Customs Rakes in ₦4.30trn in H1 2026
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reported revenue collections of ₦4.30 trillion by June 2026, representing 36.4% of its annual target of ₦11.07 trillion.
National Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this after the 65th Regular Meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), chaired by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele.
“As at the end of June 2026, collections stood at ₦4.30tn, representing 36.4 per cent of the annual target,” he said.
The board also confirmed the appointments of one Deputy Comptroller-General and five Assistant Comptroller-Generals, in line with the Federal Character Policy.
The new DCG is Constantine Dim (South-East), while the ACGs include Pascal Chibuoke, Sani Yahaya, Franklin Onyeka, Chibuzor Eyakwaire, and Ethelbert Nnaji.
Additionally, the NCS Medical Corps was upgraded to a sub-department headed by an ACG, supported by nine Comptrollers. The board reviewed disciplinary appeals, with outcomes ranging from dismissal and compulsory retirement to reinstatement.
Maiwada noted that the service intensified efforts through deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, expanded post-clearance audits, geospatial technology, joint border patrols, and deeper engagement with traders.
The board also approved the Nigeria Customs Service De-Minimis Regulation, 2025, aligning it with the 2023 Customs Act. It was briefed on ICT transformation initiatives, including HR automation, trade systems, and digital applications.
Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi congratulated the newly appointed officers and reaffirmed NCS’s commitment to accountability, institutional strengthening, and sustained revenue mobilisation.