Customs Auction Seized Fuel at ₦10,000 per 25 Litres

Customs Auction Seized Fuel at ₦10,000 per 25 Litres

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has announced the seizure of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦63 million in the Lagos-Ogun axis. This is as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi as approved the immediate auction of the seized fuel at a subsidised rate of ₦10,000 per jerrycan. The seizure consist of 1,577 jerrycans of 25 litres each—totalling 39,425 litres of PMS—along with eight vehicles used for […]

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Economy

Customs Boss Advocates ‘Nigeria First’ Drive for Economic, Security Gains

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the adoption of the Nigeria First initiative as a cornerstone for enhancing cross-border trade and safeguarding national security. Adeniyi made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) annual conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State, at the weekend. Speaking on the topic “Cross-Border Trade and Security Implications on the Nigerian Economy: […]

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Economy

Nigeria Customs Commences Form M Automation on B’Odogwu Portal

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday announced the successful commencement of the pilot phase for processing Form M through the B’Odogwu (Unified Customs Management System) in all Commands of the Service. This initiative represents another bold step in the Service’s technology-driven reforms to modernise trade procedures and enhance operational efficiency. The NCS in a statement says following it’s approval to integrate the Form M process into […]

May 5, 2025 12 3

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News

Customs CG Gets “Public Service Person of the Year” Award

Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has been awarded the "Public Service Person of the Year 2024". The award which recognises his performance as Customs CG, was presented to him at the 17th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the Leadership Group, organisers of the event, states Adeniyi was selected after a process that assessed […]

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Economy

NCS Issues 1st PAAR Under The B’Odogwu Management System

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful issuance of the first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the B’Odogwu (Unified Customs Management System). It marks a significant milestone in the Service’s commitment to technology-driven trade reforms. This achievement follows the recent strategic engagement between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, where both institutions reaffirmed their commitment […]

April 6, 2025 17 5

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Economy

Customs Debunks Extension Of Comptroller General’s Tenure

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunk reports claiming an extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The NCS in a statement on Tuesday night by it spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, categorically states that this information is inaccurate and misleading. The statement says for the avoidance of doubt, appointments and tenure extensions for the position of Comptroller-General of Customs are made solely at the […]

April 1, 2025 12 6

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Economy

Customs Exempts pharmaceutical products From Import Duty, VAT

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday announced the exemption of import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) from critical raw materials essential for the production of pharmaceutical products for a period of two years. This exemption according to Customs covers Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and other vital raw materials required for manufacturing essential medicines, Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), Rapid Diagnostic Kits, reagents, and packaging materials. This […]

March 26, 2025 17 8

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Economy

Ramadan: Customs Boss Urges Personnel to Elevate Community Spirit

Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to embrace the spirit of service, discipline, and charity as essential values during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. He made this known during the Iftar by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited held at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, CGC Adeniyi […]

March 24, 2025 17 4

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Economy

Customs Intercepts Undeclared Foreign Currency in Kano

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intercepted a total of One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred U.S Dollars and One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Saudi Riyals undeclared foreign currency at the Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). It said the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airline […]

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