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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
CG Adeniyi Tasks Customs Comptrollers On Integrity To Service
Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has tasked it Officers to uphold the integrity of the Service by protecting its interests and ensuring that their decisions align with Customs’ mandate. Adeniyi stated this in Abuja at a Leadership Retreat for its newly promoted Comptrollers to equip them with the necessary skills for […]
NCS Reiterates Commitment to National Security, hands over Seized Arms to NCCSALW
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The arms, seized in 2018 in three containers at the Tin Can Island Port, were formally handed over to the NCCSALW at the headquarters […]
Customs Hosts High-Level Forum for Government-Owned Companies
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has underscored the significance of corporate governance, financial autonomy, and operational efficiency in managing government-owned enterprises, particularly those under military and paramilitary organisations. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, stated this when the NCS hosted a high-level roundtable discussion for key stakeholders from the military, paramilitary, and financial […]
Nigeria Customs, NESREA, Strengthen Collaboration on Environmental Protection
Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to ensure environmental safety, trade efficiency and regulatory compliance. Adeniyi stated this during a courtesy visit by NESREA’s management team to the Customs Headquarters in […]
Nigeria Customs, Seizes 199,495 Litres of Smuggled Fuel
In line with the NCS Act, 2023, the seized petroleum products were auctioned to the residents at the rate of N630 per liter while those in 25 litres jerrycans were disposed at N10,000 each. Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has seize almost 200,000 litres of petroleum products in Adamawa State under Operation Whirlwind. […]
Customs Partners National Sports Commission to Boost Sports in Nigeria
Oluwakemi Kindness As part of efforts to revitalise sports, engage youths in meaningful activities, and enhance Nigeria’s global sports profile, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the support of the National Sports Commission to host the African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Sports […]