Customs to Implement 24-Hour Operations to Enhance Trade

June 15, 2024

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Customs to Implement 24-Hour Operations to Enhance Trade.

Customs to Implement 24-Hour Operations to Boost Trade

Key Points:

24-Hour Seaport Operations:
- The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) plans to initiate 24-hour operations at seaports to eliminate barriers hindering export and import activities.
Reduced Delays and Costs:
- Round-the-clock operations aim to eliminate delays and additional costs due to non-clearing of cargo on weekends and public holidays.
Shift-Based Customs Officers:
- Customs officers will work in shifts to support continuous operations, ensuring timely cargo clearance and delivery.
Collaboration and Improvements:
- The NCS will collaborate with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to enhance port lighting and security, and procure new scanners to expedite cargo examination.
Infrastructure and Policy Enhancements:
- There are plans to rehabilitate and expand Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports and develop a dynamic national policy framework for the Marine and Blue Economy by the end of 2024.
Focus on Trade Facilitation:
- Initiatives like the National Single Window and Port Community System will automate port processes, improving Nigeria’s ease of doing business and fostering a conducive environment for trade and investment.

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