Tag: Customs
Rice Buyers’ Deaths at Lagos office Not Caused by Customs – Spokesperson
The Nigeria Customs Service has lamented the tragic stampede that occurred at its office in Yaba, Lagos, resulting in the loss of seven lives during the sale of 25kg of rice to Lagos residents. According to reports, the stampede occurred as a large crowd gathered at the venue for the sale of confiscated rice at…
Palliative: Customs Begins Food Distribution, Sells 25kg of Rice for N10,000
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated the sale of confiscated bags of rice to the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25kg. Speaking to reporters in Lagos, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of the NCS, revealed that the sale process for these food items has been streamlined. Applicants are required to submit…
Stakeholders Slam Customs, CBN Over 48% Hike in Import Duty, Say It is Detrimental to the Masses
Stakeholders from both the maritime and organized private sectors have strongly criticized the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for significantly raising import duties, arguing that such a move is harmful to the general populace. According to a report by SHIPS & PORTS published on Saturday, the NCS and CBN…