Tag: Nigeria Customs Service
Smugglers attack Customs officers, one killed in Ogun clash
However, as the officers were withdrawing from the area, they were ambushed by a large mob armed with weapons including…
Customs intercepts lion cub, monkeys being smuggled out of Nigeria
Two suspects identified as Mathew Kofi, a Beninese national and Mr. Nasiru Usman Gwandu, a Nigerian who allegedly bought the…
Customs seize ₦5.3 billion in drugs hidden in imported vehicles
The first container, numbered HLXU8500072, arrived from Montreal, Canada, and was intercepted on Sept. 4 following detailed intelligence analysis. A…
EFCC investigates Duru Damian over failure to declare $59,000 at Lagos Airport
The suspect, who was scheduled to travel on Emirates Airline to Dubai, claimed he had only $10,000
‘You’re Mr. Customs in all senses of it,’ Gov. Adeleke hails Adeniyi on WCO appointment
Adeleke described Adeniyi as "a top flight professional" who has made Nigeria proud and placed Osun on a global map,…
Customs intercepts N1.5bn contraband in Lagos
Regarding revenue, Shuaibu said the command generated N20.7 million through demand notices, auctioned perishables, and petroleum products from irregular importation.
Customs intercepts controlled drugs in Cross River
The confiscated items included 37 units of Phenobarbital Sodium Sterop 100mg, 216 units of Pethidine 100mg Solution Injection, and 108…
EFCC begins probe of Sunday Okorie over undeclared $578,000
Okorie Sunday was arrested by the Customs upon arrival in the country from Johannesburg , South Africa, on Wednesday, March…
Customs hands over intercepted contraband pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC
Comptroller Michael Ugbuagu, in-charge of NCS Zone C, Owerri, handed over the confiscated contrabands to the Coordinator of NAFDAC in…
Customs smash records with N50.8bn revenue in Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi
The comptroller praised the resilience and dedication of officers and men of the command, assuring stakeholders and the C-G that…
MMIA Customs hits historic high, outpaces revenue target by ₦14.7bn
The MMIA Customs boss expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their unwavering…
Customs impounds smuggled goods worth N229m in Ogun
DC Salisu at a press briefing held at Idiroko area l Command listed seizure of contraband goods worth N229,112,424.00 in…
Customs intercepts 15 sacks of cannabis worth N107m
The consignment of illicit substances was intercepted at the waterfront while the suspected smugglers had grounded their boat in an…
Customs busts ₦117m drug smuggling ring in Ogun
Customs Area Controller, James Ojo, attributed the operation's success to credible intelligence and strategic measures, reaffirming the Service's commitment to…
Customs nabs 5 suspects, seizes contrabands worth N323m in Kebbi
He also revealed that five suspects had been arrested in connection with the seizures and had been granted administrative bail.
Apapa Customs hits record N1.6 trillion revenue in three months
Olomu highlighted the impressive monthly collections of N201.8 billion in July and N193.9 billion in September, expressing confidence that such…
Suspension of tariffs on food imports to cost Nigeria N188bn – Customs
To alleviate food inflation in Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced on July 8 the…
Why we auctioned off 26,625 litres of petrol – Customs
The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Controller HK Ejibunu, in Calabar, in Calabar on Monday, said that the operation was…
Customs intercepts 219 sacks of cannabis, 940 ammunition in Ogun
The NCS controller of Ogun Area l, James Ojo while addressing a news conference in Abeokuta, said that the command's…
NCS’ bold steps to ease trade operations in Nigeria
The populous African nation has continued to battle food shortages, poor infrastructure, unemployment, while striving to make quality health care…
Sultan, agencies pledge commitment to anti-graft fight in Sokoto
In his response, the Sultan assured the Commission of his continued support and that of the sultanate. "We as an…
Why we killed rice smuggler in Lagos – Customs
The incident occurred on Sunday when the middle-aged smuggler and his gang allegedly attacked the customs officers.
Apapa Customs Command generates N672.1bn in 4 months
He said that the command generated a record-breaking revenue of N182 billion in April alone, the highest monthly collection in…
Customs intercepts 6,240 sacks of explosives
He said a Haojue motorcycle was impounded in connection with the seized explosives.
940 rounds of ammunition hidden inside garri sacks intercepted in Ogun
The operatives intercepted the 940 rounds of ammunition concealed in sacks of garri while on an anti-smuggling operation on March…
Fake pharmaceuticals worth N1.7bn intercepted in Oyo-Osun axis
The area controller said the Customs Service would intensify its fight against smuggling and enforce Federal Government’s policy on total…
Customs intercepts food trucks going to Niger Republic in Kebbi
customs said the attempt to smuggle the foodstuffs out of the country contravened regulations.
We have seized 20,000 kilogrammes of illegal wildlife products — NCS
She stated: “As of today, apart from the 12 convictions, we have a series of ongoing court cases. I’m sure…
We generate 70% of our revenue from Lagos – Customs
“Lagos houses 40 per cent of our commands, contributing over 70 per cent of our monthly revenue. It is not…
Shuaib replaces Makinde as Ogun Customs Controller
By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Controller Bamidele Makinde has handed over to Deputy Controller Ahmadu Bello Shuaib as the new controller in…