Prior to the closure in August 2019, daily duty collections hovered between N4 billion and N5 billon, said the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in Lagos on Tuesday.
Prior to the closure in August 2019, daily duty collections hovered between N4 billion and N5 billon, said the Nigerian Customs Service in Lagos on Tuesday.
The forum was organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry , and the support of Center for International Private Enterprise in Lagos. Ali also stated that before the border closure, NCS had engaged the customs of neighboring countries severally, drawing their attention to the need to comply with ECOWAS protocols on transit of goods and persons.
The President of LCCI, Mrs Toki Mabogunje, said the border closure has had positive and negative implications for the economy. She said the policy had also led to unplanned losses for manufacturers, especially those who export their products by road. Meanwhile, the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service , Mr Muhammad Babandede, has said that only President Muhammadu Buhari could determine when the borders would reopen.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Customs seeks business community’s support on border closure – Daily TrustThe Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), on Tuesday, extended his appeal to stakeholders in the business community on the border closure policy, saying the policy measure is aimed at stimulating economic growth and improved security. Ali, who made the appeal in a keynote address with the topic: “Impact …
Read more »
Buhari to decide border reopening –NIS CG
Read more »
Customs seeks business community’s support on border closure – Daily TrustThe Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), on Tuesday, extended his appeal to stakeholders in the business community on the border closure policy, saying the policy measure is aimed at stimulating economic growth and improved security. Ali, who made the appeal in a keynote address with the topic: “Impact …
Read more »
FG to release N6b for Bauchi 2500 housing units project - Daily Post NigeriaThe Bauchi State Commissioner for Environment and Housing, Honourable Hamisu Muazu Shira says the federal government will soon release funds to the state
Read more »
Nigeria Customs: Court orders arrest of ex-Comptroller General Dikko - Daily Post NigeriaThe Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the arrest of Abdullahi Dikko, former Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The
Read more »
Court orders arrest of ex-Customs boss, Dikko - The Nation NigeriaA Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)...
Read more »