The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, have stepped up joint efforts to curb the diversion of petroleum products meant for local consumption, as both agencies move to strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. This was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the spokesperson of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada….
The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Oyo – Osun Command, wants continuous support of traditional institutions in the promotion of lawful trade and National security. The Area Comptroller of the Command, Joseph Adelaja stated this during a courtesy call on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at his Palace in Ile Ife, Osun state. This…
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a two-year exemption from import duty and Value Added Tax for critical raw materials essential for the production of pharmaceuticals. The exemption, granted under a presidential executive order, was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada. Mr. Maiwada…
The Controller of Ogun I Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service, Idiroko, Mohammed Shuaibu, on Tuesday, handed over a seized sum of 7,000,000 CFA amounting to N17,692,105 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Speaking during the handover held at the Idiroko Command of the NCS, Shuaibu said that the feat attested to the renewed onslaught…
The Adamawa and Taraba Customs command has intercepted Premium Motor Spirit PMS, also known as petrol, worth over ₦72.6 million. The seizure was part of efforts to protect Nigeria’s economy and territorial borders from illicit cross-border smuggling activities. Speaking to journalists at the command headquarters in Yola on Wednesday, the Comptroller of the command, Garba…
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, believes it is critical to tap into the richness of knowledge of former management officials of the service. Mr Adeniyi stated this in Abuja during the first reunion of retired NCS management officials that such a step was important for improved service delivery. According…