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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Customs has issued a resolution to apply a 50% rate on products from Colombia starting March 1

Ecuador's National Customs Service has announced a new 50% security rate on imports from Colombia effective March 1, 2026, increasing from the previous 30%.

Feb 28 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs Zone D seizes smuggled 15,300 litres of petrol, car, pangolins

The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted smuggled goods, including petrol, a vehicle, and endangered pangolins, with a total duty-paid value of over N52.6 million.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs

Democratic lawmakers in several states are proposing bills to prevent new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees from obtaining civil service jobs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

โ€˜Bโ€™Ododgwu platform doesnโ€™t alter exchange ratesโ€™

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that its Bโ€™Odogwu platform does not alter exchange rates for cargo clearance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Whistleblower: US immigration service agents' training is inappropriate

Ryan Schwank, a former law instructor at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Academy, resigned after claiming he was instructed to train recruits to violate the Constitution.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Customs Vows to Surpass N9trn Target With Automation

The Nigeria Customs Service is aiming to exceed its revenue target of N9 trillion through the automation of licenses and permits.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Hundreds of customers are waiting for products ordered from a clothing company โ€“ This is how the CEO responds

Last Butterfly, a youth-favored clothing company, has left hundreds of customers waiting for their orders, which the CEO claims are currently stuck in UK customs.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs hand over seized fuel to NMDPRA

Nigeria's Customs Service transferred 1,650 jerrycans of seized petrol worth N40.7m to the petroleum regulatory authority for investigation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NCS rejects claims of forex rate manipulation

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that it does not control or manipulate foreign exchange rates for import and export purposes and that rates used are based on the Central Bank of Nigeria's official figures.

Feb 17 โ€ข 02:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs deny fixing forex, say CBN sets rates for imports

The Nigeria Customs Service clarified that it does not set foreign exchange rates for imports, emphasizing that the Central Bank of Nigeria determines these rates.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Monitoring the Reforms of the Tax and Customs Police Accompanied by Litigation Over Disciplinary Punishments

The ongoing reform in Latvia's State Revenue Service has been laborious, marked by significant challenges and associated legal battles.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Courier companies will be able to obtain Authorized Economic Operator certification

The National Customs Service of Ecuador has begun the certification process for courier companies to become Authorized Economic Operators (OEA) as part of enhancing foreign trade operations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: LFZ Secures Nigeria Customs Approval for 'Green Channel' With Lekki Deep Sea Port

The Nigeria Customs Service has approved the activation of a Green Channel for the Lagos Free Zone, facilitating direct cargo movement from Lekki Deep Sea Port.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NIMC expands NIN enrolment to wards

The Nigeria Customs Service has pledged to eliminate non-tariff barriers to support the onion sector valued at N1.17 trillion during a visit by stakeholders.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs move to unlock N1.17tn onion exports

The Nigeria Customs Service is working to eliminate non-tariff barriers to boost onion exports, which are valued at N1.17 trillion.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs train senior officers to strengthen service delivery

The Nigeria Customs Service has initiated a strategic training course for senior officers to enhance leadership skills and improve service delivery amid evolving challenges.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The questioned anti-immigrant service of the U.S. will be in charge of security during the World Cup: fears of arrests and deportations of fans

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a crucial role in ensuring security during the upcoming World Cup, raising concerns about potential arrests and deportations of fans.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Kebbi Government Signs Deal With NCS for Niger-Benin Transit Corridor

Kebbi State has signed a partnership deal with the Nigeria Customs Service to enhance trade and commerce by facilitating a transit corridor for goods to Niger Republic via Benin Republic.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

CNS Spikers, Nigeria Customs win volleyball Super Cup

CNS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service claimed victory in the 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation Super Cup held in Abuja.

Feb 9 โ€ข 01:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs reopen Kebbi border to boost trade

The Nigeria Customs Service has reopened the Tsamiya Border Corridor in Kebbi State to enhance trade and secure border governance.

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs Tincan command hand over expired drugs to NAFDAC

The Nigeria Customs Service at Tincan Island handed over three containers of expired drugs to NAFDAC, emphasizing their commitment to public health and a tougher crackdown on illicit pharmaceuticals.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs pledges faster, safer routes for Niger cargo

The Nigeria Customs Service has committed to enhancing regional trade and security cooperation with Niger through safer transit for cargo following a bilateral meeting.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nestlรฉ strengthens supply chain with AEO certification

Nestlรฉ Nigeria Plc has received the highest level of Authorised Economic Operator certification from the Nigeria Customs Service, confirming compliance with trade regulations and supply chain security standards.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

30% Tax on Imports from Colombia Only Paid Online at SRI

From February 1, 2026, goods imported from Colombia will incur a 30% customs control fee to be paid exclusively online through the Internal Revenue Service of Ecuador (SRI).

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PTML Customs post N44bn January revenue

The Nigeria Customs Service reported a revenue of N44.06 billion in January 2026, showing an 8.8% increase from the previous year.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Customs seize N3.3bn contraband, arrest eight suspects

The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested eight suspects in connection with the seizure of contraband valued at N3.3 billion during a recent operation in Ikeja.

Feb 4 โ€ข 00:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Life & Tech

Marta Nawrocka will receive the thirteenth pension. It has been calculated how much it may amount to

After 18 years in the Customs and Tax Administration Service, Marta Nawrocka retired, taking a break during her husband's election campaign and officially retiring after he won.

Jan 2 โ€ข 11:58 UTC

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