10 h. ago UBA Unveils Customer Service Week With Innovative Initiatives

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has launched its annual Customer Service Week for 2025, adopting the global theme “Mission: Possible.” The initiative highlights UBA’s steadfast dedication to turning challenges into opportunities for its customers across Africa and globally.As part of the worldwide celebration of service excellence and customer engagement, UBA embraces its Customer 1st […]

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5 d. ago Why Last Mile Delivery Software Is the Backbone of Modern Logistics

The rise of e-commerce, on-demand services, and customer expectations for same-day delivery have made last-mile delivery software a critical part of modern logistics. The “last mile,” the final journey from a distribution hub to the customer’s doorstep, is often the most complex and expensive stage of the supply chain. Businesses that fail to manage it […]

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9 d. ago Customs exempts manufacturers, government projects from 4% FOB levy

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced exemptions from its controversial four percent Free on Board (FOB) import charge to read more Customs exempts manufacturers, government projects from 4% FOB levy

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9 d. ago 4% FOB: Customs, Manufacturers meet to harmonise differences

Tribune Online 4% FOB: Customs, Manufacturers meet to harmonise differences The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the leadership of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Friday met to harmonise their differences concerning the suspended 4 per cent FOB policy. 4% FOB: Customs, Manufacturers meet to harmonise differences Tribune Online

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1 week ago SEREC calls for 1% CISS reinstatement, NASS review of 4% FOB

Tribune Online SEREC calls for 1% CISS reinstatement, NASS review of 4% FOB The Sea Empowerment and Research Center (SEREC) has welcomed the suspension of the 4 percent Free-on-Board (FOB) levy by the Federal Ministry of Finance, but cautioned that the directive amounts to only a temporary pause since the levy remains enshrined in the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. In a statement released by SEREC Head of […] SEREC calls for 1% CISS reinstatement, NASS review of 4% FOB Tribune Online

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1 week ago FirstBank To Launch Tailored Services For Blind, Other Customers

As part of its drive towards an inclusive financial system, FirstBank is set to launch tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and other customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives such as its […]

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1 week ago FirstBank to launch financial services for blind, physically challenged customers

Tribune Online FirstBank to launch financial services for blind, physically challenged customers FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives […] FirstBank to launch financial services for blind, physically challenged customers Tribune Online

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1 week ago 4% FoB levy: LCCI expresses concerns over enforcement despite FG’s suspension

Tribune Online 4% FoB levy: LCCI expresses concerns over enforcement despite FG’s suspension •Calls for policy clarity The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed its concerns on the continued enforcement of the 4 percent Free-on-Board  (FoB) levy, by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), despite a formal directive  by  the Honourable Minister of Finance, suspending it. The Customs had cited Section 18(1)(a) of the NCS Act […] 4% FoB levy: LCCI expresses concerns over enforcement despite FG’s suspension Tribune Online

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1 week ago LCCI Accuses Customs Of Defying Federal Government’s Order On 4% FOB Levy

  The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed strong concerns over the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) continued enforcement of the four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) levy, despite a formal suspension directive from the Federal Government. The director-general of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, stated that “the Customs has cited Section 18(1)(a) of the […]

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2 w. ago New cargo clearance, disposal system will enhance operations, Customs tells Northern business community

The leadership of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has charged stakeholders in the import and export business to leverage on read more New cargo clearance, disposal system will enhance operations, Customs tells Northern business community

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2 w. ago Customs Intercept Illicit Drugs Worth N5.1bn From India, Canada At Lagos Airport

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday that it intercepted illicit drugs worth over N5.1 billion imported into the country from India and Canada. The Customs Area Controller, Compt. Michael Awe, disclosed this while showcasing the seized drugs at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos. Speaking at the event, […]

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2 w. ago Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs Worth N5.1bn At Lagos Airport

  The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, announced the interception of illicit drugs worth over N5.1billion imported into the country from India and Canada This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller, Compt. Michael Awe, while showcasing the seized drugs at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos. The Customs […]

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2 w. ago DevEast Ignites Innovation And Youth Empowerment At 2025 Entrepreneurship Week

Enterprise Development Center, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria – 8th September 2025 DevEast hosted the 2025 edition of its Entrepreneurship Week on July 15, 16, and 18 at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), delivering a dynamic three-day event that celebrated innovation, inspired entrepreneurial thinking, and fostered mentorship among students and faculty. The […]

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2 w. ago Customs engages finance ministry on substitutes for suspended 4% FOB charge

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun consultations with the Federal Ministry of Finance on alternative funding sources after the read more Customs engages finance ministry on substitutes for suspended 4% FOB charge

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2 w. ago Customs to automate overtime cargo clearance to reduce corruption, port congestion

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded plans to fully automate its overtime cargo clearance system in Zone A, a move aimed at curbing corruption, reducing port congestion, and ensuring greater transparency in cargo management. Speaking during a sensitisation exercise with stakeholders in Lagos on Monday, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale […] The post Customs to automate overtime cargo clearance to reduce corruption, port congestion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Customs moves to decongest Lagos ports via overtime cargo automation

Tribune Online Customs moves to decongest Lagos ports via overtime cargo automation Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, announced plans to fully automate its overtime cargo clearance system in Customs moves to decongest Lagos ports via overtime cargo automation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Customs Intercepts 20 Containers Of Illicit Drugs Worth N13.5bn In Rivers

Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State, have intercepted 20 containers filled with illicit pharmaceutical products valued at over N13.5 billion in duty paid terms. The outgoing Controller of the Area II Command, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, made the disclosure on Wednesday while displaying the seized consignments before journalists in […] The post Customs Intercepts 20 Containers Of Illicit Drugs Worth N13.5bn In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How Olomu transformed Nigeria’s busiest port, Apapa, within 16 months

Tribune Online How Olomu transformed Nigeria’s busiest port, Apapa, within 16 months In just 16 months, the Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), ACG Babatunde Olomu, transformed the nation’s busiest port, Apapa, into a powerhouse of revenue generation and enforcement, contributing a staggering N3.7trillion into government coffers while tightening security through high-profile seizures, writes TOLA ADENUBI. On Tuesday, 2nd September, […] How Olomu transformed Nigeria’s busiest port, Apapa, within 16 months Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide

Tribune Online Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with read more Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

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