The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has up its game in revenue collection as it rake in not less than ₦28.102 billion in one day at its Apapa Area Command.
The amount generated by the NCS in a single day surpassed its previous highest daily collection by about ₦8 billion in the command.
NCS in a statement obtained by Maritime Bits stated that the Apapa Area Command generated ₦28,102,000,914.61 on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. This amount makes it the highest single-day revenue collection in its history.
Maritime Bits checks revealed that the latest performance supersedes its earlier record of ₦20.1 billion in a single day which was attained shortly after Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba took the reins of administration as the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa Area Command in September 2025.
NCS feat in Apapa Area Command is coming on the heels of its landmark collection of a whopping ₦323 billion in revenue in July 2026.
Giving an insight into how the feat was attained, the command stated that it reflect the impact of ongoing reforms aimed at improving compliance, facilitating legitimate trade, strengthening intelligence-led operations and enhancing the efficiency of digital NCS processes and procedures.
Comptroller Oshoba stated that the significance of the record went beyond the size of the figure generated just as he explained that NCS revenue represents an important component of Federal Government resources and ultimately contributes to the funding of critical national priorities, including infrastructure, security, education, healthcare and other public services.
The Customs Chief dedicated the achievement to the government and people of Nigeria while commending the Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and NCS management for their continued support.
He averred that modernisation, automation and reforms are designed to make NCS operations more efficient, transparent and business-friendly port users.
Oshoba maintained that the latest performance demonstrates what can be achieved when institutional reforms, technology, compliance and stakeholder co-operation work together.
While acknowledging the contributions of compliant importers, exporters, licensed Customs agents and other stakeholders to the strides made by the command since he took the reins of administration, the CAC pat Nigerians on the back for continuously providing what he called “actionable intelligence” to NCS.
He stressed that cooperation from stakeholders remains critical to improving revenue collection while facilitating legitimate trade.
According to him, every compliant transaction contributes to national development. We urge businesses and other stakeholders to continue supporting lawful trade and fulfilling their statutory obligations. A stronger revenue base gives government greater capacity to respond to the needs of citizens, provide essential infrastructure and services, and create a more conducive environment for businesses to operate and grow.
Apparently apprehensive that the officers and men of the command many want to rest on their oars following the record performance, the Customs Chief enjoined them to do more in the weeks ahead.
According to the CAC, the achievement of the command should not be regarded as a mere milestone but as a greater responsibility to improve their performance and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the discharge of their statutory roles and responsibilities.
He averred that revenue collection must go hand in hand with trade facilitation, transparency and respect for stakeholders.
Oshoba enjoined them to ensure that legitimate disputes are resolved promptly and NCS procedures do not unnecessarily impede lawful business activities in the command.
