Apapa Customs generates N302.9bn in October, warns against illicit trade

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated N302.9 billion in October 2026, up 7.13% from N282.79 billion in September. Spokesperson Isah Sulaiman said the increase reflects efforts to boost revenue while facilitating legitimate trade under Customs Area Controller Murtala Mu’azu, who took office on September 29. Mu’azu has held discussions with importers, exporters, customs agents, shipping companies and terminal operators about delays and cargo-clearance bottlenecks. The Command is also streamlining Transire processing to cut delays and unnecessary bureaucracy without compromising compliance and controls.