800 Nigerian deportees received from Niger Republic
Security agencies in Nigeria have received about 800 citizens deported from the Niger Republic at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina State. The group, made up of men, women, and children, arrived in multiple buses early in the morning. Officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service and other security agencies are currently profiling the returnees. The exercise […]
Auctioneers association alleges secret auctions by Nigeria Customs Service
The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents and registered auctioneers has raised concerns over alleged secret auctions conducted by the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the group, some seized goods belonging to the government are being disposed of without transparency and without following due process. They say many licensed auctioneers are being sidelined despite laws […]
Nigeria Customs says imports worth $300 or less will be tax-free from today
Starting today, Nigeria Customs Service has approved a tax exemption for imports worth $300 or less. This applies to goods brought in through express shipments or passenger luggage, which will no longer attract customs duties or taxes. The decision came from the Nigeria Customs Service Board after its 63rd meeting on September 2, chaired by […]
Customs Intercepts $193,000′ Hidden In Yoghurt Carton At Abuja Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stopped an attempt to smuggle $193,000 into the country without declaring it. The cash was found hidden inside a yoghurt carton at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, customs officers acted on a tip and inspected the suspicious package. The passenger carrying the […]
Customs intercept N398m cannabis sativa in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has seized a large amount of cannabis sativa worth N398 million in Lagos. According to the command’s spokesperson, Lomba Benjamin, officers intercepted 53 sacks of cannabis weighing 1,958kg. The operation took place at Ilase Sea Beach, about 200 nautical miles from the Lagos Anchorage. The Customs Area Controller, […]
Customs recovers N4.2bn worth of Donkey skin from smugglers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, has intercepted a massive shipment of donkey skin worth N4.24 billion. The smugglers were trying to export the banned item, violating the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). In a statement released on February 6, the unit’s head, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, confirmed the […]
Nigeria Customs Appoints Its First Female Pilot
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a historic milestone with Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot) Olanike Nafisat Balogun becoming the organization’s first female pilot. Her accomplishment is not only a personal success but also a source of inspiration for women in aviation and public service. Balogun began her career with the NCS in 2002 […]
Customs Returns Stolen Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, and Other Cars Worth ₦1.8 Billion to Canada
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully returned 21 stolen luxury cars, valued at over ₦1.8 billion, to Canada. These vehicles were smuggled into Nigeria by a criminal network, but thanks to a coordinated operation, they were intercepted and will soon be handed back to Canadian authorities. Customs Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi explained that Nigeria […]
Nigeria Customs Achieves N5.07tn Revenue Target for 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has accomplished a significant milestone in its revenue collection efforts for the year 2024. By November 12, the service had already collected N5.04 trillion, a substantial amount that puts it on track to exceed its 2024 target of N5.07 trillion. This accomplishment comes with just under a month left in […]