The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its efforts to boost excise compliance as part of its strategy to meet a projected N400 billion revenue target for 2026.

This was disclosed in a statement released on April 9, 2026, via the agency’s official platform, highlighting ongoing engagements with stakeholders across various commands.

According to the statement, the initiative is part of a series of consultations held within the Imo/Abia and Oyo/Osun Area Commands, aimed at improving compliance levels and addressing operational challenges affecting excise administration.

Speaking during a stakeholder meeting in Owerri, the Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Excise, Free Trade Zone, and Industrial Incentives, Joy Edelduok, reaffirmed the service’s target, expressing confidence in its feasibility.

She noted that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, believes the service has the capacity not only to meet but also exceed the 2026 excise revenue goal.

The statement also revealed that nine excise factories under the Imo/Abia Command are currently inactive due to prevailing economic conditions. Despite this, the Customs Area Controller, Blessing Iheanacho, expressed optimism that ongoing engagements would help revive the facilities and improve cooperation between the service and operators.

It further noted that some companies, including the Nigerian Bottling Company, have continued to comply with excise regulations through voluntary remittances.

In a similar engagement within the Oyo/Osun Area Command, the service emphasised the importance of sustained compliance in driving revenue growth. Acting Customs Area Controller, Moses Adewole, described the initiative as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration with industry stakeholders.

Overall, the engagements form part of broader efforts by the Nigeria Customs Service to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and strengthen excise administration across the country.