Nigeria Customs Denies Smuggling Claims
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Nigeria Customs Service refutes allegations of increased smuggling and revenue leakage. The service states these claims misrepresent its operations and attributes smuggling to various factors.
Customs dismiss smuggling, revenue leakage allegations
The Nigeria Customs Service has strongly refuted allegations of heightened smuggling, revenue loss, and internal impropriety, labeling them as a misrepresentation of its enforcement and administrative functions. Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer, issued a statement on Thursday addressing an investigative report published by an online medium on August 7, 20…
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Customs dismiss smuggling, revenue leakage allegations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strongly denied allegations of heightened smuggling, revenue leakage, improper recruitment, and manipulation of succession within the organization. The service de…
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