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Customs Comptroller seeks stakeholders’ support for service efficiency

Peter Anayo
The Customs Area Controller – Edo/Delta Command, Comptroller Judith Kanu, has sought the support of all stakeholders in the maritime industry to throw their weights behind her efforts to achieve the Command’s set goals and the overall objectives of the Comptroller General of the Service. The Comptroller who made this......
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Port Harcourt Area 1 Customs Sets New Record With Over N33.7bn Revenue In October, Surpasses 2025 Target

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  Emmanuel Nlewedum, Port Harcourt The Port Harcourt Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has generated N247.461bn between January to October 2025, surpassing its 2025 annual revenue target of N216bn, by over N31bn, with two months remaining in the year. This is just as the Command......
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Port Harcourt Area 1 Customs sets new record with over N33.7bn revenue in October, surpasses 2025 target

Peter Anayo
EMMANUEL NLEWEDUM , Port Harcourt   The Port Harcourt Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has generated N247.461bn between January to October 2025, surpassing its 2025 annual revenue target of N216bn, by over N31bn, with two months remaining in the year. This is just as the......
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FG Sets the Record Straight on Nationwide Port Modernisation Project

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The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has noted with concern the recent remarks made by former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, regarding the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos. While the Ministry welcomes constructive dialogue on......
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FG sets the record straight on nationwide Port Modernisation Project

Peter Anayo
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has noted with concern the recent remarks made by former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, regarding the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos. While the Ministry welcomes constructive dialogue on......
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Customs, NAPTIP strengthen ties on human trafficking, protection of endangered species

Peter Anayo
CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja   The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s readiness to cement collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in combating human trafficking and the illegal trade in endangered species. CGC Adeniyi made this commitment on Tuesday,......
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Lagos, NPA need synergy to realize Tinubu’s economic objective – Sanwo-Olu

Peter Anayo
IBRAHIM QUADRI   Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for synergy between the State Government and the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) to make ports in the State more efficient. The Governor noted ports play a vital role in Lagos and Nigeria’s economy and therefore stressed the need to......
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NAF reaffirms resolve as Air Component pounds hostile elements in Kwara

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‎The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) Sect 3, has conducted decisive missions against hostile elements in Kwara State, reaffirming its commitment to national security. ‎ ‎The coordinated operations on 28 September 2025 covered Kakihun, Oke-ode, Babanla and surrounding areas, providing reconnaissance, close......
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Customs, MAN agree on 4% FOB exemptions manufacturing support measures

Peter Anayo
COMFORT EKELEME   The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) weekend agreed on strategic exemptions from the recently suspended four per cent Free on Board (FoB) charge. NCS and MAN reached an agreement at the strategic engagement meeting to strengthen collaboration in support of Nigeria’s......
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Rivers: Onne Area II Customs Command gets new Comptroller, as Babandede bows out in glory

Peter Anayo
•Intercepts 20 containers with illicit drugs, goods worth over N13.5bn   EMMANUEL NLEWEDUM, Port Harcourt Aliyu Alkali on Wednesday resumed duty as the new Comptroller of the Onne Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Rivers State. The new Area II Comptroller, Aliyu, took over from ACG......