The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, has dismissed the viral video on social media that the Idiroko border has been reopened for business activities as misleading. The Area Comptroller, Mr Bamidele Makinde, made this known while addressing a news conference in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Makinde stated that the Idiroko land border had been […]
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FCT Customs Generates Over N199 Million in 3 Months – NCBN
The Nigeria Customs FCT Area Command said it has collected revenue to the tune of N999,535,06676 from January-March, 2022. This shows a significant increase of N213 Million as against 186 Million naira collected in the corresponding months of the year 2021 representing 21.4% increase in revenue collection. The Area Controller of the FCT Command, Comptroller […]
FG Reduces Customs Duty On Tokunbo Vehicles
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has reviewed the duty rate on imported used vehicles, also known as, tokunbo from 35 percent to 20 percent. The duty rate is applicable on Common External Tariff (CET) trade portal, under HS Code 8703 to 20percent duty rate. Clearing agents, however, expressed shock that command officers were not aware […]
Custom Refutes Online Report, Says Hamid Ali Is On Leave Not Sick
The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service has been drawn to an online report stating that the Comptroller General of Customs has slumped and was consequently flown abroad for medical treatment. In a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, For: Comptroller-General of Customs, DC Timi Bomodi and made available to the Spectacles on […]
VIN Valuation: Nigerian Customs Approve Grace Period To Clear Backlog Of Vehicles
Sequel to recent Customs/Stakeholders town hall meeting held in Lagos on VIN-Valuation, the Comptroller General Customs having listened to public outcry, has graciously approved one (1) month window to enable clearing the backlog of vehicles held up in the ports as a result of strike action. Meanwhile, uniform application of rebates will be used for […]
Customs Officer Abducted In Zamfara Regains Freedom
The customs officer abducted by suspected bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, last Friday, Mr. Mahassan Lawal, has regained his freedom. Mr. Lawal was set free on Wednesday night. A younger brother to the officer, Umar Lawal, confirmed this to Channels Television on Thursday via a telephone conversation. He said the family […]