14 h. ago Customs Issues First Import Document On Indigenous Clearance Platform, B’Odogwu

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the issuance of its first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the B’Odogwu system. The issuance marks the beginning of a nationwide rollout of the trade platforms across the country. The national public relations officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement titled: “Nigeria Customs Service Issues First PAAR […]

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39 h. ago Firm Introduces Safety Tips For Secure Deliveries In Nigeria

Global urban mobility platform inDrive has launched a set of essential safety tips to help Nigerian customers ensure secure and efficient deliveries. This initiative comes as the platform experiences significant growth in the country, with increasing demand for person-to-person (P2P) and business-to-business (B2B) deliveries. The newly introduced safety measures include selecting reputable couriers with good […]

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3 d. ago Court Remands Sierra Leonean For Failing To Declare $90,000 Cash To Customs

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, remanded a Sierra Leonean, Alhaji Ahmed Shaw, in custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) for allegedly failing to declare $90,000 cash in his possession to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The trial judge, Justice Dipeolu, ordered that Shaw be kept behind bars after he was arraigned […]

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4 d. ago Healthcare federation seeks implementation of waiver on pharmaceutical products

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria has called on the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure the full implementation of the duty and VAT waivers on pharmaceutical raw materials by issuing circulars to all relevant Zonal Offices and Area Commands. Recently, the Federal Government implemented a two-year import duty and VAT waiver on pharmaceutical raw materials. This Read More

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4 d. ago Sterling Bank champions removal of transfer fees in banking sector

In a landmark move that sets a new benchmark for customer-focused banking in Nigeria, Sterling Bank has championed the cancellation read more Sterling Bank champions removal of transfer fees in banking sector

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5 d. ago Customs agents seek more access cards, decry rising clearing costs at PTML

The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has urged Grimaldi Shipping to increase the number of access cards issued read more Customs agents seek more access cards, decry rising clearing costs at PTML

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5 d. ago FirstBank reaffirms commitment to customers on 131st anniversary

FirstBank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to customers as it marks 131 years of service. In an email to its customers on Monday, the bank stated that it remains dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their financial goals. FirstBank highlighted its enduring legacy of trust, innovation, and Read More

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6 d. ago Access ARM Pensions strengthens customer engagement, service delivery

Access ARM Pensions has reinforced its commitment to deepening customer engagement and improving service efficiency as it navigates the evolving read more Access ARM Pensions strengthens customer engagement, service delivery

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7 d. ago Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives

Tribune Online Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives A media expert and consultant, Alhaji Dauda Lawal has raised the alarm over alleged persistent harassment and extortion of travellers by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) in Ekiti State. Lawal in a petition addressed to the member House of Representatives, Akintunde Rotimi, representing Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency and a copy obtained […] Media expert writes reps member, alleges extortion of N250,000 by Customs operatives Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Security Guard Loses Life After Alleged Attack By Customer At Rivers Eatery

A security guard and father of three, Ifeanyi Ani, reportedly lost his life after being beaten by a customer at a well-known eatery in Rumukrushi, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday. Sources who spoke to PUNCH on Saturday claimed that the customer had parked his car with the headlights still on […] The post Security Guard Loses Life After Alleged Attack By Customer At Rivers Eatery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Bandits Kill 17 Customs, Police Personnel, Mourners In Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau

Suspected bandits have killed about 17 persons including Customs, Police personnel and mourners in Kebbi, Zamfara and Plateau states. In the Kebbi incident, the bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa group, killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a local at Bachaka border in Argungu local government area of Kebbi State. […]

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9 d. ago Customs nabs Chinese wildlife trafficker with 9,493kg of pangolin

From John Adams, Minna In what could be described as a major breakthrough in its war against trafficking in humans and animals, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confiscated 9,493 kg of pangolin scales during major raids conducted in Ogun and Kano states recently. The Nigeria Customs Service, in a statement in Minna, quoted the […] The post Customs nabs Chinese wildlife trafficker with 9,493kg of pangolin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Domino’s Nigeria partners with Arla Foods to double its premium cheese on customer pizza’s nationwide

Domino’s Pizza Nigeria, the country’s leading pizza brand, announces its major partnership with Arla Foods to excite more customers with read more Domino’s Nigeria partners with Arla Foods to double its premium cheese on customer pizza’s nationwide

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s customer satisfaction index rises 67% on improved service delivery

Nigeria’s customer satisfaction index rose to 67 percent in 2024 as service delivery and overall customer experience across the business read more Nigeria’s customer satisfaction index rises 67% on improved service delivery

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9 d. ago Money laundering: Customs to launch electronic system for cash declarations at airports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to introduce an electronic declaration system to streamline and enhance compliance for travelers carrying cash into or out of Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Abdullahi Maiwada, NCS spokesperson, emphasized that the initiative aligns with efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-money […] The post Money laundering: Customs to launch electronic system for cash declarations at airports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Customs arrests 6 suspected smugglers with N1.720bn contraband

By Steve Agbota The operatives of Federal Operation Unit Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service yesterday said that it arrested six suspected smugglers in connection with various contraband worth over N1.720 billion. The Unit said notable among the items seized from the suspected smugglers are: 820 litres of petrol, seven trailer loads of rice, […] The post Customs arrests 6 suspected smugglers with N1.720bn contraband appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Egbin Power boosts human capital development, revitalises learning academy

Tribune Online Egbin Power boosts human capital development, revitalises learning academy In line with its commitment to excellence, Egbin Power has enhanced human capital development through the revitalisation of its Learning Academy, designed to equip its workforce with top-tier skills and knowledge that drive innovation, efficiency, and improved service delivery in the sector. Egbin Power boosts human capital development, revitalises learning academy Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria Customs waive import duty on pharmaceutical raw materials

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has waived import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on critical raw materials essential for read more Nigeria Customs waive import duty on pharmaceutical raw materials

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1 week ago Finally, Customs Implements Zero Tariff On Pharmaceutical Inputs

In a landmark policy shift designed to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has implemented a presidential executive order exempting critical pharmaceutical raw materials from import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for two years. The initiative, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and announced by the minister of finance and coordinating […]

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1 week ago Pharmaceuticals now exempted from import duty, VAT – Customs

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. Maiwada specified Read More

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