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FOU Customs Generates N17bn From Smugglers, Importers In Six Months
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service over the weekend intercepted contrabands, and raised debit notes on importers worth 17billion between January to June 2020.
While contrabands intercepted by the…
How Customs’ Destruction Of 10,000kg Cannabis Renders Dealers Jobless, As Cost Rose By 400%
Following the recent destruction of about 10,000 kilogrammes of cannabis in Lagos by operatives of the Western Marine Command of Nigerian Customs Service , indications have revealed that the commodity is in high demand due to scarcity.…
Customs Frustrating My Retirement Benefits Since 2011….Ex Official Cries Out
A retired personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service , Mr Olorunoje Lateef Adewale, claimed the service has frustrated him from getting his retirement benefits by allegedly refusing to provide him with a copy of the medical report/certificate…
FG Approves N623m For Customs’ Computer Purchase
The federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N623 million for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to purchase computers in all its zonal and area commands.
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, while
Speaking with newsmen…
FEC Approves Purchase Of Three Seagoing Vessels For Customs
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, approved the purchase of three locally manufactured boats for the Nigeria Customs Service for its surveillance and anti-corruption activities on the maritime waters.
The Federal Executive…
1st QUARTER: Kwara Customs Command Rakes – In N1.696b
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command said it collected a whooping N1.696billion in the first quarter of 2020.
Public Relations Officer of the command ,Chado Zakari, disclosed this in a statement made available to Dailyfocus…
Customs Intercepts N12.7bn Smuggled Vehicles, Rice, Others In Four Months
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a vehicle with Covid-19 sticker used to smuggled frozen chicken into the country.
The unit also said it intercepted various items of…
Oyo Govt Gives Reasons Rejecting Customs Covid-19 Palliatives Rice
The Oyo State Government said on Sunday , that it rejected the 1,800 bags of rice meant as Covid-19 palliatives by the Nigerian Customs Service because they were truly bad and unfit for consumption.
A statement by the Chief Press…
COVID19: IMO , WCO Task Customs Port State Authorities To Maintain Flow Of Critical Goods
Customs administrations and port state authorities must continue to facilitate the cross-border movement of vital medical supplies and equipment, critical agricultural products, and other goods, to help minimize the overall impact of the…
2Years After: Customs Set To Evacuate Over 10,000 Bags Of Expired Rice From Marine Command
Barely two years the items were intercepted , the Nigeria Customs Services , Western Marine Command has concluded plans to evacuate over 10,000 bags of expired smuggled rice from its warehouse.
The marine Command which recently impounded…