31 m. ago Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger

From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has expressed great concern over growing security challenges in the country, especially in parts of the North, saying the activities of bandits and other insurgents are hampering its operations. Comptroller General of the Customs Service, Mr. Bash Adewale Adeniyi, stated this in Minna, Niger State, on […] The post Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash

Auctions 500 jerrycans, two drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service has expressed great concern over the growing security challenges, especially in parts of the north, saying that the activities of bandits and other insurgents is hampering its operations. The Comptroller General of the Customs Service, […] The post Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Cargo traffic returns as TTP, agents tackle ticket racketeers

By Steve Agbota As cargo traffic returns to Tin Can and Apapa ports, Trucks Transit Park (TTP) Limited, the Nigeria Customs Service and licensed agents have moved to tackle the black market and racketeers of the Eto call-up system. Findings by TheSun.ng showed that there is rampant racketeering surrounding the Eto e-call-up system, causing persistent […] The post Cargo traffic returns as TTP, agents tackle ticket racketeers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Customs generate ₦190bn, seize ₦10.2bn illegal goods in three months

The Nigerian Customs Service, Area 2 Command in Onne, Rivers State, said it generated over ₦190 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2025. The Command revealed that during the period under review, its officers seized 20 containers of contraband items illegally imported into the country, valued at over ₦10.2 billion. The Customs Area Read More

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31 h. ago ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal

From Chukwuma Umeorah The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) have emphasised that transparent corporate reporting is vital for attracting both local and foreign investors to Nigeria’s capital market. This was highlighted at the second ICAN-NGX Corporate Reporting Award in Lagos on Tuesday, which honoured listed companies excelling […] The post ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Keystone Bank honoured for excellence in customer service experience

Keystone Bank Limited has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to service excellence, emerging as the ‘Best in Customer Experience’ read more Keystone Bank honoured for excellence in customer service experience

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64 h. ago Keystone Bank Gets Recognition For Excellence In Customer Service Experience

Keystone Bank Limited has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to service excellence, emerging as the Best in Customer Experience at the 14th Edition of the West Africa Innovation Awards held in Lagos. The prestigious annual awards ceremony celebrates brands and professionals that exemplify excellence, creativity, and innovation across various sectors in West Africa, with […]

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6 d. ago Customs seizes N8.6bn tramadol at Abuja airport, hands over to NDLEA

From Uche Usim The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has nabbed a huge haul of tramadol worth N8.6 billion at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The catch, made on 5 April 2025, shows their strong fight against smuggling. Customs spokesman Abdullahi Maiwada shared this in a statement. He said the drugs were quickly passed to NDLEA […] The post Customs seizes N8.6bn tramadol at Abuja airport, hands over to NDLEA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Customs hands over 659 units of illicit drugs to NDLEA in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone /Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over  659 units of illicit drugs to the Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency( NDLEA). The Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Chukwudi Ogbonna disclosed this at Command Headquarters in […] The post Customs hands over 659 units of illicit drugs to NDLEA in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NECA commends Nigeria Customs Service on trade facilitation reforms

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation.  This commendation was given during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the President of NECA, Dr […] The post NECA commends Nigeria Customs Service on trade facilitation reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Seme Customs hosts House Committee on Customs generates N1.9bn revenue in Q1 

By Steve Agbota The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service yesterday received the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, who were at the command for an oversight visit led by the Chairman, Leke Abejide. This is even as the Command said it generated N1.986 billion in the first quarter of 2025. […] The post Seme Customs hosts House Committee on Customs generates N1.9bn revenue in Q1  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Customs Generates N347.9bn From Import At Tin Can Island Port In Q1

The Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Monday, announced that it generated N347.9 billion from Imports between January and March 2025. Speaking to Journalists, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Compt. Frank Onyeka said the amount generated in Q1 2025 is 12.6 per cent higher than the N304 billion […]

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1 week ago Customs Issues First Import Document On Indigenous Clearance Platform, B’Odogwu

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the issuance of its first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the B’Odogwu system. The issuance marks the beginning of a nationwide rollout of the trade platforms across the country. The national public relations officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement titled: “Nigeria Customs Service Issues First PAAR […]

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1 week ago Court Remands Sierra Leonean For Failing To Declare $90,000 Cash To Customs

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, remanded a Sierra Leonean, Alhaji Ahmed Shaw, in custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) for allegedly failing to declare $90,000 cash in his possession to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The trial judge, Justice Dipeolu, ordered that Shaw be kept behind bars after he was arraigned […]

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2 w. ago Healthcare federation seeks implementation of waiver on pharmaceutical products

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria has called on the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure the full implementation of the duty and VAT waivers on pharmaceutical raw materials by issuing circulars to all relevant Zonal Offices and Area Commands. Recently, the Federal Government implemented a two-year import duty and VAT waiver on pharmaceutical raw materials. This Read More

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2 w. ago FirstBank reaffirms commitment to customers on 131st anniversary

FirstBank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to customers as it marks 131 years of service. In an email to its customers on Monday, the bank stated that it remains dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their financial goals. FirstBank highlighted its enduring legacy of trust, innovation, and Read More

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2 w. ago Access ARM Pensions strengthens customer engagement, service delivery

Access ARM Pensions has reinforced its commitment to deepening customer engagement and improving service efficiency as it navigates the evolving read more Access ARM Pensions strengthens customer engagement, service delivery

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2 w. ago Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives

Tribune Online Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives A media expert and consultant, Alhaji Dauda Lawal has raised the alarm over alleged persistent harassment and extortion of travellers by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) in Ekiti State. Lawal in a petition addressed to the member House of Representatives, Akintunde Rotimi, representing Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency and a copy obtained […] Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bandits Kill 17 Customs, Police Personnel, Mourners In Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau

Suspected bandits have killed about 17 persons including Customs, Police personnel and mourners in Kebbi, Zamfara and Plateau states. In the Kebbi incident, the bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa group, killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a local at Bachaka border in Argungu local government area of Kebbi State. […]

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2 w. ago Customs nabs Chinese wildlife trafficker with 9,493kg of pangolin

From John Adams, Minna In what could be described as a major breakthrough in its war against trafficking in humans and animals, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confiscated 9,493 kg of pangolin scales during major raids conducted in Ogun and Kano states recently. The Nigeria Customs Service, in a statement in Minna, quoted the […] The post Customs nabs Chinese wildlife trafficker with 9,493kg of pangolin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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