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SEME CUSTOMS Seme Customs Rakes In ₦3.4bn in February as Agro Trade Boosts Revenue Along Lagos–Abidjan CorridorKathy Kyari The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a sharp rise in revenue generation, raking in ₦3,480,970,924.67 for February 2026, with the month yet to end, a development attributed to improved trade facilitation and growing confidence along the Seme–Krake corridor.The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Seme Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders and farmers held in Badagry on Wednesday.The engagement, organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Programme and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), was themed “Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Trade Information Desk for Agricultural Traders.”Comptroller Adenuga, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said the revenue performance marks a significant leap from the ₦743,698,652.16 generated in February 2025.In his words, “For this February that has not yet ended, we have already generated N3,480,970,924.67 as against N743,698,652.16 revenue generated in February 2025. This clearly shows that the flow of trade is getting better and people are building greater confidence in the Seme–Krake corridor."He attributed the surge largely to the seamless trade facilitation process adopted by the Command and enhanced collaboration with other security agencies operating along the corridor.Addressing concerns about multiple checkpoints, the CAC assured stakeholders that the significant reduction in checkpoints along the Seme–Gbaji axis was a direct result of strong inter-agency cooperation. He clarified that only Agbara and Gbaji remain the officially approved Customs checkpoints along the strategic Lagos–Abidjan corridor.According to him, monthly joint border security meetings involving all agencies at the border post have contributed to improved intelligence sharing, coordinated enforcement operations and a noticeable decline in crime rates along the axis.While highlighting the Command’s trade facilitation strides, Adenuga stressed that enforcement against illicit activities remains a core mandate.He revealed that operatives recently intercepted a Toyota Highlander conveying 22 packages of cocaine with an estimated street value exceeding ₦1 billion — an operation he said was made possible through credible intelligence shared by the CGC.Additionally, within February 2026 alone, the Command seized 1,000 bags of 50kg parboiled rice, reinforcing its commitment to suppressing smuggling and safeguarding Nigeria’s economic borders.Comptroller Adenuga reiterated the vigilance of officers and men of the Command, noting that sustained collaboration with traders, farmers, sister security agencies and regional partners would further consolidate trade growth and security along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor.

Seme Customs Rakes In ₦3.4bn in February as Agro Trade Boosts Revenue Along Lagos–Abidjan CorridorKathy Kyari The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a sharp rise in revenue generation, raking in ₦3,480,970,924.67 for February 2026, with the month yet to end, a development attributed to improved trade facilitation and growing confidence along the Seme–Krake corridor.The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Seme Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with cross-border traders and farmers held in Badagry on Wednesday.The engagement, organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Programme and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), was themed “Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Trade Information Desk for Agricultural Traders.”Comptroller Adenuga, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said the revenue performance marks a significant leap from the ₦743,698,652.16 generated in February 2025.In his words, “For this February that has not yet ended, we have already generated N3,480,970,924.67 as against N743,698,652.16 revenue generated in February 2025. This clearly shows that the flow of trade is getting better and people are building greater confidence in the Seme–Krake corridor."He attributed the surge largely to the seamless trade facilitation process adopted by the Command and enhanced collaboration with other security agencies operating along the corridor.Addressing concerns about multiple checkpoints, the CAC assured stakeholders that the significant reduction in checkpoints along the Seme–Gbaji axis was a direct result of strong inter-agency cooperation. He clarified that only Agbara and Gbaji remain the officially approved Customs checkpoints along the strategic Lagos–Abidjan corridor.According to him, monthly joint border security meetings involving all agencies at the border post have contributed to improved intelligence sharing, coordinated enforcement operations and a noticeable decline in crime rates along the axis.While highlighting the Command’s trade facilitation strides, Adenuga stressed that enforcement against illicit activities remains a core mandate.He revealed that operatives recently intercepted a Toyota Highlander conveying 22 packages of cocaine with an estimated street value exceeding ₦1 billion — an operation he said was made possible through credible intelligence shared by the CGC.Additionally, within February 2026 alone, the Command seized 1,000 bags of 50kg parboiled rice, reinforcing its commitment to suppressing smuggling and safeguarding Nigeria’s economic borders.Comptroller Adenuga reiterated the vigilance of officers and men of the Command, noting that sustained collaboration with traders, farmers, sister security agencies and regional partners would further consolidate trade growth and security along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor.

Afolabi Abayomi February 27, 2026

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Afolabi Abayomi February 27, 2026

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APAPA CUSTOMS Apapa Customs, Western Naval Command Strengthen Security Alliance to Safeguard Port Operations

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Afolabi Abayomi February 26, 2026

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NI WA NEWS UPDATE Sarat Braimah Wins Prestigious Nelson Mandela Leadership Award

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Afolabi Abayomi February 25, 2026

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MARITIME NEWS National Single Window Will Cut Cargo Clearance Time by 75%" — NAGAFF President, Tochukwu Ezisi

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Afolabi Abayomi February 25, 2026

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NIMASA Mobereola Seeks Stronger NAF Backing to Sustain Nigeria’s Zero Piracy Record

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Afolabi Abayomi February 24, 2026

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MARITIME NEWS UPDATE AMATO UNVEILS 2026 STICKER, FIXES PRICE AT N10,000

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Afolabi Abayomi February 20, 2026

AMATO UNVEILS 2026 STICKER, FIXES PRICE AT N10,000 By Aishat Momoh  The Association of Maritime Truck Owner…

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