Nigeria customs service current news

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

Recent Developments:

  1. New Customs Boss: On August 21, 2020, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), was reappointed for another term of four years by President Muhammadu Buhari.
  2. Automation of Customs Processes: The NCS has launched an automated system for customs clearance, known as the Nigeria Customs Service Automated System (NCSAS), aimed at reducing clearance time and increasing revenue collection.
  3. Increased Revenue Collection: The NCS has recorded a significant increase in revenue collection, with a total of N1.3 trillion collected in the first half of 2020, representing a 15% increase over the same period in 2019.
  4. Anti-Smuggling Operations: The NCS has intensified its anti-smuggling operations, seizing large quantities of contraband goods, including rice, vehicles, and other prohibited items.
  5. Border Closure: The NCS has been involved in the ongoing border closure between Nigeria and its neighboring countries, aimed at curbing smuggling and protecting the country's economy.

Recent Press Releases:

  1. NCS Seizes Contraband Goods Worth N1.4 Billion: The NCS has seized contraband goods worth N1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2020, including rice, vehicles, and other prohibited items. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. NCS Introduces New Customs Clearance Process: The NCS has introduced a new customs clearance process, known as the "Single Window" system, aimed at reducing clearance time and increasing revenue collection. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  3. NCS Recovers N1.2 Billion from Smugglers: The NCS has recovered N1.2 billion from smugglers in the first half of 2020, including N500 million from a single seizure of contraband goods. (Source: Daily Trust)

Recent Interviews:

  1. Comptroller-General of Customs: In an interview with the Punch Newspaper, Comptroller-General Hameed Ali spoke about the challenges facing the NCS, including the need for more resources and support to combat smuggling and other forms of revenue loss.
  2. Customs Boss: In an interview with the Daily Trust, the Comptroller-General of Customs spoke about the importance of the NCS in the country's economy, including its role in revenue collection and trade facilitation.

Recent Reports:

  1. NCS Revenue Collection: A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that the NCS collected N1.3 trillion in revenue in the first half of 2020, representing a 15% increase over the same period in 2019. (Source: NBS)
  2. Smuggling in Nigeria: A report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has highlighted the prevalence of smuggling in Nigeria, including the role of corrupt officials and the impact on the country's economy. (Source: ICIR)

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