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PSC DISOWNS  APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE 12TH REGULAR COURSE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OF THE NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, WUDIL, KANO STATE, insists there must be stakeholders input The attention of the Police Service Commission has been drawn to an advertisement tagged “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE 12TH REGULAR COURSE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OF THE NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, WUDIL, KANO STATE” informing the general public that the online application for admission into the 12th Regular Course of its degree programmes will open from 28th July 2025 to 8th September 2025. This advertorial which was placed in flagrant violation of the required procedure was an undisguised attempt to undermine the Commission which has the Constitutional Mandate to recruit including through the Academy. The Commission has the sole authority to appoint persons holding or aspiring to hold offices into the Nigeria Police Force as clearly stated in the Court of Appeal’s judgement on the 30th day of Septe...

NPF Gender Policy: Argungu Advocates Gender Sensitivity and Equity as Pillars of Inclusive Policing The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Salihu Argungu, mni, has emphasized the need for gender sensitivity and equity in the management of personnel within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). He described equity as the foundation of inclusive policing that reflects the diversity of society. DIG Argungu made this statement while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Police Force Gender Policy Team at the Commission’s headquarters. He reiterated the importance of fair representation and equitable distribution of responsibilities in the Police Force, noting that acknowledging diversity and human disparities is essential for the success of any institution. The PSC Chairman commended the NPF for its bold steps toward institutional transformation and pledged the Commission’s support in aligning recruitment, discip...

Edo State Welcomes Federal Ministers for Commissioning of World-Class Cancer Centre at UBTH The Executive Governor of Edo State was ably represented by his Deputy, His Excellency Hon. Dennis Idahosa, accompanied by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Gani Audu, as they warmly received three distinguished members of the Federal Executive Council: the Honourable Minister of Health, Alhaji Ali Pate; the Coordinating Minister of Finance, Chief Wale Edun; and the Honourable Minister of Information. The federal ministers visited Benin City for the official commissioning of one of Africa's most advanced Cancer Centres, located at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). In his remarks at the event, Hon. Dennis Idahosa applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the health sector and for staying true to his campaign promises. He extended heartfelt appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Health for choosing Edo State as the host of suc...

PSC Describes Planned Protest by Retired Police Officers as Ill-Timed and Unnecessary, Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Welfare The Police Service Commission (PSC) has described the planned protest by some retired Police Officers across the country as ill-timed, diversionary, and unnecessary, especially on issues that are already receiving the attention of relevant government authorities. In a statement, the Commission noted that while it acknowledges the concerns of retired Police Officers regarding their welfare, it believes that staging a protest at a time when there is general consensus on the need to improve the condition of retired officers is unhelpful and counterproductive. Chairman of the Commission, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, mni, has consistently condemned the poor and discriminatory pension arrangements affecting certain categories of retired Police Officers. He has repeatedly called for a unified and streamlined pensi...

Recognition for Excellence: NCS Spokesperson Makes 2025 PR Power List The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again been spotlighted for excellence in public service and strategic communication. The National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs (AC) Abdullahi Maiwada, has been named among Nigeria’s top 50 PR and communications professionals in the prestigious 2025 PR Power List. GLG Communications, in partnership with the Guardian Newspaper, published the recognition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  The PR Power List is an annual ranking that honours PR professionals who have shaped narratives and driven impactful change within the communication space, both in Nigeria and the diaspora. AC Abdullahi Maiwada was named in the Changemakers Category, which celebrates professionals who actively challenge the norm and introduce innovative communication practices with measurable results. Reacting to the recognition, AC Maiwada described the listing as a humblin...

CGC Adeniyi Commissions Renovated Ajegunle School Under “Customs Cares” Initiative In a bold display of community impact, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 17th July 2025, officially commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos. The project, executed under the NCS’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program “Customs Cares,” reflects the service’s deepening commitment to educational development and community welfare. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, led the commissioning ceremony alongside senior Customs officers, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders. Dignitaries in attendance included His Royal Highness, Oba Muhammed Maruf, the Olumakinwa of Apapa Kingdom, the Chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA, Mayor Fatai Ayoola, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Jamiu Ali-Balogun. Speaking at the event, CGC Adeniyi described the project, spearheaded by the Ti...

Customs Debunks Payment Rumours Over Form M Migration to B’Odogwu Platform Traders urged to ignore fraudsters as migration process remains free The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has refuted claims circulating within the trading community that importers and clearing agents are required to pay fees to migrate their Form M records from the NICIS II platform to the new B’Odogwu Trade Management System. In an official statement issued by the Service, the NCS described the reports as “false, misleading, and entirely unfounded.” The ongoing migration process, according to Customs, is a technical and administrative transition designed to ensure seamless continuity of trade documentation as the Service continues the phased rollout of its new digital trade platform—B’Odogwu—across various Area Commands nationwide. “The migration of Form M is not a service for sale. It is being handled internally by our team at no cost to the trading public,” the statement emphasized. Customs clarifie...

      Fake Drugs and Illicit Goods: Customs, NAFDAC Unite to Protect Nigerians In a decisive move to curb the circulation of harmful and substandard goods in Nigeria, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have jointly inaugurated an Implementation Committee to enforce their 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The announcement came during an official visit by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, to the NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The newly inaugurated committee is tasked with translating the signed MoU into concrete, measurable outcomes aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s borders against dangerous imports — from counterfeit pharmaceuticals to unregulated consumables. This collaboration, officials say, marks a turning point in regulatory enforcement. It signals a shift from mere ...

ABUJA – July 2025: In a major crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially handed over a staggering consignment of 10,603 seized donkey genitals to the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in Abuja. The 40-foot container, intercepted along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway on June 5, 2025, marks one of the largest seizures of its kind in recent memory. According to Customs, the operation was based on credible intelligence and executed through coordinated surveillance by operatives from the Special Wildlife Office (SWO) and the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU). Wildlife Crimes on the Rise Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the handover was Assistant Comptroller and National Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada. He emphasized that the seizure was not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of escalating wildlife trafficking through Nigerian territory...

NUPENG Engages House Committee on Gas Resources on Accelerating Gas Utilization in Nigeria The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), under the guidance of its National President, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha, on Tuesday led a high-powered delegation to an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Gas Resources at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The strategic engagement was convened to foster dialogue and collaboration between critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s gas value chain, with the central aim of accelerating gas utilization, enhancing market penetration, promoting domestication, and ensuring affordability of gas products across the country. The NUPENG delegation was warmly received by the Chairman of the House Committee on Gas Resources, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, OFR, alongside the Deputy Chairman and other distinguished members of the Committee. In his opening remarks, Comrade Akporeha e...

FCT Police Command Records Major Breakthroughs in Crime Fighting for May and June 2025 In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded significant achievements in its ongoing efforts to curb crime and enhance security within Abuja and its environs. Following an intensive crime-mapping exercise and identification of criminal hotspots across the FCT, the Command developed and implemented a robust action plan. These efforts yielded remarkable results during the months of May and June 2025. Arrests and Crime Statistics A total of 49 cases were reported within the review period, resulting in the arrest of 82 suspects. Below is a breakdown of key operations: Kidnapping: 7 cases recorded; 17 suspects arrested, 3 neutralized. Foiled Kidnapping Attempts: 5 incidents foiled in Apo Waru, Byhazin, Karshi, Kawo-Bwari, and Gidan-Dogo Forest in Kweri and Abaji...

PSC EXTOLS PRESIDENT TINUBU ON COMPLETION AND COMMISSIONING OF ROADS IN DAKIBIYU, JABI, SAYS WIKE HAS TRANSFORMED FCT FOR GOOD The Police Service Commission has expressed sincere  gratitude and commendation to Mr. President on the Completion and commissioning of roads in Dakibiyu District Jabi in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The Vice President, Senator  Kashim Shettima, GCON today, officially commissioned the newly constructed  collector Road CN8 (Asuquo Okon Street) from Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) to Arterial Road N1 and other connecting  Roads in Dakibiyu District of Jabi, Abuja. The Commissioning which attracted eminent Nigerians  was held along Asuquo Okon Street by the Corporate Headquarters of the Police Service Commission in Jabi Abuja. The Secretary to the Commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani who represented the Commission at the ceremony extolled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold steps in infrastructural development of the coun...