SEME CUSTOMS COMMAND BOSS UNDERTAKES COURTESY VISITS TO ENHANCE STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
In a strategic effort to bolster collaboration and enhance operational efficiency, Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, PhD, the Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, has initiated a series of courtesy visits to key traditional leaders and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. Conducted between 19 and 20 February 2025, these visits underscore the Command’s steadfast commitment […]
Understanding the Various Charges Levied on Importers in Nigeria
Importing goods into Nigeria involves navigating a complex system of charges, levies, and regulatory fees imposed by various government agencies and private entities. These charges significantly impact the cost of doing business and must be factored into pricing and logistics planning. Understanding these charges can help importers avoid unnecessary delays, penalties, and financial losses. In […]
IMPORTERS DESERT NIGERIAN SEAPORTS AMID EXCHANGE RATE HIKES, SHIFT OPERATIONS TO COTONOU AND TOGO
Amid the persistent rise in Customs exchange rates and foreign exchange instability in Nigeria, importers are reportedly redirecting their shipments to neighboring ports in Ghana, Togo, and the Benin Republic. This shift is driven by the continuous increase in exchange rates for cargo clearance, as set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Clearing agents […]
WESTERN MARINE COMMAND INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON CANNABIS SATIVA SMUGGLING VIA WATERWAYS
THE WESTERN MARINE COMMAND’S UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO REFINING ITS OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES, PARTICULARLY IN ANTI-SMUGGLING OPERATIONS, CONTINUES TO YIELD RESULTS. THE RELENTLESS VIGILANCE AND HEIGHTENED EFFORTS OF THE COMMAND’S DEDICATED OFFICERS LED TO A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025, AT APPROXIMATELY 2300 HOURS (11 PM) AT SEA. THIS OPERATION RESULTED IN THE LARGEST SINGLE […]