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, representing Nigeria. A Landmark […]