The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'A', Ikeja, Lagos, has intercepted three live pangolins during an anti-smuggling operation along Oyo Dam at Igbo-Ora, Ogun State, averting their illegal trade and potential harm to Nigeria's wildlife population. The Acting Comptroller, FOU Zone 'A',…

…months before the businessman's death and had been undergoing international shipping and customs clearance before reaching Zimbabwe. Images shared online showed the vehicle bearing a personalised registration plate associated with Chivayo, who was widely known for his extravagant lifestyle and collection of high-end au…

…Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has taken custody of five tankers seized by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, over the alleged diversion of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, commonly known as diesel.The spokesperson for the NCS’s Operation Whirlwind, Hussaini Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday.He sa…

The Federal Character Commission has asked the Nigeria Customs Service to suspend its ongoing recruitment training over alleged breaches of federal character requirements and the exclusion of candidates whose names appeared on the published final list. The commission also demanded complete recruitment records, evidence…

…to withstand cyberattacks as digital systems increasingly connect shipping companies, Customs authorities, terminal operators and regulatory agencies.He warned that platforms designed to simplify trade procedures could become major vulnerabilities without adequate safeguards."A single window must not become a single po…

…Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Associated Press also reported that investigators seized Omar's phone and issued grand jury subpoenas to some of her relatives as part of the inquiry. Omar, a Democratic congresswoman representing Minnesota's 5th Co…

…Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Associated Press also reported that investigators seized Omar's phone and issued grand jury subpoenas to some of her relatives as part of the inquiry. Omar, a Democratic congresswoman representing Minnesota's 5th Co…

…Commission, NCC, has announced plans to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to check non-compliant mobile devices entering the country. It warned that devices that failed to meet regulatory requirements might be blocked from accessing telecommunications networks. The commission said the init…

…it has consulted with stakeholders across the value chain, which include the Nigeria Customs Service, Original Equipment Manufacturers, importers and relevant market associations, adding that “this collaborative approach reflects our belief that effective regulation is best achieved through partnership, consultation an…

…to his relatives and members of the Hausa community for burial in accordance with their customs. The PS said the agency’s response team, working with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force, commenced coordinated rescue operations after arriving a…

…network in the country.The Sun reports that the commission is working with the Nigeria Customs Service, manufacturers, importers and dealers to ensure devices entering Nigeria are properly authenticated.The system is designed to help regulators track importation details, including the identity of importers, the dates d…

…high ahead of the second and decisive phase of the third Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Premier League, starting on October 15, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The two-week showdown, running through October 30, will settle the champion…

…on Thursday, the Nigerians were arrested by officers of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in different locations across the country. The offences listed include wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery, weapons violations and child cruelty. Announcing the…

…armed soldiers riding alongside the convoys and providing security against rival gangs, customs officials and anti-smuggling patrols. Ransom empowers bandits to acquire dangerous weapons The ill-gotten wealth amassed through ransom payments has also financially empowered bandits to acquire more sophisticated and danger…

…the agency added. In Rivers State, NDLEA operatives, working with the Nigeria Customs Service, arrested a South African woman, Gebashe Sithandiwe Jessie, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, with 30 parcels of Thai Loud, a cannabis strain weighing 32.74kg. The drugs were concealed in two travelling bags.…

…International Airport, Omagwa, Rivers State, NDLEA operatives, working with the Nigeria Customs Service, arrested a South African woman, Gebashe Sithandiwe Jessie. She was arrested with 30 parcels of Thai Loud, a species of cannabis, weighing 32.74kg. The drugs were concealed in two travelling bags. The suspect had tra…

…International Airport, Omagwa, Rivers state, NDLEA operatives, working in synergy with Customs Service, arrested a South African lady, Gebashe Sithandiwe Jessie, with 30 parcels of Thai Loud, a specie of cannabis, weighing 32.74 kilograms, concealed in two travelling bags. He said the suspect had travelled from Thailan…

…the report said.The platform is intended to integrate agencies, including the Nigeria Customs Service, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, into a single digital workflow. The initiative aims to reduce cargo dwell times to fewer than seven days and…

…campaign in Pennsylvania has been arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his guilty plea to a disorderly conduct charge linked to a public exposure incident. The US Department of Homeland Security disclosed this in a statement issued on October 7, 2026, identifying the man as Chim…

…a move that is already reflecting in lower LPG prices announced by dealers.The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) unveiled the tax incentives on Thursday, July 30, 2026, under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative, describing the policy as part of efforts to reduce transport and energy costs while accelerating the coun…

…while millions of citizens remain without access to electricity. Data from Chinese customs cited by energy think tank Ember showed that China exported 2.4 gigawatts of solar panels to Nigeria in the 12 months to August 2026. The shipments were valued at $269m, reflecting the country’s reliance on imported equipment to…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in Pennsylvania after he pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge following a public exposure incident. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE took Igbojekwe into custody on October 1, foll…

Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026 and is recognised as a public holiday in Nigeria, affecting schools and institutions throughout the West African nationFor some states, the holiday arrives towards the end of the first term for primary and secondary schoolsNigerians love holidays because they offer a mix of deep …

…He explained that the passenger had reportedly been picked up from Madagascar after customs authorities had earlier denied him entry into the country. He further added that the passenger became restless and aggressive during the flight and allegedly attempted to gain access to the cockpit before later trying to open th…

…He explained that the passenger had originally been denied entry into Madagascar by customs authorities and was subsequently picked up by Kenya Airways to be returned, as the carrier that had brought him into the region.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!During the flight,…