Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon Agree Border Reform Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria, Benin and Cameroon have agreed to establish a trilateral committee to drive coordinated border reforms aimed at boosting trade, security and regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The agreement was reached after a five-day benchmarking mission to the Beitbridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa, where […]
Customs to Implement Green Tax Surcharge July 1
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will begin nationwide implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge on July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and reform Nigeria’s vehicle import system. The policy is aimed at reducing carbon emissions, encouraging the importation of cleaner vehicles and aligning Nigeria’s environmental practices with […]
Adeniyi Takes Over as Chair of World Customs Organisation Council
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Nigeria’s Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi has been unanimously elected as Chairperson, World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. His appointment into the highest decision-making body in global customs administration comes exactly two years after his historic appointment as the Comptroller-General of Customs by President Bol Tinubu The election was held during […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Customs Boss Orders Subsidised Sale of Smuggled PMS to Yola Residents
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has authorised the sale of the seized PMS to Yola residents in Adamawa State at a subsidised rate, with proceeds remitted to the Federation Account. The sales follows the recent seizure of petroleum products by operatives of Operation Whirlwind in the Adamawa-Taraba region. The total […]