The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a revenue of N3.68 trillion for the first half of 2025, surpassing its revenue target by N390.20 billion equivalent to 11.85 per cent.
This is made known in a statement by NCS`s spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Maiwada said that the Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) did a comprehensive review of the revenue which was announced at its 63rd regular meeting.
The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun.
He said that the board linked the achievement to the effectiveness of NCS`s ongoing reforms, improved compliance by stakeholders and enhanced deployment of technology in Customs operations alongside service’s strengthened capacity in revenue mobilisation.
According to him, between 1st January and 30th June 2025, the service recorded a total revenue collection of N3,682,496,530,576.48, representing a remarkable performance above expectations.
“In practical terms, this signifies that within six months, the NCS has already achieved 55.93 per cent of its annual revenue target, “ he said.
On the Trade Modernisation Project, he said the board acknowledged milestones recorded including wider deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) and arrival of six scanners including an FS6000 model to boost non-intrusive inspection.
Other acheivements also include the procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) equipment, setup of the Centralised Image Analysis System (CIAS) at Customs Headquarters, reinforcement of cybersecurity architecture among others.
Maiwada said that the board acknowledged that these developments further aligned Nigeria’s clearance processes with international best practices.
According to him, the Comptroller-General of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, congratulated the newly appointed and promoted officers while charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
Adeniyi also reaffirmed the service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and excellence in service delivery, while appreciating the Minister of Finance for his continued support and guidance.
