Custom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:31:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Custom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 LCCI Urges Customs to Comply with Suspension of 4% FOB Levy https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-customs-to-comply-with-suspension-of-4-fob-levy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-customs-to-comply-with-suspension-of-4-fob-levy/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:02:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467087 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to fully comply with the Federal Government’s suspension of the controversial 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy. The business group made the appeal following reports that despite the government’s announcement, some importers continue to face bottlenecks and demands [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-customs-to-comply-with-suspension-of-4-fob-levy/feed/ 0 Customs Aims for Two-Hour Cargo Clearance at Tin-Can Island Port https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-aims-for-two-hour-cargo-clearance-at-tin-can-island-port/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-aims-for-two-hour-cargo-clearance-at-tin-can-island-port/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:11:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410270 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set an ambitious goal to cut cargo clearance time at Tin-Can Island Port in Lagos to just two hours, a target that promises to revolutionize the speed and efficiency of customs operations. This initiative, which is part of the full implementation of the B’Odogwu system, is seen as a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-aims-for-two-hour-cargo-clearance-at-tin-can-island-port/feed/ 0 Customs pledges backing for NAHCO’s Export Centre initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-pledges-backing-for-nahcos-export-centre-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-pledges-backing-for-nahcos-export-centre-initiative/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:01:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462147 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally pledged its support to the National Aviation Handling Company’s (NAHCO) emerging Export Centre, revealing plans for a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing clearance times, and positioning Nigeria as a competitive export hub. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between NCS leadership and NAHCO officials, during which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-pledges-backing-for-nahcos-export-centre-initiative/feed/ 0 FAAN and Customs join forces to help Nigeria exit the aviation grey list https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-and-customs-join-forces-to-help-nigeria-exit-the-aviation-grey-list/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-and-customs-join-forces-to-help-nigeria-exit-the-aviation-grey-list/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:24:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462142 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have announced a joint initiative aimed at addressing the deficiencies that have kept Nigeria’s aviation sector on international grey lists, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to regain global confidence and improve aviation safety standards. The collaboration is anchored on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faan-and-customs-join-forces-to-help-nigeria-exit-the-aviation-grey-list/feed/ 0 Nigeria Customs Service hands over 25 containers of confiscated pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-25-containers-of-confiscated-pharmaceuticals-to-nafdac/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-25-containers-of-confiscated-pharmaceuticals-to-nafdac/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:28:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461735 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially handed over 25 containers filled with confiscated pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in what has been described as one of the largest coordinated anti-smuggling operations involving controlled and unregistered drugs in recent years. The handover ceremony took place at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-customs-service-hands-over-25-containers-of-confiscated-pharmaceuticals-to-nafdac/feed/ 0 Custom Officer Shots Man Dead in Katsina https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-officer-shots-man-dead-in-katsina/ https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-officer-shots-man-dead-in-katsina/#respond Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:26:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310152 The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the shooting of a man by operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, said efforts are in top gear to identify the erring officers and bring them to justice. While noting that the Commissioner of Police in the state has called for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-officer-shots-man-dead-in-katsina/feed/ 0 Customs strictly enforces zero duty on imported aircraft, spare parts. https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-strictly-enforces-zero-duty-on-imported-aircraft-spare-parts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-strictly-enforces-zero-duty-on-imported-aircraft-spare-parts/#respond Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:06:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301637 After many deliberations, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has finally begun the implementation of zero surcharges on imported commercial aircraft and spares parts used by local airlines. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), yesterday, confirmed the removal of mandatory seven per cent charges that airlines have erstwhile paid. It was a hard-fought battle that dated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-strictly-enforces-zero-duty-on-imported-aircraft-spare-parts/feed/ 0 Customs prepare to seize private jets over documents verification https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-prepare-to-seize-private-jets-over-documents-verification/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-prepare-to-seize-private-jets-over-documents-verification/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298116 Private jet owners risk having their airplanes impounded by the Nigeria Customs Service if they fail to verify their documents before July 6, 2021 when a month grace period would have expired. The Public Relations Officer of NCS, Joseph Attah, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media briefing to update the public on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-prepare-to-seize-private-jets-over-documents-verification/feed/ 0 Custom Seizes Items Worth N75M in Katsina https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-seizes-items-worth-n75m-in-katsina/ https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-seizes-items-worth-n75m-in-katsina/#respond Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:35:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287016 Officers of the Katsina Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted goods worth N79,757,100. The items seized form part of the achievements recorded from the month of January 8th, 2021 to date. Customs Area Comptroller in the state, Adewale Musa Aremu at a press briefing lamented that the border communities are not helping [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-seizes-items-worth-n75m-in-katsina/feed/ 0 One Killed,7 Injured as Suspected Smugglers Clash With Custom Officers in Ogun https://www.theinfostride.com/one-killed7-injured-as-suspected-smugglers-clash-with-custom-officers-in-ogun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/one-killed7-injured-as-suspected-smugglers-clash-with-custom-officers-in-ogun/#respond Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:26:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=283687 One person has been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries when operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service clashed with suspected smugglers along Sagamu Interchange/Abeokuta expressway in Ogun State. Among those who sustained bullet, injuries are three Customs officers and a soldier. It was gathered that the rice traders who were conveying imported rice to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/one-killed7-injured-as-suspected-smugglers-clash-with-custom-officers-in-ogun/feed/ 0 Custom Officers Kills Suspected Smugglers, Injures Four in Severe Fight https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-officers-kills-suspected-smugglers-injures-four-in-severe-fight/ https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-officers-kills-suspected-smugglers-injures-four-in-severe-fight/#respond Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:49:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279197 The Ogun state police command has confirmed the death of a suspected smuggler during a fight with men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) Ogun state command in Ayetoro town in Ogun state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirming the incident said four persons including an officer of Customs sustained injuries. She said [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/custom-officers-kills-suspected-smugglers-injures-four-in-severe-fight/feed/ 0 4 Dead in Hoodlums Attempted Invasion into NCSSC https://www.theinfostride.com/4-dead-in-hoodlum-attempted-invasion-into-ncssc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/4-dead-in-hoodlum-attempted-invasion-into-ncssc/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:08:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=272968 Four hoodlums among many others who were attempting to break into the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, to loot were allegedly shot dead by Customs officers. The Infostride gathered that the hoodlums attempted to scale the fence of the college, but were stopped by armed officers. A resident of the area said the [...]

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]]> Desmond Elliot Shares Custom eCard To Thank Fans https://www.theinfostride.com/desmond-elliot-shares-custom-ecard-to-thank-fans/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 22:45:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=66288 Popular Nollywood actor, director and filmmaker, Desmond Olusola Elliot recently sent out his season’s greetings as he posted a customised eCard on social media. The actor-cum-politician expressed his deep gratitude to his fans and supporters, and is pictured on the card with the 2 winners that emerged recently from a modelling competition he put in place hosted.

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]]> Wiltshire-based Contract Electronics Manufacturer, eXception EMS supports growth with new sales appointment for UK https://www.theinfostride.com/wiltshire-based-contract-electronics-manufacturer-exception-ems-supports-growth-with-new-sales-appointment-for-uk/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:11:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/wiltshire-based-contract-electronics-manufacturer-exception-ems-supports-growth-with-new-sales-appointment-for-uk/ With future plans to further extend sales and design during 2014 Calne, Wiltshire, UK – 10 June, 2014 – eXception EMS, a leading UK based electronics manufacturing solutions provider is expanding its UK sales team immediately with the appointment of Hugh Haughton as Sector Director looking after the UK market. Haughton’s appointment supports a year [...]

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]]> Customs Reforms Will Make Security In Nigeria More Effective — GEJ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-reforms-will-make-security-in-nigeria-more-effective-gej/ Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:58:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=22243 President Goodluck Jonathan said Tuesday in Abuja that in addition to enhancing regional and continental trade, ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Customs Service will also boost security in the country by helping to curtail the influx of illegal small arms and light weapons. . Speaking at an audience with the visiting Secretary General of the [...]

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]]> FG Search For New Customs Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-search-for-new-customs-boss/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:09:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=19724 IN efforts to sustain the ongoing reforms in Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, the Federal Government has turned down the application for extension of service by the current head of the agency, Abdullahi Dikko. . It was gathered that the Comptroller General, CG, of Customs had been making frantic efforts to keep his job, but the [...]

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