Stakeholders Laud Customs CG For Suspending 4% FOB Charge As Journalists Rally Support For Him

By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has been lauded for convincing the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) value on imports into the country. Speaking at the ceremony for the presentation of “Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year Award 2024” to the…

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Shittu Leads Maritime Stakeholders To Journalists’ Award Dinner For Customs CG

By Sylvanus OBASI A former National President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chairman of Skelas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, will lead maritime industry stakeholders as the Chairman to  the much-anticipated award dinner being organised by Nigerian Maritime Journalists to honour the excellent performance of the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir…

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Customs Suspends Implementation Of 4% FOB Charge To Enable Wider Stakeholders Consultation

By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced temporary suspension of the implementation of 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) value on imports as provided in Section 18(1)(a) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCSA) 2023. In a press statement made available to Platform Reporters on Tuesday, customs hinted that the temporary suspension is as a result of an…

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Compt Onyeka Sensitizes Stakeholders On B’Odogwu, Rakes N116b Revenue In January

By Sylvanus OBASI In his continuous effort and  renewed drive to bring stakeholders up to speed on some of the emerging policies of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Customs Area Controller Tincan Island Port Command Comptroller Frank Onyeka has successfully engaged a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including importers, Customs brokers, shipping agents, and other key…

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Maritime Journalists Set To Honour Customs CG With Iconic Award Tomorrow

By Sylvanus OBASI The much awaited award dinner being organised by Nigerian Maritime Journalists to honour the excellent performance of the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, comes up on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The epoch-making event, which is the first of its kind in the Nigerian maritime industry, will hold at…

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NCS Applauds Stakeholders Contributions In New Customs Act

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it proudly recognise the invaluable contributions of stakeholders in shaping and actualising the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023. According to customs, this landmark legislation, which replaces the long-standing Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA) and other related laws is a product of extensive consultations, constructive dialogue, and collaborative efforts with key industry players,…

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