The Nigeria Customs Service has stepped up efforts to improve excise compliance as part of plans to meet a N400 billion revenue target for 2026.

The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 9, 2026, on the official page of the service.

According to the statement, the move formed part of stakeholder engagements held across the Imo/Abia and Oyo/Osun Area Commands, aimed at strengthening compliance and addressing operational challenges in excise administration.

Speaking during an engagement in Owerri, the Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Excise, Free Trade Zone and Industrial Incentives Joy Edelduok, said the service is targeting N400 billion in excise revenue for 2026.

“The Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi believes we have the capacity to meet and surpass the 2026 excise revenue target,” she said.

The statement noted that the Customs Area Controller of the command Blessing Iheanacho, disclosed that nine excise factories under the command are currently not operational due to economic challenges.

She, however, expressed optimism that ongoing engagements would help revive operations and strengthen collaboration between the service and excise operators.

According to the statement, some companies including the Nigerian Bottling Company, have continued to comply with regulations through voluntary remittances.

It was further noted that In a similar engagement at the Oyo/Osun Area Command, the service stressed the need for sustained compliance to improve revenue generation.

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Moses Adewole, described the engagement as a platform to strengthen collaboration with industry players.

The statement added that the initiative is part of broader efforts by the service to enhance transparency and improve overall excise administration.