Customs – City Business News

July 28, 2026 No Responses

PTML Customs Unveils Electronic Cargo Tracking System

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Port & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the deployment of the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), with a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop aimed at preparing industry operators for the...

July 28, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Customs Releases Final List For ASC II Recruitment

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released the final list of successful candidates in its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise for appointment into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II).In a statement signed b...

July 22, 2026 No Responses

PTML Customs Unveils MIS File Tracker To Boost Digital Transformation

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken another significant step in its digital transformation journey with the official launch of the Management Information System (MIS) File Tracker at the PTML Area Command.City Business News repor...

July 18, 2026 No Responses

Customs Inspects NAHCO, SAHCO Ahead Of Abuja Airport Cargo Scanner Deployment

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has carried out a comprehensive inspection of newly installed cargo scanning facilities atthe Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO)Plc and the Skyway Aviation Handling Company(SAHCO)Plc ware...

July 14, 2026 No Responses

Apapa Customs Impounds ₦26.57b Cannabis

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted a massive consignment of Cannabis Indica with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦26.57 billion, reinforcing its commitment to combating illicit trade and safeguarding Nige...

July 14, 2026 No Responses

Customs Impounds 20,500 Litres Of Smuggled Petrol, Five Vehicles

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) through its Operation Whirlwind has intercepted a total of 20,500 liters of smuggled petroleum products and five vehicles used in conveying the seized items.Briefing Journalists at the Customs Tr...

July 13, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria, Benin Customs Fortify Border Security

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its Benin Republic counterpart have forged a new partnership on geospatial technology to strengthen economic security and surveillance along their shared border corridor.The partnership was highlighted during a strategic e...

July 11, 2026 No Responses

Customs, Printing Industry Strengthen Partnership On Tariff, Trade Facilitation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Nigeria’s printing industry through improved stakeholder engagement, tariff advocacy and enhanced trade facilitation during a meeting with the leadership of the C...

July 5, 2026 No Responses

Customs, UBA Deepen Trade Facilitation Partnership

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to advance trade facilitation and support key digital transformation initiatives, following a high-level meeting at the Servi...

July 5, 2026 No Responses

Customs, Afreximbank Deepen Trade Facilitation Partnership

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again reaffirmed its commitment to advancing intra-African trade by deepening its partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance customs cooperation, and accelerate ...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

Customs Impounds N53.39b Hard Drugs, Unwholesome Pharmaceuticals

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a cumulative total of nine seizures of hard drugs and unwholesome pharmaceuticals with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N53,391,140,029.00.The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed this ...

June 29, 2026 No Responses

Customs Strengthens Cargo Inspection Capacity

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a specialised training workshop for officers aiming to strengthen its cargo inspection capacity through advanced image analysis and interpretation. The initiative comes as global trade volumes rise and smuggler...

June 28, 2026 No Responses

Tincan Customs Seeks Stronger Media Partnership To Boost Trade Facilitation, Compliance

The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for closer collaboration with the media to promote efficient trade facilitation, enhance compliance, and strengthen public confidence in Customs operations.City Business News report...

June 23, 2026 No Responses

Oyo/Osun Customs Intercepts Pump-Action Rifles

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted three pump-action rifles and arrested three suspects in a major anti-smuggling operation, as the Command intensified efforts to curb the influx of illegal goods and arms into the...