The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N88.93bn in revenue between January and September 2026, while goods seized or detained within the period had a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2.16bn. The Acting Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller UU Adamu, disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing
Apapa Customs Revenue Hits Record N28.1bn in Single Day The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest-ever single-day revenue collection of N28.1 billion, generated within 24 hours. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer,
EFCC Probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals Intercepted by Customs at Kano Airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has commenced investigation into the interception of undeclared foreign currencies totalling $73,000, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The currencies were intercepted by operatives of
Customs Intercepts Smuggled Goods Worth N3.24bn, Recovers N728.98m Revenue The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has intercepted 133 consignments of prohibited and illicit goods with a combined value of N3.24 billion and recovered N728.98 million in lost revenue. The seizures were recorded during intelligence-led operations, enhanced risk profiling, compliance checks
Customs Busts Wildlife Trafficking Ring, Rescues Two Lion Cubs at Abuja Airport The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted an international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects allegedly linked to the illicit trade. The operation was conducted on August 4, 2026, by the
Operation Hands Over 3 Suspected Diverted Fuel Tankers to NMDPRA in Kano Operation Whirlwind Intensifies Crackdown on Economic Sabotage, Hands Over Three Suspected Diverted Fuel Tankers to NMDPRA in Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on economic sabotage and the illicit diversion of petroleum products, with its Operation Whirlwind handing over