August 4, 2025

Contraband

Business Economy

Nigeria Customs Service Rakes in ₦1.75 Trillion in Q1 2025, Seizes Contraband Valued at ₦7.7 Billion

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant revenue boost, announcing a total collection of ₦1.75 trillion for the first quarter of 2025. This figure surpasses the quarterly target of ₦1.645 trillion by over ₦106 billion, representing a 106.47% performance rate. Compared to the ₦1.35 trillion collected in Q1 2024, this marks an impressive

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General World

Saudi Arabia Seizes Over 1,314 Cases of Smuggled Contraband in One Week

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority has announced the interception of 1,314 cases of contraband smuggling across its land, sea, and air ports within just one week. In a statement released over the weekend, the Authority disclosed that the seizures were made following intensified inspection and intelligence-driven operations aimed at curbing the illegal movement

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Business Economy General

Customs Rakes in ₦190bn, Seizes ₦10.2bn Contraband in 3 Months

The Nigerian Customs Service, Area 2 Command, based in Onne, Rivers State, reported a revenue generation of over ₦190 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The command also announced the interception of 20 containers containing illegal goods, with an estimated value of ₦10.2 billion. The revelation was made by Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, the Customs

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