Customs Record N1.42trn Revenue, Process 99,839 Goods Declarations

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a total revenue of N1.42 trillion and processed 99,839 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) between September and October 2026, reflecting its sustained efforts to facilitate legitimate trade, strengthen revenue generation and improve cargo clearance.

The figures were disclosed by the Service during a joint security press briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), held on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Speaking at the briefing, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, said the performance reflected the Service’s commitment to improving trade processes through efficient documentation, digital interventions and stronger collaboration with stakeholders across the trade value chain.

According to the figures, the Service processed 48,832 SGDs in September and 51,007 in October, bringing the total to 99,839 declarations within the two-month period.

It also processed 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs), comprising 2,102 in September and 7,093 in October.

In terms of revenue generation, the NCS collected N697.84 billion in September and N722.91 billion in October, bringing the cumulative revenue to N1.42 trillion during the period under review.

The Service also recorded growth in export trade facilitation, with activities at the Lilypond Export Command generating an export value of $752.85 million in the third quarter of 2026, compared with $586.15 million in the corresponding period of 2025.

The performance represents an increase of approximately 28.44 per cent, underscoring the growing contribution of exports and the impact of measures introduced to facilitate non-oil export trade.

Beyond trade facilitation and revenue generation, the NCS sustained its enforcement responsibilities, recording seizures of prohibited and restricted items with a combined Duty Paid Value exceeding N8.1 billion.

The intercepted items included illicit drugs, pharmaceutical products, prohibited goods and petroleum products. The Service said it continued to collaborate with relevant regulatory and security agencies to ensure the appropriate handling and disposition of seized items.

Regarding its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) responsibilities, the Service highlighted its ongoing World Customs Organisation (WCO) Mentoring Mission, inaugurated on October 19, 2026.

The four-week engagement, scheduled to run from October 18 to November 13, 2026, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the NCS to identify, investigate and address trade-based money laundering and other illicit financial activities associated with cross-border trade.

As part of the mission, the Service held engagements with six relevant agencies between October 27 and 29, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).

The NCS also highlighted its transition to an electronic currency declaration platform as part of efforts to improve transparency, strengthen monitoring and enhance the detection of illicit financial flows across the nation’s borders.

The briefing further highlighted the Service’s contribution to environmental and wildlife protection, following the rescue of six live pangolins in separate operations in Ogun State during the period under review.

Three of the animals were rescued by the Ogun I Area Command, while the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, rescued another three.

The animals were subsequently handed over to the Green Fingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative for appropriate care and rehabilitation, in line with Nigeria’s obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).