Customs
Nigerians in for hard times as CBN raises import tariffs at ports.

The difference in the exchange rate has already been effected on the customs systems by its IT service providers, Web Fontaine
Freight forwarders have condemned the development which they described as insensitive by the government, giving the current economic hardship in the country, saying this will further increase the prices of goods in markets.
“The cargoes that are already en route Nigeria would also be affected, the jobs that we want to clear this morning(yesterday) were affected”
“When you go back to the importer and request for money, they will tell you there is no notification of increase from customs, so the freight forwarders are the ones who would bear the additional cost,” the source said.
He noted that freight forwarding professionals need to be warned earlier whenever such increases are coming up so that they can be able to advise their importers on what is obtainable.
“So many of them (importers) are stubborn, some would agree and some would disagree”
“The customs are working for the Federal Government, so they should have a circular to this effect to inform us earlier so that we can make predictions.
This was the same way they increased it last year without any notification”
“Already, goods are expensive in the market, this would further add to the inflation in the Nigerian market”
“Coupled with the insecurity in-country, major stakeholders are no longer shipping cargoes into Nigeria, the little that have come in are now being hoarded” the agitated customs broker lamented.
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“I, however, know that the increment is backed by the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. The increment is in the Act. That is where they brought it from” Emenike declared.
“The increment started today. NECOM will be meeting very soon to take a stance on the new development.”, the ANLCA high Chief stated.
“All the freight forwarding associations would have to come together on this matter” Oduntan thundered .
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– eyes less than 48- hour cargo clearance time at port.

“The partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Trade Modernization Project Limited has been instrumental in driving this initiative forward.
She praised the efforts, commitment and resilience Comptroller-General of Customs , Adewale Adeniyi and DCG Adeola for the modest success the new concept has so far recorded.
Dr Ajijola emphasized that B’Odogwu; the newly introduced unified customs system, represents “strength and resilience” and is a homegrown solution that positions Nigeria as a leader in trade facilitation.
“Our goal is not just to modernize customs operations in Nigeria but to create a model that will be adopted across Africa and beyond,” she added
She disclosed that stakeholders are the core components of the project which, if well harnessed, would drive the success of the concept.
” That is why our management at the Trade Modernisation Project Limited emphasized the importance of stakeholders in this new concept and we believe that if we can achieve 80 per
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