By Sylva OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) held at its Headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026. Speaking at the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy…
By Sylva OBASI The Customs Area Controller Seme Area Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, has announced that the Command generated N3,480,970,924.67 in revenue for the month of February 2026, with the month still ongoing. Comptroller Adenuga made this disclosure during an interactive session at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders, farmers and stakeholders organised by…
The Chairman, Onne Seaport Chapter of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), Comrade Chief Emeka Nwosu has lauded the National Leadership of his association for its crucial role in making sure that the Nigeria Customs Service reverse to the old licensing and renewal fees, thereby making customs agents in the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and significantly reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, 13 February 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a major structural…
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has warned Shipping companies and Terminal Operators against what it described as incessant and arbitrary increase in shipping and terminal charges without due process. In a letter dated February 10, 2026, and signed by the National Coordinator, Hon. Ibrahim Tanko, the association drew the attention of…
Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has said its strategic decision of refocusing its business primarily on general cargo and break-bulk handling was responsible for its operational rebound in 2025. The improved performance follows a strategic repositioning of the terminal after a challenging 2024 where it lost some high-profile clients,…
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and optimize revenue generation. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that on Thursday, a delegation from International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, paid a courtesy visit to the Operational Headquarters of the Command as part of…
*** Seizes 200 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Badagry Market Raid The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has continued in 2026 the high momentum of revenue generation it had in 2025 as it has collected about 2 billion in the first three weeks of the new year. It could be recalled that the…
…Positions for Stronger Participation in the Oil and Gas Market SIFAX Marine Services Limited has announced a far-reaching expansion strategy for 2026 aimed at driving asset-led growth and repositioning the company as a stronger contender in Nigeria’s offshore and oil and gas marine services market. According to Afolabi Olayinka, Executive Director of SIFAX Marine, the…
The President of Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA), Otunba Sola Adewumi has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola for eventually launching the long-awaited application portal for the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). In a goodwill message delivered during the official launch of the CVFF…
