By Peace Udugba
New record surpasses previous ₦20.1bn daily milestone as Oshoba says compliant trade remains key to national development
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has set a new record in revenue generation, collecting ₦28.102 billion in a single day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
The revenue collection, which amounted to ₦28,102,000,914.61, represents the highest single-day revenue ever recorded by the Command, surpassing its previous record of ₦20.1 billion, achieved in September 2025, shortly after the assumption of office of the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba.
The latest feat comes barely weeks after the Apapa Area Command recorded an unprecedented ₦323 billion monthly revenue collection in July 2026, highlighting the impact of ongoing reforms, improved compliance, enhanced trade facilitation, intelligence-driven interventions and increased efficiency in digital Customs processes.
Speaking on the development, Comptroller Oshoba said the milestone should not be viewed merely as a revenue figure or record, but as part of the Service’s contribution to Nigeria’s economic development.
He explained that revenue generated by the NCS forms part of government resources used to fund critical national priorities, including infrastructure, security, education, healthcare and other public services that directly affect the lives of Nigerians.
Oshoba dedicated the achievement to the government and people of Nigeria, while commending the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, and the management of the Service for their continued support for modernisation, automation and reforms aimed at making Customs operations more efficient, transparent and business-friendly.
The CAC also acknowledged the cooperation of compliant importers, exporters, licensed Customs agents and other stakeholders, as well as patriotic Nigerians who have provided actionable intelligence that contributed to the achievement.
He stressed that every compliant transaction contributes to national development and urged stakeholders to continue supporting legitimate trade.
According to him, a stronger revenue base gives the government greater capacity to respond to the needs of Nigerians while creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
Oshoba further charged officers and men of the Command not to become complacent, saying the new record should serve as a responsibility to achieve even more.
He emphasised that revenue collection must go hand in hand with trade facilitation, professionalism, transparency and respect for stakeholders.
The CAC directed personnel to resolve legitimate disputes promptly and ensure that Customs procedures do not unnecessarily hinder lawful businesses.
The Apapa Area Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, said it remains committed to sustaining the momentum through improved revenue generation, trade facilitation, professionalism and stronger stakeholder collaboration.
The Command maintained that every legitimate revenue collected strengthens the government’s capacity to deliver on its development priorities and improve the lives of Nigerians.
