The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has noted instances of delayed remittance of Customs revenue by some Designated Banks following reconciliation of collections processed through the B’odogwu platform. In a press statement sent to PLATFORM REPORTERS on Wednesday, customs said such delays constitute a breach of remittance obligations and negatively impact the efficiency, transparency, and integrity…
Access Bank Plc has confirmed the restoration of its customs transaction services following a temporary disruption that affected clearing agents and importers at Lagos ports last week. Licensed customs agents had expressed frustration on Tuesday, noting that the downtime left cargoes trapped at the ports while demurrage charges continued to accrue. In a statement issued…
The Nigeria Customs Service Port Harcourt II Area Command has achieved a landmark milestone with a record-breaking revenue collection of N76, 075, 447, 369. 83 in October 2025. This achievement marks the highest monthly revenue in the Command’s history, highlighting the impact of decisive leadership and unified collaboration within the Command. This record-breaking performance is…
It’s Beginning of Greater Revenue Exploits, Says Comptroller Oshoba The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a record-breaking ₦304b collection for the month of October 2025, being the highest monthly revenue generation by any customs command in the history of the Service. This record, which beats the ₦264b collected in the month…
…Secures AfCFTA’s Endorsement for Customs PACT Initiative The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to collaborating closely with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to enhance continental trade integration, improve data accuracy, and address structural barriers hindering intra-African trade. The Customs Chief made this known on Monday,…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shipper’s Council Dr Pius Akutah has assured Nigerian Shippers of continuous protection of their interests as the ports economic Regulator, as it calls for the downward review or outright removal of the current war risk insurance premium surcharge on vessels coming into the nation’s waters. He made the…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius MON, has stated that Nigeria has no business being listed in a war risk zone and consequently mandated to pay insurance premiums Akutah made this assertion while receiving a delegation from Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) on Thursday at…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen, on Wednesday, declared that Nigeria no longer has any justification to remain on the list of countries subjected to War Risk Insurance Premiums by international shipping and insurance companies. Speaking during a courtesy visit by…
By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to a transparent, efficient, and inclusive roll-out of the B’Odogwu clearance platform, assuring stakeholders of ongoing improvements based on their feedback. He gave the assurance during a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Lagos on Monday, 21…
By Sylvanus OBASI While the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under its Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has stated its commitment to eliminating the exorbitant and unjustifiable War Risk Insurance (WRI) premiums imposed by foreign insurance firms on Nigerian bound ships, the actual impact of their aggressive campaign remains questionable. This persistent drain…
