30 of 65 private jets in Nigeria owe Customs duties – Official reveals
The Nigeria Customs Service has said that about 30 out of 65 private airplanes verified so far are liable to pay required duties to the […]
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Reps grill Customs officers over killing of 5 in Oyo
The House of Representatives has begun an investigation of the alleged extrajudicial killing of five persons in Iseyin, Oyo State, by men of the Nigeria […]
“Security Agencies Must Inform Oyo Government Before Any Operation In The State”- Governor Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that the Oyo state government must be aware before security operatives carry out any operation in the state. The Governor […]
How Sunday Igboho beat security at Benin Airport before his eventual arrest
Facts have emerged on how Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, initially escaped arrest at the Cadjèhoun Airport in Cotonou, Benin […]
Border corruption: Security agents, smugglers worsen subsidy crisis, flout Buhari’s order
Facts have emerged about how security agents and border communities aid smuggling of petroleum products, thus worsening the fuel subsidy crisis in the country. Our […]
Nigerians Lament As Petrol Cost Hits N256, Subsidy N150b
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that the cost of a litre of petrol has hit N256 and it is absorbing between N140-N150 […]
Customs to impound unverified private jets by July 6
Private jet owners risk having their airplanes impounded by the Nigeria Customs Service if they fail to verify their documents before July 6, 2021 when […]
“Appreciate Buhari When He Arrives” – Gov Zulum Tells Residents Ahead Of President’s Visit
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has urged residents to be hospitable and show appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari during his visit on Thursday. In his […]
Customs to partner African countries against terrorism
Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Hameed Ali, on Tuesday, expressed the agency’s readiness to partner with neighbouring countries to combat terrorism and other […]
Customs: Hameed Ali Breaks Record, Generates N799 Billion In 5 Months
The Nigeria Customs Service has been praised after generating a staggering N799 billion in five months. The revenue was generated between January and May 2021, […]
Customer Uncovers N3.7bn Tramadol Concealed with Ceramic Tiles in Onne
The Nigeria Customs Service, Area ll Command Onne Port in Rivers State has uncovered one thousand, three hundred and eighty-seven (1387) cartons of prohibited Tramadol […]
Protest as Customs men kill 5 Sallah fun seekers in Oyo
There was tension in Iseyin, Oyo State, on Thursday, as men of the Nigeria Customs Service allegedly shot dead five persons in the town during […]
Customs intercept N3.1bn hemp, carbide, others
By Chiazo Ogbolu LAGOS – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone A has intercepted hemp, drums of carbide (explosives) and other items […]
Customs Officers Invade Lagos Market, Cart Away Bags Of Rice, Money
Controversy has trailed the invasion of the Better Life section of the Ikotun Market in Lagos State by men of the Nigeria Customs Service. While […]
Customs propose ban on vehicles above 7 years
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Customs and Excise has proposed a revenue target of N1.56tn for the Nigeria Customs Service in 2021, up from […]
Customs joint border patrol arrests 5 illegal aliens with guns, others
Operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have arrested five illegal immigrants for allegedly being in possession of a […]
Fed Govt dispels possibility of fake COVID-19 vaccines
The Federal Government has dispelled the possibility of any fake COVID-19 vaccines being administered or sold by unauthorised institution in the country. Director, Department of […]
Customs officer dies while chasing smugglers in the creeks
By CHIAZO OGBOLU LAGOS – The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command (WMC), on Wednesday said it lost an officer in a boat mishap […]
We are taking loans for Nigeria’s progress, says finance minister
The Federal Government will not make progress unless it borrows more to fund critical infrastructure in the country, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National […]
FG to raise supplementary budget on COVID-19 vaccines, may compel MDAs to buy made-in-Nigeria vehicles
By Tony Ailemen ABUJA – Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday said the federal government would raise a supplementary budget […]