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Abdullahi Maiwada

February 11, 2025

Customs suspend implementation of 4% FOB import charge

Mr Maiwada explained that the suspension period would allow the service to further engage with stakeholders while ensuring proper alignment with the act’s provisions.

Eastern ports
February 10, 2025

Customs’ 4% FOB levy will worsen hardship, increase inflation, experts warn

In separate interviews with journalists on Monday in Ota, Ogun, Messrs Adegbite and Osabuohien said the policy would negatively impact the economy.

Cargoes on the sea
February 9, 2025

NECA demands reversal of new import levy

He described the levy as ill-timed and harmful to businesses and Nigerians.

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA)
January 28, 2025

Customs order 30-day deadline for clearing import consignments

Mr Maiwada said the directive was part of NCS`s new guidelines on dwell time for import and export consignments at port terminals across the nation.

Ports/Customs logo
October 14, 2024

Customs extend verification exercise for private aircraft

He also appreciated stakeholders’ cooperation and understanding during this exercise.

Adewale Adeniyi Comptroller General of Customs
September 5, 2024

Customs raked in N277 billion on import duties in August: Official

The spokesperson said that the service also collected N15.8 billion in excise duties.

Customs officers used to illustrate the story
September 4, 2024

Customs’ boss approves pioneer beneficiaries of authorised economic operators programme

The programme is a trade facilitation concept driven globally by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

NCS’ acting controller general Bashir Adewale[ Credit; Contents101]
August 24, 2024

NCS appoints, redeploys six officers to new management positions

He said the officers were engaged in an acting capacity and redeployed to enhance strategic service delivery. 

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
August 14, 2024

Tariff Removal: FG sets duty rate guidelines for staple foods

The food items included maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas.

farmers