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Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Seamless Trade Ahead of National Single Window Launch

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Victoria Silvanus The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving trade facilitation and eliminating operational bottlenecks as Nigeria prepares for the official rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) This assurance was highlighted during the NSW pre-launch event held in Apapa on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The gathering brought together key government officials and industry stakeholders to explore the transformative impact of the digital platform on Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of ICT and Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, emphasized the Service’s pivotal role in driving the initiative through technology and collaboration. She noted that Customs has already made significant progress with its trade facilitation platform, B’Odogwu, which aligns closely with the objectives of the NSW. “We have been working tirelessly with all stakeh...
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CGC Adeniyi Commissions Apapa Analytics Centre to Boost Data-Driven Customs Operations

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Victoria Silvanus The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has commissioned the Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Analytics Centre for Excellence at the Apapa Area Command as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen data-driven operations and modernise customs administration. The commissioning ceremony took place on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at the Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command. Speaking at the event, Adeniyi emphasised the critical role of credible data in global trade and customs administration. According to him, modern customs operations must rely on accurate data to support effective risk management and operational efficiency. "Data is the new currency of international trade, and we value data a lot because it is the backbone of our risk management engine. We cannot claim to have a modern customs administration if we do not have credible data to support and drive our operations,” Adeniyi said. The Comptroller-General commended the Custo...
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NURTW Lagos Chairman Mustapha Adekunle Sego Launches ₦500,000 Scholarship Scheme for Drivers’ Children in Universities

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 Victoria Silvanus The Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has launched a new scholarship initiative to support the children of commercial drivers currently studying in universities. The programme was introduced by the Lagos State NURTW Chairman, Mustapha Adekunle Sego, as part of efforts to strengthen welfare support for union members across the state. ₦500,000 Scholarship for Each Beneficiary Under the initiative, each selected beneficiary will receive ₦500,000 to assist with their university education. Speaking during the announcement, Sego highlighted the important role commercial drivers play in the daily movement of people and goods across Lagos. He noted that the union has a responsibility not only to its members but also to their families. “Our drivers work tirelessly every day to keep Lagos moving, and it is only right that we support their families and invest in the future of their children,” he said. Appreciation for Un...
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NSC, Ports Authority Police Deepen Collaboration to Improve Maritime Operations

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Victoria Silvanus In a renewed effort to strengthen security coordination and operational efficiency across Nigeria’s maritime sector, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Ports Authority Police have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper collaboration. This followed a maiden courtesy visit by the Commissioner of Police, Western Ports Authority Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, to the NSC headquarters in Lagos — a move described as both symbolic and strategic in reinforcing inter-agency cooperation within the port system. Strengthening Maritime Security Collaboration During the visit, CP Agbaminoja described the Council as a pivotal institution in regulating, facilitating, and protecting Nigeria’s shipping and port economic interests. She emphasized that the NSC’s role as Port Economic Regulator closely aligns with the Police Command’s responsibility to maintain a secure and conducive environment for trade, cargo movement, and the protection of critical nati...
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TICT Announces Tariff Review Effective February 16, 2026

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Victoria Silvanus Tincan Island Container Terminal (TICT) has officially informed customers and terminal users of an upcoming review of its terminal tariff rates, scheduled to take effect on Monday, 16 February 2026. In an advisory notice issued to stakeholders, TICT management explained that the revised tariff structure is being introduced in line with regulatory approvals and current operational requirements. According to the statement, the adjustment reflects prevailing operational realities and is intended to support continued investments in terminal efficiency, safety, and infrastructure development. The tariff review is expected to strengthen several key areas, including: Improved terminal operational efficiency Enhanced safety and security measures Infrastructure upgrades Better service delivery standards Management further noted that billing arrangements will be clearly communicated to ensure a smooth transition during the implementation period. The development is a...
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FG Rewards Nine Officials Over Nigeria’s Return to IMO Council

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     By Victoria Silvanus The Federal Government has issued letters of  commendation  to nine members of an Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding roles in Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. . Nigeria secured the seat during the IMO Council elections held on 28 November 2025 in London, a development widely regarded as a major boost to the country’s maritime profile and diplomatic influence within the global shipping community. The commendation was contained in a press release signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Abuja. Letters Signed by Minister Oyetola The commendation letters, dated 28 January 2026, were signed by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON. In the letters, the Minister praised the committee members fo...
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Smugglers’ Nightmare: Customs, NDLEA Nab 347.5kg Cannabis at Apapa

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 Victoria Silvanus The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, concealed in an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle at the Apapa Seaport, Lagos. According to a press release issued by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, the seizure was made less than 24 hours after the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, received the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit, highlighting the command’s heightened enforcement drive. Customs officials disclosed that the illicit drugs were concealed in 13 bags hidden inside one of four vehicles imported in a single consignment. A detailed examination revealed ten bags weighing 25kg each, one bag weighing 29kg, and two bags weighing 34.5kg and 34kg respectively, bringing the total sei...
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