Comptroller Godwin Otunla on Thursday resumed as the Area Controller of the Ogun I Command of Nigeria Customs Service. He took over from Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu. Shuaibu who came on board in December 2024, took over from Comptroller James Ojo, who proceeded on retirement… Ogun Area 1 Customs Command gets new boss …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service has explained why smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit out of Nigeria has remained prevalent despite fuel subsidy removal. NCS said that petrol smuggling to Nigeria’s neighbouring countries such as Cameroon, Niger, and the Benin Republic has remained… Why petrol smuggling from Nigeria persists – Customs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigeria Customs Service recorded 62 exchange rate changes during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting ongoing currency instability within the trade and importation ecosystem. The Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a Tuesday press briefing in Abuja, where he… Customs faces exchange rate volatility challenges …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ondo/Ekiti Command, has intercepted over 140 sacks of Cannabis sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp, weighing over 1,400 kilograms. With the substance valued at N112 million, the suspects as well as the hard drugs were handed over to the… Customs intercept 1,400kg of Indian hemp, arrest suspects. …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has sought the support of customs officers for the ongoing amendment of the Nigeria Customs Act 2023. Chairman of the Committee Leke Abejide confirmed this on Thursday during an oversight visit to the Murtala… Reps seek Customs’ support on Act amendment …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) seized petroleum products worth N195,719,930 in the past four months in Adamawa and Taraba states. Speaking at a press briefing in Yola, Comptroller Garba Bashir, who heads the command, disclosed that the illegal fuel trade is worsening… Customs seizes N195m worth of smuggled fuel in Adamawa, Taraba …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has waived import duty and Value Added Tax, VAT on critical raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production for a period of two years. Its Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Maiwada… Customs waive import duty on pharmaceutical raw materials …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of zero tariffs, excise duties and value-added tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs for two years. Henzodaily reports that the latest development follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval. In a… Customs Begins Implementation Of Zero Tax On Imported Pharmaceutical Inputs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted an undeclared sum of $193,000 (about N289.5 billion) concealed in a carton of yogurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NCS’s spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, revealing… N289.5bn concealed in carton of yogurt intercepted at Abuja airport …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $193,000 in undeclared foreign currency concealed in a carton of yoghurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The interception on Thursday, 20th March 2025, resulted… Customs intercepts $193,000 concealed in yoghurt carton at Abuja Airport …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>