{
  "id": 2326796,
  "title": "Apapa Customs sets new single-day revenue record of N28.1bn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/apapa-customs-sets-new-single-day-revenue-record-of-n28-1bn",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:19:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/apapa-customs-sets-new-single-day-revenue-record-of-n28-1bn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Apapa Area Command has achieved a historic milestone by recording its highest-ever single-day revenue collection of N28.1 billion within a 24-hour period. This impressive feat surpasses the previous record of N20.1 billion set in September 2025 and was reported on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. According to the NCS, this record-breaking collection surpasses earlier figures, such as the N323 billion monthly revenue reported in July 2026, which was attributed to improved compliance, trade facilitation, intelligence-driven operations, and efficient digital Customs processes. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba highlighted that the revenue generated by Customs contributes to vital public services such as infrastructure, security, education, and healthcare. He dedicated this monumental achievement to the Federal Government and Nigerians while acknowledging the pivotal role played by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service's management in supporting automation, modernization, and reforms. Oshoba also emphasized the importance of every compliant transaction to national development and urged stakeholders to continue supporting legitimate trade. He further challenged officers and men of the Command to maintain their high standards, resolving legitimate disputes promptly and ensuring that Customs procedures do not hinder lawful businesses. Oshoba stressed that the new record should drive improved performance while upholding professionalism, transparency, and trade facilitation. The Apapa Area Command remains committed to sustained revenue growth, efficient trade facilitation, professionalism, and stronger collaboration with stakeholders to support the nation's economic development.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded its highest-ever single-day revenue collection, generating N28.1 billion in 24 hours. The Command said it collected N28,102,000,914.61 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surpassing its previous record of N20.1 billion, achieved in September 2025. The latest feat came weeks after the Command posted N323 billion in […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}