RismadarVoice Reporters
November 9, 2026
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced revenue collections of ₦1.42 trillion between September and October 2026, alongside the processing of nearly 100,000 goods declarations.
The figures were presented by the Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, during a joint security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja on November 5.
According to the NCS, revenue collections stood at ₦697.84 billion in September and ₦722.91 billion in October, bringing the two-month total to approximately ₦1.42 trillion.
The Service also processed 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs) and 99,839 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) during the period.
A breakdown showed that 2,102 PAARs were processed in September and 7,093 in October, while goods declarations increased from 48,832 to 51,007.
Maiwada attributed the performance to improved trade documentation, digital interventions and collaboration with stakeholders involved in cargo clearance.
The NCS also reported increased export activity at its Lilypond Export Command, where goods valued at $752.85 million were processed during the third quarter of 2026.
This compared with $586.15 million recorded during the corresponding period in 2025, representing an increase of approximately 28.44 per cent.
On enforcement, the Service disclosed that prohibited and restricted goods with a combined duty-paid value exceeding ₦8.1 billion were intercepted during the review period.
The seizures included illicit drugs, pharmaceutical products, prohibited goods and petroleum products.
Maiwada also highlighted ongoing collaboration with the World Customs Organisation to strengthen the detection and investigation of trade-based money laundering and other illicit financial activities.
The four-week mentoring programme, which commenced in October, involves engagement with relevant agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit.
The Service further announced its transition towards electronic currency declarations to improve transparency and strengthen monitoring of cross-border financial transactions.
In another development, Customs officers rescued six live pangolins during separate operations in Ogun State.
Three animals were recovered by the Ogun I Area Command, while another three were rescued by the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A.
The animals were handed over to the Green Fingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative for rehabilitation.
The NCS reaffirmed its commitment to improving revenue collection, facilitating legitimate trade, combating smuggling and protecting endangered wildlife through stronger enforcement and international cooperation.
