The Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its dedication to promoting gender equality in decision-making processes. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi in a statement in Abuja, said the move was part of efforts to tackle gender discrimination and gender-based violence. The Customs boss made this known at a capacity-building workshop on gender inclusivity, co-organised by […]
Customs Staff College graduates 50 officers of Junior Course 18
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, has graduated 50 officers from Junior Course 18. The Comptroller-General of Customs Wale Adeniyi, commended the directing staff and instructors for their exceptional input throughout the training session. Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Human Resources and Development, Greg Itotoh, also commended the […]
Customs boss calls on Nigerians to work with FG for economic stability, others
Customs boss calls on Nigerians to work with FG for economic stability, others The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has reiterated the importance of aligning with the Federal Government to promote economic recovery, political stability, and national security. He made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Voice of Nigeria (VON) Corporate […]
Nigeria Customs partners Benin Republic counterpart for seamless trade facilitation
Nigeria Customs partners Benin Republic counterpart for seamless trade facilitation The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is partnering its counterpart in the Republic of Benin to ensure seamless trade facilitation between both countries. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Wale Adeniyi, made this known while meeting with the Director-General of the Customs Administration of Benin Republic. Adeniyi […]
Customs generates N1.3trn in first quarter 2024
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, says a total of N1.3trillion revenue was collected within the first quarter, 2024. He made this known at a news conference on the service’s 2024 first quarter performance in Abuja. He said the collection for the first quarter represented an increase of 122.35 per cent, compared to the same […]
Customs suspends 25% penalty on improperly imported vehicles
The Nigeria Customs Service has suspended 25 per cent penalty on improperly imported vehicles. This is contained in a statement by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada in Abuja. He said the suspension followed directive from Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, as part of effort to cushion […]
Customs reaffirms partnership with Export Commission to boost export activities
The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), has affirmed its commitment to partnering with Nigeria Export Promotion Commission (NEPC) on initiatives to enhance trade and boost export activities. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, said this during a courtesy visit by management of the commission to the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. He said the partnership was aimed […]
Customs champions Authorised Economic Operators pilot programme for ease of business
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has championed an Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme to enhance the efficiency and predictability of trade facilitation efforts in the country. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja, said the programme would foster collaboration between the service, other government agencies and experts, to boost AEO […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 31.78%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says headline inflation rate has risen year-on-year (YoY) by 1.8 percentage points to 31.7 per cent in February 2024 from 29.9 per cent in January 2024. This is contained in the Bureau’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for February 2024. “In February 2024, the headline inflation rate increased to […]
Customs returns trucks of seized food, harps on effective border management
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi says President Bola Tinubu has directed that all trucks of seized food items across the borders be returned to the traders Adeniyi made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. He said the directive was with the hope that […]