He urged the partners to embrace customs and logistics modernisation and to implement the AfCFTA framework more deliberately, as the partnership is turning the gains into a broader regional partnership across African markets.
Potiskum town has been noted for being a home for many articulated vehicles used for long-distance travels and movement of goods across the country.
in a report titled, “Nigeria at 65: The Maritime Scorecard We Cannot Ignore”, Head of Research at SEREC, Eugene Nweke, said without a functioning steel industry, Nigeria’s shipyards will remain import-dependent, uncompetitive, and unable to support large-scale ship repair or new building.
Adenuga also assured that the Command would intensify collaboration with key government agencies including the DSS, Police, Immigration, NDLEA, NAFDAC, and the military to strengthen border security and foster a more conducive environment for legitimate trade.
The World Maritime Day theme for 2025 “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” reflects the ocean’s vital role in the world economy, with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea.
His tenure, which was due to expire in August 2025, will now run until August 2026.
• CGC Adeniji The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it will be replacing the proposed 4 percent import levy with the existing 1 percent Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) levy. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made the revelation at an engagement held in Lagos to sensitize stakeholders in the B’Odogwu…
Global trade expanded by an estimated $300 billion in the first half of 2025, growing at an estimated 1.5% in the first quarter and projections showing 2% growth in the second. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) disclosed this in its just released Global Trade Update (July 2025). Said the report: Price increases contributed to the…
” Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said: “I am deeply grateful for my election as Chairperson of the Council.” The World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, the governing body of the organization, comprising the Heads of 186 Customs administrations, has formally endorsed Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, as its…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again been commended by the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for its remarkable strides in customs modernisation and trade facilitation. The recognition came during the 145th/146th Sessions Opening of the Customs Co-operation Council, held on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at the World Customs Organisation…
