Tag: Customs

TCIPC Customs Reassures Zero Tolerance for Corruption

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TCIPC Customs Reassures Zero Tolerance for Corruption The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island Port Command (TCIPC), has reiterated its unwavering commitment to integrity and professionalism at a one day lecture organised by the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the NCS, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Lagos Office, ICPC Lagos. The lecture which held on Friday, 11 April 2025, was attended by Deputy Controllers (DC’s), Assistant Controllers (AC’s), and heads of key units including, Valuation, Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU), Post Clearance…

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Reps Customs Move to Boost 2024 Revenue Target to N6 Trillion: Unveiling Strategic Measures for Fiscal Success

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The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has decided to revise the revenue target for 2024, elevating it from the initial N5 trillion proposed by the NCS to a new goal of N6 trillion. During a session in Abuja on Monday, Rep. Abubakar Bitchi, the committee’s chairman, urged Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of NCS, to contemplate an increase in the targeted revenue. Bitchi expressed the committee’s satisfaction if the NCS could aim for N6 trillion in revenue for the fiscal…

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House of Representatives Vows to Transform Trade Policies and Customs Procedures

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In a commitment to bolster trade facilitation policies, modernize customs procedures, and create a favorable environment for economic growth, the House of Representatives, through the Chairman of the Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, conveyed its determination during the inaugural meeting of the Standing Committee. Hon. Abejide emphasized the committee’s dedication to ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), a pivotal institution responsible for safeguarding the nation’s borders and contributing significantly to economic revenue. Highlighting the achievements of the 9th Assembly, Hon. Abejide…

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Customs Chief Seeks Enhanced Partnership with Nigerian Army to Tackle Border Security Threats

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The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed a keen interest in strengthening cooperation between the NCS and the Nigerian Army in addressing trans-border security threats. CG Adeniyi made this request during a courtesy visit with the management team of Customs to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, in Abuja on Monday. Adeniyi highlighted the longstanding amicable relationship between the NCS and the army, particularly in areas such as training and the distribution of relief materials. However, given the current security…

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