Nigeria custom news today

Here are some recent news updates from the Nigerian Customs Service:

Latest News

  1. Customs Seize Contraband Goods Worth N1.4 Billion: The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has seized contraband goods worth N1.4 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The goods included 1,140 bags of foreign rice, 1,320 cartons of frozen poultry products, and 1,000 cartons of frozen fish. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Customs Intercept 1,140 Bags of Foreign Rice: The NCS has intercepted 1,140 bags of foreign rice at the Seme Border in Badagry, Lagos. The rice was concealed in a truck and was valued at N2.3 million. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Customs Generate N1.3 Trillion Revenue in 2022: The NCS has generated N1.3 trillion in revenue in 2022, a 15% increase from the previous year. The revenue was generated from the collection of customs duties, excise duties, and other taxes. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
  4. Customs Launches Operation "Swift Response": The NCS has launched Operation "Swift Response" to combat smuggling and other forms of economic crimes. The operation will involve the deployment of additional personnel and equipment to border areas. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. Customs Seize 1,320 Cartons of Frozen Poultry Products: The NCS has seized 1,320 cartons of frozen poultry products at the Seme Border in Badagry, Lagos. The products were valued at N2.5 million and were concealed in a truck. (Source: Daily Trust)

Recent Updates

  1. NCS Introduces New Customs Declaration Form: The NCS has introduced a new customs declaration form to simplify the process of declaring goods at the border. The new form is designed to reduce the time and cost of declaring goods. (Source: This Day Live)
  2. Customs Launches E-Platform for Customs Clearance: The NCS has launched an e-platform for customs clearance to reduce the time and cost of clearing goods at the border. The platform allows importers and exporters to clear their goods electronically. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  3. NCS Partners with Other Agencies to Combat Smuggling: The NCS has partnered with other agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Immigration Service, to combat smuggling and other forms of economic crimes. (Source: Premium Times)

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