Nigeria Customs Service
Customs, A-GF Unite to Drive Revenue, Train Officers
In a bid to deepen fiscal coordination and drive sustainable revenue generation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has entered a strategic partnership with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF). This development was unveiled during a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Accountant-General, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, at […]
Snake Island Port Boosts Nigeria’s Industrialisation Drive
Snake Island Port has reiterated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s industrialisation and trade facilitation goals as part of its efforts to support economic growth, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and drive national development. This renewed pledge was made during a familiarisation visit by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, to the […]
NCS records 69 currency declarations with implementation of e-CDF.
During the pilot period, the e-CDF system recorded a total of 69 currency declaration transactions. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has documented a total of 69 currency declarations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja since the deployment of its Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF). The spokesman of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in […]
Customs Seizes Undeclared $1.1m, SR135,900
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $1.154 million and 135,900 Saudi Riyals as undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Customs Seizes was made during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, who arrived on Saudi Airline Flight No. SV401 from Saudi Arabia. According to the Customs National Public Relations […]
3,365 Seized Cannabis Parcels Handed Over to NDLEA by Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 3,365 seized cannabis parcels, weighing 3,103.3kg, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The parcels were seized along with 75 sacks of cannabis and 88 cartons of codeine cough syrup. The Customs Area Controller, Mohammed Shuaibu, reiterated the command’s commitment to cracking down on illegal activities […]
Wildlife Trafficking Under Siege: Oyo, Osun Customs and EFCC Unite to Crush Smuggling Syndicates
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to combat illegal wildlife trafficking and financial crimes, pledging to enhance inter-agency cooperation through intelligence sharing and joint operations.
Collaboration Key to Combating Smuggling, Says Oyo/Osun Customs Comptroller
The Comptroller of the Oyo/Osun Customs Area Command, Joseph Adelaja, has stressed the importance of collaboration in tackling smuggling at border stations. Adelaja made this statement on Tuesday when a delegation from the Nigeria Customs Liaison Office, Cotonou, Benin Republic, visited the command’s operational headquarters in Ibadan. Adelaja acknowledged the significance of the Liaison Office […]
4% FOB Charge: Customs Nullifies Import Declarations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cancelled all import declarations made during the initial implementation period of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports. This decision follows the earlier suspension of the charge, which was announced by the NCS. According to Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, the cancellation of import […]
Customs Seizes #398m Worth of Cannabis Sativa in Lagos
Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has intercepted 53 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 1,958kg with a duty-paid value of N398m in Lagos. The seizure was made at Ilase Sea Beach, about 200 nautical miles from the Lagos Anchorage, after smugglers abandoned their boat and jumped into the sea. According to Customs Area Controller, Paul […]