Customs revenue hit N1.4tn in September, October

Between September and October 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service collected N1.4 trillion in revenue, according to a recent statement. The service processed 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports and 99,839 Single Goods Declarations during this period, reflecting their continued efforts to facilitate legitimate trade and improve revenue generation.

NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed these figures during a joint security press briefing at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Maiwada attributed the performance to the service's commitment to digital interventions, stronger collaboration with stakeholders, and efficient documentation processes.

In September, the service processed 2,102 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs) and 48,832 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs), generating N697 billion in revenue. In October, they processed 7,093 PAARs and 51,007 SGDs, bringing the total to N722 billion. The success in export trade facilitation is also noteworthy, with export activities in the third quarter of 2026 generating a total export value of N586 million, up from N426 million in the same period of 2025.

The NCS continued its enforcement responsibilities, recording seizures of prohibited and restricted items with a combined duty-paid value exceeding N8.1 billion.