Nigeria customs current news

Here are some current news updates from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS):

Recent Developments

  1. Customs Seize N1.8 Billion Worth of Contraband Goods: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized contraband goods worth N1.8 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The seized goods include 1,140 bags of foreign rice, 1,320 cartons of frozen poultry products, and 1,000 pieces of used vehicles. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Customs Introduces New Automated System for Clearance: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced a new automated system for clearance of goods at the nation's seaports. The system, known as the "e-Customs" platform, is designed to reduce clearance time and increase revenue generation. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  3. Customs Foils Smuggling Attempt at Seme Border: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 1,000 bags of foreign rice into the country through the Seme Border in Lagos. The smugglers were arrested and the rice seized. (Source: The Nation)
  4. Customs Generates N1.3 Trillion Revenue in 2022: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N1.3 trillion in revenue in 2022, representing a 15% increase from the previous year. The revenue was generated from the clearance of goods at the nation's seaports and borders. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
  5. Customs Launches Operation "Swift Response" to Combat Smuggling: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched Operation "Swift Response" to combat smuggling and other forms of trade malpractices at the nation's borders. The operation is aimed at reducing smuggling and increasing revenue generation. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Upcoming Events

  1. Customs to Host International Conference on Customs and Trade: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to host an international conference on customs and trade in Abuja. The conference is aimed at promoting cooperation and collaboration between customs agencies and other stakeholders in the trade sector. (Source: NCS Website)
  2. Customs to Conduct Nationwide Exercise to Combat Smuggling: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to conduct a nationwide exercise to combat smuggling and other forms of trade malpractices. The exercise is aimed at reducing smuggling and increasing revenue generation. (Source: The Nation)

Recent Appointments

  1. Comptroller-General of Customs Appoints New Deputy Comptrollers-General: The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has appointed new Deputy Comptrollers-General to oversee various departments of the Nigeria Customs Service. The new appointees include Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Tariff and Trade, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Operations, and Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Finance. (Source: NCS Website)

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