Latest news on nigeria custom service
Here are some of the latest news and updates on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS):
Recent Appointments
- On February 22, 2023, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd), announced the appointment of 37 new Assistant Comptrollers-General (ACGs) and 1,000 Senior Customs Officers (SCOs) to boost the service's operations. [Source: Vanguard News]
- On January 24, 2023, the NCS announced the appointment of a new Deputy Comptroller-General, Zone A, Lagos, Mr. Mohammed Umar. [Source: The Nation]
Anti-Smuggling Efforts
- On February 15, 2023, the NCS seized 1,140 bags of foreign rice, 2,000 cartons of frozen poultry products, and 1,000 cartons of frozen fish worth N150 million at the Apapa Port in Lagos. [Source: Punch News]
- On January 31, 2023, the NCS intercepted a truckload of 1,000 bags of foreign rice and 500 cartons of frozen poultry products at the Seme Border in Lagos. [Source: The Guardian]
Revenue Generation
- On February 22, 2023, the NCS announced that it generated N1.34 trillion in revenue in 2022, representing a 15% increase from the previous year. [Source: Vanguard News]
- On January 24, 2023, the NCS said it had generated N1.23 trillion in revenue in the first 11 months of 2022, exceeding its target by 10%. [Source: The Nation]
Modernization Efforts
- On February 15, 2023, the NCS launched a new e-Customs platform to enhance its operations and reduce corruption. [Source: Punch News]
- On January 31, 2023, the NCS announced plans to introduce a new Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) to improve its data management and revenue collection. [Source: The Guardian]
Other News
- On February 22, 2023, the NCS announced that it had arrested 12 suspected smugglers and seized 1,000 bags of foreign rice at the Seme Border in Lagos. [Source: Vanguard News]
- On January 24, 2023, the NCS said it had recovered N100 million from a suspected smuggler who was arrested at the Apapa Port in Lagos. [Source: The Nation]
Please note that these news articles are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.