Customs – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 29 May 2026 12:47:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Customs – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Customs Moves to End Physical Cargo Checks at Apapa Port https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-end-physical-cargo-checks-at-apapa-port/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-end-physical-cargo-checks-at-apapa-port/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 12:50:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474339 The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to phase out routine physical examination of cargo at the Apapa Port as part of efforts to modernise port operations, enhance trade facilitation and reduce delays associated with manual inspection processes. The move aligns with broader reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and revenue collection within Nigeria’s maritime [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-end-physical-cargo-checks-at-apapa-port/feed/ 0 Customs CG Declares War on Smugglers, Seizes ₦93m PMS in Adamawa https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-cg-declares-war-on-smugglers-seizes-%e2%82%a693m-pms-in-adamawa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-cg-declares-war-on-smugglers-seizes-%e2%82%a693m-pms-in-adamawa/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:08:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482063 The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified the agency’s crackdown on smuggling activities across the country, declaring an all-out war on economic saboteurs as operatives intercepted Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at over ₦93 million in Adamawa State. The latest seizure underscores the agency’s renewed commitment to curbing the illegal movement of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-cg-declares-war-on-smugglers-seizes-%e2%82%a693m-pms-in-adamawa/feed/ 0 Customs to Sanction Non-Compliant Importers, Clearing Agents https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-to-sanction-non-compliant-importers-clearing-agents/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-to-sanction-non-compliant-importers-clearing-agents/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474343 The Nigeria Customs Service has issued a stern warning to importers and licensed clearing agents, declaring its intention to impose strict sanctions on operators who fail to comply with customs laws, procedures and documentation requirements. The Service said the move is aimed at strengthening compliance, protecting government revenue and improving transparency within the nation’s ports [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-to-sanction-non-compliant-importers-clearing-agents/feed/ 0 Stakeholders Commend Nigeria Customs Service for Trade Facilitation Initiatives https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-commend-nigeria-customs-service-for-trade-facilitation-initiatives/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-commend-nigeria-customs-service-for-trade-facilitation-initiatives/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:47:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=414136 Stakeholders in Nigeria’s trade and logistics sectors have lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for implementing several initiatives aimed at boosting trade and enhancing the ease of doing business. The commendations were made during recent engagements between the NCS and various stakeholders, including importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and representatives from the maritime sector. These interactions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-commend-nigeria-customs-service-for-trade-facilitation-initiatives/feed/ 0 Customs and Petroleum Regulator Intensify Measures to Curb Illegal Fuel Exports https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-and-petroleum-regulator-intensify-measures-to-curb-illegal-fuel-exports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-and-petroleum-regulator-intensify-measures-to-curb-illegal-fuel-exports/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:20:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473595 The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have stepped up coordinated efforts to tighten export controls in a bid to curb the diversion and smuggling of petroleum products across Nigeria’s borders. Reports by Punch and other Nigerian news outlets indicate that the move is part of broader measures to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-and-petroleum-regulator-intensify-measures-to-curb-illegal-fuel-exports/feed/ 0 Customs Seizes 25.5kg of Cocaine from Brazilian Vessel at Apapa Port https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-25-5kg-of-cocaine-from-brazilian-vessel-at-apapa-port/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-25-5kg-of-cocaine-from-brazilian-vessel-at-apapa-port/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:46:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473071 The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a shipment of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed on a Brazilian vessel docked at the Apapa Port in Lagos, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and enhance port security. The seizure was part of routine intelligence-led operations by the Customs anti-narcotics unit, which has intensified inspections of high-risk [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-25-5kg-of-cocaine-from-brazilian-vessel-at-apapa-port/feed/ 0 Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop to Reduce Demurrage and Cargo Dwell Time at Ports https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-launches-one-stop-shop-to-reduce-demurrage-and-cargo-dwell-time-at-ports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-launches-one-stop-shop-to-reduce-demurrage-and-cargo-dwell-time-at-ports/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:50:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472210 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced a one-stop-shop initiative aimed at reducing demurrage charges and shortening cargo dwell time at the nation’s seaports, a move designed to improve efficiency in port operations and facilitate trade. The initiative seeks to streamline processes by consolidating multiple clearance procedures into a single point of contact, thereby addressing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-launches-one-stop-shop-to-reduce-demurrage-and-cargo-dwell-time-at-ports/feed/ 0 Customs Port Harcourt 1 Command Collects N33bn Revenue in October 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-port-harcourt-1-command-collects-n33bn-revenue-in-october-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-port-harcourt-1-command-collects-n33bn-revenue-in-october-2025/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:14:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471220 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area 1 Command, has announced that it collected a total revenue of ₦33 billion in October 2025, reflecting improved efficiency in port operations, enforcement, and trade facilitation within the command.The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-port-harcourt-1-command-collects-n33bn-revenue-in-october-2025/feed/ 0 Customs Refutes Claims of Secret Auction of Seized Containers https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-refutes-claims-of-secret-auction-of-seized-containers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-refutes-claims-of-secret-auction-of-seized-containers/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:15:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471021 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has firmly denied reports alleging that it conducted a secret auction of seized containers at major ports across the country. The agency described the claims as “false, misleading, and malicious,” asserting that all auction procedures are transparent and carried out in accordance with established guidelines. In a statement issued by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-refutes-claims-of-secret-auction-of-seized-containers/feed/ 0 Customs, NAPTIP Strengthen Partnership to Tackle Human Trafficking and Smuggling https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-naptip-strengthen-partnership-to-tackle-human-trafficking-and-smuggling/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-naptip-strengthen-partnership-to-tackle-human-trafficking-and-smuggling/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:31:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470570 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in the fight against human trafficking, cross-border crimes, and smuggling of prohibited goods across the country’s frontiers.The renewed partnership was announced following a strategic meeting between the leadership of both agencies [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-naptip-strengthen-partnership-to-tackle-human-trafficking-and-smuggling/feed/ 0 Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Cleansing Nigeria’s Downstream Petroleum Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-reaffirms-commitment-to-cleansing-nigerias-downstream-petroleum-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-reaffirms-commitment-to-cleansing-nigerias-downstream-petroleum-sector/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:11:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470151 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its commitment to sanitising the downstream petroleum sector as part of renewed efforts to curb illegal activities such as smuggling, diversion, and adulteration of refined petroleum products. The agency said it will intensify its collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-reaffirms-commitment-to-cleansing-nigerias-downstream-petroleum-sector/feed/ 0 NDLEA Praises Customs for Intensifying Efforts Against Drug Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-praises-customs-for-intensifying-efforts-against-drug-trafficking/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-praises-customs-for-intensifying-efforts-against-drug-trafficking/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:59:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470063 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its sustained fight against drug trafficking and smuggling across the country’s borders. The agency described Customs’ recent operations and seizures as a major boost to Nigeria’s overall anti-narcotics campaign and a demonstration of effective inter-agency collaboration. The commendation came following [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-praises-customs-for-intensifying-efforts-against-drug-trafficking/feed/ 0 Customs Launches Electronic Platform to Curb Vehicle Smuggling and Boost Revenue https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-launches-electronic-platform-to-curb-vehicle-smuggling-and-boost-revenue/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-launches-electronic-platform-to-curb-vehicle-smuggling-and-boost-revenue/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469931 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new electronic platform designed to tackle the long-standing problem of vehicle smuggling, improve transparency, and enhance revenue collection. The initiative, unveiled at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, represents a major step toward digital transformation within the service and aligns with the Federal Government’s ongoing drive to modernize [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-launches-electronic-platform-to-curb-vehicle-smuggling-and-boost-revenue/feed/ 0 Customs Chief Urges Investment-Led Approach to Strengthen Border Security https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-chief-urges-investment-led-approach-to-strengthen-border-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-chief-urges-investment-led-approach-to-strengthen-border-security/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:27:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469421 The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for an investment-driven approach to border management, stressing that sustainable security and trade facilitation can only be achieved through strategic investments in technology, infrastructure, and human capital.Adeniyi made this known during a policy roundtable in Abuja, where government officials, security agencies, and trade [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-chief-urges-investment-led-approach-to-strengthen-border-security/feed/ 0 Customs Intensifies Reform with Training for Newly Promoted Officers on Accountability and Innovation https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intensifies-reform-with-training-for-newly-promoted-officers-on-accountability-and-innovation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intensifies-reform-with-training-for-newly-promoted-officers-on-accountability-and-innovation/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:32:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469161 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to strengthen professionalism and ethical standards within its ranks by launching a new round of leadership and capacity-building training for its newly promoted officers. The programme, which focuses on accountability, innovation, and effective service delivery, aligns with the ongoing reform agenda under Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. In [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intensifies-reform-with-training-for-newly-promoted-officers-on-accountability-and-innovation/feed/ 0 Customs Seizes ₦80.4 Million Worth of Smuggled Fuel Bound for Benin Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-%e2%82%a680-4-million-worth-of-smuggled-fuel-bound-for-benin-republic/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-%e2%82%a680-4-million-worth-of-smuggled-fuel-bound-for-benin-republic/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:15:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469151 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted petroleum products worth ₦80.4 million being smuggled across the border into the Republic of Benin. The interception, made by officers of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, underscores the Service’s intensified efforts to combat cross-border fuel smuggling and protect Nigeria’s economic interests amid ongoing reforms in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-%e2%82%a680-4-million-worth-of-smuggled-fuel-bound-for-benin-republic/feed/ 0 Customs Generates ₦658 Billion in September Amid Deepening Reforms https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-generates-%e2%82%a6658-billion-in-september-amid-deepening-reforms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-generates-%e2%82%a6658-billion-in-september-amid-deepening-reforms/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:52:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469065 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an impressive ₦658.6 billion revenue for September 2025, underscoring the positive impact of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trade facilitation. The remarkable performance comes as the Service continues to roll out key modernization initiatives under the leadership of the Comptroller-General, Bashir Adeniyi, in its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-generates-%e2%82%a6658-billion-in-september-amid-deepening-reforms/feed/ 0 Customs Intercept N1.9bn Hard Drugs, Expired Flour at Seme Border https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-n1-9bn-hard-drugs-expired-flour-at-seme-border/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-n1-9bn-hard-drugs-expired-flour-at-seme-border/#respond Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:09:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468729 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intercepted hard drugs, expired flour, and other contraband goods worth ₦1.9 billion at the Seme-Krake border in Lagos State, as part of renewed efforts to curb smuggling and safeguard public health.The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Timi Bomodi, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists on the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-n1-9bn-hard-drugs-expired-flour-at-seme-border/feed/ 0 MAN Applauds Federal Government for Suspending 4% FOB Levy by Customs https://www.theinfostride.com/man-applauds-federal-government-for-suspending-4-fob-levy-by-customs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-applauds-federal-government-for-suspending-4-fob-levy-by-customs/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:38:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466750 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the controversial 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy earlier imposed by the Nigeria Customs Service, describing the move as a welcome relief for industries battling with rising production costs. The suspension, announced earlier this week, has been praised by stakeholders across [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/man-applauds-federal-government-for-suspending-4-fob-levy-by-customs/feed/ 0 Nigerian Shippers’ Council Promises Accelerated Cargo Clearance Times https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-shippers-council-promises-accelerated-cargo-clearance-times/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-shippers-council-promises-accelerated-cargo-clearance-times/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:21:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462958 Nigeria’s Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has pledged to dramatically reduce cargo clearance timelines in a bid to make the nation’s ports more competitive and efficient. At the centre of the initiative is a renewed commitment to automation, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory reform—all aimed at slashing current delays and boosting trade facilitation. Speaking after a strategic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-shippers-council-promises-accelerated-cargo-clearance-times/feed/ 0 Customs Intercept Undeclared $1.1m, SR135,900 at Kano Airport https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-undeclared-1-1m-sr135900-at-kano-airport/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-undeclared-1-1m-sr135900-at-kano-airport/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:40:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405596 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted undeclared foreign currencies amounting to $1.1 million and 135,900 Saudi riyals (SR) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The seizure was made during routine checks by customs officers, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb illegal financial movements through the country’s airports. According to customs officials, the foreign currencies [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-undeclared-1-1m-sr135900-at-kano-airport/feed/ 0 Customs Moves to Streamline Import Charges Across Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-streamline-import-charges-across-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-streamline-import-charges-across-nigeria/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:21:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462646 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a new initiative aimed at streamlining import charges, in what officials describe as a crucial step toward improving efficiency, reducing business costs, and enhancing transparency in the country’s import and export system. The move comes in response to sustained concerns from key stakeholders in the private sector, including [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-streamline-import-charges-across-nigeria/feed/ 0 Customs plans to reach 50,000 students with learning materials under its CSR initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-plans-to-reach-50000-students-with-learning-materials-under-its-csr-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-plans-to-reach-50000-students-with-learning-materials-under-its-csr-initiative/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:52:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462389 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled an ambitious Corporate Social Responsibility drive, promising to provide educational support to 50,000 students across the country in 2025. The initiative—branded “Customs Cares”—was publicly launched during the commissioning of a renovated primary and nursery school in Ajeromi‑Ifelodun, Lagos, and forms part of a broader effort to reach 10 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-plans-to-reach-50000-students-with-learning-materials-under-its-csr-initiative/feed/ 0 PTML Customs reports N204.7 billion in revenue for the first half of the year https://www.theinfostride.com/ptml-customs-reports-n204-7-billion-in-revenue-for-the-first-half-of-the-year/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ptml-customs-reports-n204-7-billion-in-revenue-for-the-first-half-of-the-year/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:57:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462240 The Nigeria Customs Service has declared that the Port Terminal Multi‑Purpose Limited (PTML) arm—responsible for managing operations at Apapa port—generated a total revenue of N204.7 billion during the first half of the year. The figure reflects robust activity at the port and shines a spotlight on PTML’s growing role in customs operations, trade facilitation, and port-generated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ptml-customs-reports-n204-7-billion-in-revenue-for-the-first-half-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Customs intercepts 40ft container smuggling donkey genitals, foils illicit wildlife trade attempt https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercepts-40ft-container-smuggling-donkey-genitals-foils-illicit-wildlife-trade-attempt/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercepts-40ft-container-smuggling-donkey-genitals-foils-illicit-wildlife-trade-attempt/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:17:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461797 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with thousands of dried donkey genitals at the Apapa Port in Lagos, foiling a major attempt to smuggle the banned animal parts out of the country. The container, which was disguised as carrying conventional goods, was discovered during a routine inspection by customs officials, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercepts-40ft-container-smuggling-donkey-genitals-foils-illicit-wildlife-trade-attempt/feed/ 0 Customs Intercepts 40-Foot Container Laden with Donkey Genitals, Foils Wildlife Smuggling Ring https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercepts-40-foot-container-laden-with-donkey-genitals-foils-wildlife-smuggling-ring/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercepts-40-foot-container-laden-with-donkey-genitals-foils-wildlife-smuggling-ring/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:42:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461700 The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a massive consignment of donkey genitals hidden inside a 40-foot container, dealing a major blow to an illicit wildlife trafficking network that has been exploiting Nigeria’s transit routes. The dramatic bust, carried out along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway, has once again put a spotlight on the growing black market trade [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercepts-40-foot-container-laden-with-donkey-genitals-foils-wildlife-smuggling-ring/feed/ 0 Customs foil donkey genitals smuggling, intercepts 40ft container https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-foil-donkey-genitals-smuggling-intercepts-40ft-container/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-foil-donkey-genitals-smuggling-intercepts-40ft-container/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:35:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461667 In a renewed clampdown on illegal wildlife trade, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with donkey genitals and hides allegedly being smuggled out of the country through the Apapa port in Lagos. The interception, which Customs officials described as a significant success in curbing wildlife trafficking, was made during a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-foil-donkey-genitals-smuggling-intercepts-40ft-container/feed/ 0 Nigeria Customs Intercepts 11 Vehicles, Containers with Contraband Worth Over ₦1.28 Billion https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-intercepts-11-vehicles-containers-with-contraband-worth-over-%e2%82%a61-28-billion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-intercepts-11-vehicles-containers-with-contraband-worth-over-%e2%82%a61-28-billion/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:51:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=447646 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, has made a significant breakthrough in its anti-smuggling operations with the interception of 11 used vehicles and a variety of smuggled goods, all valued at over ₦1.28 billion. The seizures were made during a series of coordinated operations across the southwestern states [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-intercepts-11-vehicles-containers-with-contraband-worth-over-%e2%82%a61-28-billion/feed/ 0 Nigeria and Benin Republic Launch SIGMAT to Enhance Cross-Border Trade https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-benin-republic-launch-sigmat-to-enhance-cross-border-trade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-benin-republic-launch-sigmat-to-enhance-cross-border-trade/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 20:55:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=414144 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Benin Republic Customs Administration have inaugurated the Système Interconnecté de Gestion des Marchandises en Transit (SIGMAT) platform at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post. This digital system aims to streamline and harmonize customs procedures, facilitating smoother and more secure trade between the two nations. The launch event, held on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-benin-republic-launch-sigmat-to-enhance-cross-border-trade/feed/ 0 Nigeria Customs Generates N1.75 Trillion Revenue from N36 Trillion Trade Volume in Six Months https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-generates-n1-75-trillion-revenue-from-n36-trillion-trade-volume-in-six-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-generates-n1-75-trillion-revenue-from-n36-trillion-trade-volume-in-six-months/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:54:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408965 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a revenue collection of N1.75 trillion for the first half of 2024, derived from total trade valued at N36 trillion during the same period. **Key Highlights:** 1. **Revenue Performance** – First half 2024 collection: N1.75 trillion – Represents 63% of annual target (N2.79 trillion) – 32% increase compared [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-generates-n1-75-trillion-revenue-from-n36-trillion-trade-volume-in-six-months/feed/ 0 Seizures Inflict Financial Loss on Smugglers – Customs https://www.theinfostride.com/seizures-inflict-financial-loss-on-smugglers-customs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/seizures-inflict-financial-loss-on-smugglers-customs/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:31:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405228 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stated that its intensified crackdown on smuggling activities has led to significant financial losses for smugglers, as enforcement measures continue to disrupt illegal trade across the country’s borders. Customs officials revealed that recent operations have resulted in the seizure of contraband goods worth billions of naira, dealing a major [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/seizures-inflict-financial-loss-on-smugglers-customs/feed/ 0 Customs Begin Pre-Unveiling of Trade Facilitation Tool https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-begin-pre-unveiling-of-trade-facilitation-tool/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-begin-pre-unveiling-of-trade-facilitation-tool/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:46:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404676 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the pre-unveiling of a new trade facilitation tool aimed at streamlining import and export processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to improve ease of doing business and boost economic growth through seamless trade operations. According to Customs officials, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-begin-pre-unveiling-of-trade-facilitation-tool/feed/ 0 Customs Seized 397 Vehicles in 2024, Says Comptroller General https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seized-397-vehicles-in-2024-says-comptroller-general/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seized-397-vehicles-in-2024-says-comptroller-general/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:48:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400777 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) confiscated 397 vehicles in 2024 as part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and enforce import regulations. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a year-end review, highlighting the agency’s commitment to protecting the nation’s economy and revenue base. The seized vehicles, valued at billions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seized-397-vehicles-in-2024-says-comptroller-general/feed/ 0 Yuletide: Customs Auctions Seized Petrol to Ease Transportation https://www.theinfostride.com/yuletide-customs-auctions-seized-petrol-to-ease-transportation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yuletide-customs-auctions-seized-petrol-to-ease-transportation/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:42:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399364 In a bid to alleviate transportation challenges during the festive season, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the auction of seized petrol. The decision comes as part of efforts to stabilize fuel supply and reduce the burden of high transportation costs, which tend to spike during the yuletide period. A spokesperson for the NCS [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yuletide-customs-auctions-seized-petrol-to-ease-transportation/feed/ 0 Customs Boost Cargo Transactions with New Platform https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-boost-cargo-transactions-with-new-platform/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-boost-cargo-transactions-with-new-platform/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:06:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396984 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital platform aimed at streamlining cargo transactions and improving the efficiency of port operations. This initiative is part of the NCS’s ongoing efforts to modernize processes, reduce delays, and enhance transparency in the import and export sector. Key Features of the New Platform The new platform, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-boost-cargo-transactions-with-new-platform/feed/ 0 Customs to Auction Overtime Vehicles After Two-Week Deadline https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-to-auction-overtime-vehicles-after-two-week-deadline/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-to-auction-overtime-vehicles-after-two-week-deadline/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:29:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396955 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction vehicles classified as “overtime cargo” following the expiration of a two-week ultimatum issued to owners for clearance. The move is aimed at decongesting ports and generating revenue for the government. What Are Overtime Vehicles? Overtime vehicles refer to cars and other imported automobiles that have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-to-auction-overtime-vehicles-after-two-week-deadline/feed/ 0 Insecurity Fuels Smuggling Crisis in Borno, Say Customs https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-fuels-smuggling-crisis-in-borno-say-customs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-fuels-smuggling-crisis-in-borno-say-customs/#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:47:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395550 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has attributed the rising incidence of fuel smuggling in Borno State to widespread insecurity in the region. This revelation highlights the challenges of maintaining border integrity and combating illicit trade in an area plagued by insurgency and weak security infrastructure. Speaking at a press briefing, the Comptroller of Customs in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-fuels-smuggling-crisis-in-borno-say-customs/feed/ 0 Customs Seizes Live Turtles and Other Smuggled Goods https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-live-turtles-and-other-smuggled-goods/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-live-turtles-and-other-smuggled-goods/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:57:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395111 The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a significant shipment of live turtles, along with other contraband goods, in a recent operation aimed at curbing illegal trade and protecting the country’s biodiversity. The operation, which took place at one of Nigeria’s major seaports, highlights the growing issue of wildlife trafficking and the challenges faced by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-seizes-live-turtles-and-other-smuggled-goods/feed/ 0 Customs Intercept 16 Containers of Illicit Drugs https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-16-containers-of-illicit-drugs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-16-containers-of-illicit-drugs/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:42:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393526 In a major breakthrough, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 16 containers containing illicit drugs in what is being hailed as a significant victory in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the country. The drugs, which were seized at the Lagos ports, are believed to have been smuggled into the country by a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-intercept-16-containers-of-illicit-drugs/feed/ 0 Customs and WCO Collaborate to Promote Gender Diversity in Trade and Customs Sectors https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-and-wco-collaborate-to-promote-gender-diversity-in-trade-and-customs-sectors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-and-wco-collaborate-to-promote-gender-diversity-in-trade-and-customs-sectors/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:49:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392875 In a significant move to enhance gender diversity within the trade and customs sectors, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has partnered with the World Customs Organization (WCO) to implement various initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting inclusive practices. This collaboration is part of a broader strategy to address gender disparities and encourage greater female [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-and-wco-collaborate-to-promote-gender-diversity-in-trade-and-customs-sectors/feed/ 0 Customs Unveils Indigenous Software to Boost Cargo Clearance https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-unveils-indigenous-software-to-boost-cargo-clearance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-unveils-indigenous-software-to-boost-cargo-clearance/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:09:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391885 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched an indigenous software designed to enhance the efficiency and speed of cargo clearance operations across the country’s ports and borders. The unveiling of this technology marks a significant step in the NCS’s ongoing efforts to streamline trade facilitation, reduce bottlenecks, and foster a more business-friendly environment for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-unveils-indigenous-software-to-boost-cargo-clearance/feed/ 0 125,427 arms intercepted in six years – Customs https://www.theinfostride.com/125427-arms-intercepted-in-six-years-customs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/125427-arms-intercepted-in-six-years-customs/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:34:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391242 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a staggering figure of 125,427 arms and ammunition intercepted over the past six years. This significant achievement underscores the agency’s commitment to combating illegal arms trafficking and enhancing national security. The interception of such a large quantity of arms is indicative of the challenges faced by the country [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/125427-arms-intercepted-in-six-years-customs/feed/ 0 Customs Department Commits to Boosting Non-Oil Export Growth in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-department-commits-to-boosting-non-oil-export-growth-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-department-commits-to-boosting-non-oil-export-growth-in-nigeria/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:11:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391100 In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s economic diversification, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the growth of non-oil exports. This initiative is vital as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on oil revenues and stimulate broader economic development across various sectors. The commitment comes in light of recent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-department-commits-to-boosting-non-oil-export-growth-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Customs Reports $937 Million in Agricultural Exports Processed in Q3, Officials Say https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-reports-937-million-in-agricultural-exports-processed-in-q3-officials-say/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-reports-937-million-in-agricultural-exports-processed-in-q3-officials-say/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:07:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391073 In the third quarter of the year, Nigeria’s Customs Service reported the processing of $937 million in agricultural exports, highlighting a significant contribution to the nation’s economy. This impressive figure underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance the agricultural sector and improve export capabilities, as officials emphasize the importance of diversifying Nigeria’s economy beyond its traditional [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-reports-937-million-in-agricultural-exports-processed-in-q3-officials-say/feed/ 0 Ogun I Customs Command Seizes N770 Million Worth of Contraband Goods https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-i-customs-command-seizes-n770-million-worth-of-contraband-goods/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-i-customs-command-seizes-n770-million-worth-of-contraband-goods/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:30:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382875 The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception and seizure of contraband goods valued at N770,666,237 from April to June. The Area Comptroller, James Ojo, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, highlighting the command’s achievements. Providing a breakdown, Comptroller Ojo detailed the contraband seized, which includes: [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-i-customs-command-seizes-n770-million-worth-of-contraband-goods/feed/ 0 Customs Busts Drug Shipment Headed for Kaduna Bandits https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-busts-drug-shipment-headed-for-kaduna-bandits/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-busts-drug-shipment-headed-for-kaduna-bandits/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 23:40:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378920 The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, has made significant interceptions and seizures of contraband goods within the North-West and North-Central regions, amounting to over N3 billion. Among the confiscated items were 58,750 sachets of tramadol and 48,000 ampules of analgin injection, intended for delivery to bandits at the Saminaka Forest in Lere [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-busts-drug-shipment-headed-for-kaduna-bandits/feed/ 0 Customs Hands Over Fake Currency, Drones, and Military Hardware to EFCC and Nigerian Army https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-fake-currency-drones-and-military-hardware-to-efcc-and-nigerian-army/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-fake-currency-drones-and-military-hardware-to-efcc-and-nigerian-army/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 14:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377565 The Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, located in Ikeja, Lagos, handed over fake $1.2 million notes and five cryptocurrency machines to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday. Additionally, the Command delivered 148 pieces of Unmanned Area Vehicles (UAVs) also known as drones, 112 military hardware and accessories, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-hands-over-fake-currency-drones-and-military-hardware-to-efcc-and-nigerian-army/feed/ 0 Exchange rate for Customs cargo clearance drops to N1260/$ https://www.theinfostride.com/exchange-rate-for-customs-cargo-clearance-drops-to-n1260/ https://www.theinfostride.com/exchange-rate-for-customs-cargo-clearance-drops-to-n1260/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:14:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375123 The foreign exchange rate for the Nigeria Customs Services’ (NCS) cargo clearance in ports and other goods entry points has dropped to N1260.49/$ from N1330/$ in the past few days. This represents a decline of around N70 for cargo clearance. The new rate reflects the closing rate on the official NAFEM window yesterday where the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/exchange-rate-for-customs-cargo-clearance-drops-to-n1260/feed/ 0 Customs rate for import duties collection should be charged in Naira – NACCIMA President https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-rate-for-import-duties-collection-should-be-charged-in-naira-naccima-president/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-rate-for-import-duties-collection-should-be-charged-in-naira-naccima-president/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:31:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374455 The President of the Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Mr. Dele Oye has stated that the duties collection by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) should be charged in Naira rather than in another foreign currency.   He stated this during an interview on Arise Tv News Night where he highlighted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-rate-for-import-duties-collection-should-be-charged-in-naira-naccima-president/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Directs Customs to Return Seized Food Items to Owners for Sale in Nigerian Markets https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-directs-customs-to-return-seized-food-items-to-owners-for-sale-in-nigerian-markets/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-directs-customs-to-return-seized-food-items-to-owners-for-sale-in-nigerian-markets/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372668 President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to return seized food items at border communities to their rightful owners, with the condition that the items must be sold in Nigerian markets. This directive was disclosed by the Controller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during a meeting with border communities in Katsina on Saturday. [...]

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