Nigeria Customs Service

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), established in 1891, is a federal agency under the Ministry of Finance, responsible for trade facilitation, revenue collection, and border security.

Headquartered in Abuja, it operates across Nigeria’s ports, borders, and airports, led by the Comptroller-General.

With thousands of personnel, NCS enforces customs laws, prevents smuggling, and collects import/export duties, contributing significantly to national revenue.

Key operations include trade compliance, anti-smuggling, and implementing ECOWAS trade protocols.

Despite challenges like corruption allegations and porous borders, NCS has modernised with e-Customs platforms like NICIS II to enhance efficiency.

It collaborates with agencies like the NDLEA to curb illicit trade. The NCS also engages in capacity building and community outreach to promote compliance and economic growth.

Presidency dismisses report on recruitment of 3,200 customs officers

Nigeria

5 years ago by Kess Ewubare

Bashir Ahmad, the personal assistant to the president on new media has dismissed a report by a Nigeria newspaper which claimed that the Nigeria Customs Service was planning to open its portal for the recruitment of 3,200 officers.

Buhari makes fresh statement on border closure, says no decision on reopening yet

Nigeria

5 years ago by Wale Akinola

Despite calls for the reopening of land borders, President Muhammadu Buhari, said his administration has not decided on the time when the ban would be lifted.

Customs to sack officers living above earnings

Nigeria

5 years ago by Aanu Adegun

In efforts to curb corruption in the service, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has threatened to sack any officer who is living above his or her remuneration.

Breaking: Finally, Buhari fixes January 31, 2020, as date for reopening of land borders (read circular)

Business and Economy

5 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

A report has revealed that Nigeria's borders will now be reopened on January 31, 2020 following an approval on the date by President Muhammadu Buhari.

APC is strongly behind border closure and other reforms by customs - Oshiomhole

Business and Economy

5 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomole, has said that Nigerian borders with neighbouring countries should remain closed until they comply with ECOWAS protocols.

Border closure: Lawmaker wants Nigerians to be patient with FG

Politics

5 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

Mr Olumuyiwa Jimoh, the deputy majority leader in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Sunday, September 22, urged Nigerians to be patient with the federal government over the continued closure of the nation’s land borders.

Closure of borders yielding positive results - Buhari

Nigeria

5 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

According to the president, his administration will continue to solicit the support of the organised private sector, both in Nigeria and across West Africa, to bring an end to the dumping of substandard items.

Border closure: I support FG wholeheartedly - Sanusi

Politics

5 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

The emir of Kano state, Muhammad Sanusi, said the growing smuggling of rice and other commodities has hampered the activities of local producers and rice farmers in Nigeria.

Anger, frustration, thousands stranded as FG finally shuts down Seme border

Nigeria

5 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

The federal government on Tuesday, August 20, shut down the Seme border, leaving many citizens of both Nigeria and Benin Republic stranded as they were returning to their bases after business transactions on Wednesday, August 21.

Nigeria Customs Service

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