During June 2026, the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service recorded N19.4 billion in revenue. This performance marks a 35 percent jump compared to the N14.36 billion collected during the same period in 2025.
Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Adigun, the Acting Customs Area Controller, noted that this revenue surge was driven by officer commitment, better trade compliance, and the use of smart, intelligence-based strategies. The actual collection for the month reached N19.404 billion, surpassing the June 2025 figure by N5.04 billion.
Beyond revenue success, the Command blocked a 40-foot container filled with expired disposable vapes. The Duty Paid Value for these items is estimated at N809.7 million. A standard cargo check led to the discovery of 18 pallets containing 182,340 pieces of vape products. These items were dated between 2022 and 2026, making them unsafe for the public.
Adigun stated that plans are underway to transfer the confiscated goods to the relevant regulatory authorities for destruction. He encouraged stakeholders to utilize the Authorized Economic Operator Programme to ensure smoother trade processes. The Command maintains that it will continue using strict cargo inspections and risk management to block dangerous or prohibited imports.
