Few weeks after Customs announced the interception of a container-load of over 1,000 units of smuggled rifles, the Service has once again come out to declare the seizure of some top-of-range bullet-proof exotic vehicles.
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CUSTOMS SERVICE INTERCEPT 1,100 SMUGGLED RIFLES AT TIN-CAN ISLAND (PICTURES)
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,100 rifles which were imported into the country from Turkey under false declaration.
Continue reading »CRACKDOWN ON SMUGGLING: EXOTIC CARS IMPOUNDED (PICTURES)
The Nigeria Customs Service’ intensified anti-smuggling activities has continued to yield more results as the Federal Operations Units, Zone “C” Owerri, intercepted smuggled exotic cars and a number of contraband items. The exotic cars include a white Bentley.
Continue reading »CUSTOMS SEIZES N1.3B WORTH OF BRAND NEW VEHICLES
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has impounded 37 brand new exotic vehicles estimated at N1.3billion after bursting a smuggling ring.
Continue reading »CUSTOMS REMOVES ROAD BLOCKS NATIONWIDE
Following directive from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in line with the Executive Orders issued by the federal government, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has ordered all its commands across the country to immediately remove all road blocks nationwide.
Continue reading »e-AUCTION: NCS EXPLAINS DIFFICULTY IN RECHARGING E-WALLET
Following public complaints, questions and commentaries on the Nigeria Customs Service e-auction platform which was officially launched on the 3rd of July 2017 by the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd).
Continue reading »CUSTOMS LAUNCHES E-AUCTION PORTAL AS VEHICLES’ BIDDING BEGINS
The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) has launched the Electronic Auction (e-auction) portal as bidding for seized and overtime vehicles started by 12:00 noon on Monday.
Continue reading »CUSTOMS IMPOUND 377 BAGS OF IMPORTED RICE
The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of Nigerian Customs Services (NCS) has impounded a trailer carrying 377 bags of imported rice concealed among some local goods.
Continue reading »CUSTOMS BEGINS DUTY-FREE BONDED VEHICLES TERMINAL LICENCE
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it is ready to licence dealers to operate Bonded Vehicle Terminals in Nigeria with operators paying duty for imported vehicles after 28 days at such terminals. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the service, Mr. Joseph Attah, in an interview said dealers and interested persons could apply to the area comptroller through the area […]
Continue reading »ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF BAN ON VEHICLES THROUGH LAND BORDERS
In the next two weeks, the ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders would be two months. It is one policy measure that would have impact on many Nigerians. Already, the effect is beginning to be felt by various stakeholders. The effect could either be positive or negative. For the ports, the landlord of the system, the Nigerian […]
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