Adewale Adeniyi
18 Dec
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi has reiterated the importance of domestic and international collaboration in addressing security challenges at the borders.
31 Oct
In a milestone for Nigeria’s logistics industry, Seamoriow Logistics has become the first company to adopt the Nigerian Customs Service’s newly launched “B’Odogwu” Unified Customs Management System. This innovative system aims to streamline customs processing, marking a significant shift toward paperless operations within the Nigerian Customs landscape. The B’Odogwu system was piloted at the Port…
24 Oct
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stated that repeated failures of foreign software technology to ensure seamless cargo clearance procedures at the nation's ports have prompted the service to develop an indigenous modernisation software system, B'Odogwu.
21 Sep
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed its willingness to partner with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost trade, encourage local production and ease cross-border trade.
21 Aug
Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has said the NCS remains committed to supporting the growth and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and stressed the importance of compliance and integrity.
27 Jul
The Nigeria Customs Service is collaborating with the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to curb the flow of illicit drugs and arms into the West African nation. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi, it was said recently held talks with officials from the CBP to address…
7 Jun 2024
With a revenue target of N5.079 trillion this year, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N1.34 trillion in the first quarter, while also conceding N318 billion to duty exemptions, waivers and concessions to companies in the same period under review.
23 May 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the exchange rate used for the computation of import duties to N1,446.281/$. The latest cut is the eighth this month.
2 May 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, unveiled an advanced ruling system to enhance trade facilitation and meet the N5.07 trillion revenue target set by the federal government for 2024. It also explains that the system is essential for promoting trade facilitation, reducing compliance costs, and fostering a conducive business environment. Speaking at the "Advance…
4 Apr 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday, reported a significant surge in revenue generation for the first quarter of 2024, saying it generated N1.34 trillion between January and March.
15 Mar 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin-Can Island Command, has intercepted some arms and ammunition, military uniforms allegedly being smuggled into the country by some criminals.
28 Jan 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has planned to launch a Time Release Study (TRS) as part of efforts to optimise processes and reduce the time to get goods released at seaports and land borders across the country.
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