WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a 30-day grace period for importers and agents to process and clear overtime containers and vehicles currently held at various commands, in line with provisions of the NCS Act 2023 as it will proceed to auction these items upon expiration of the grace period. In a public notice posted on its website, the Service advised importers and agents to clear their goods within the stipulated timeframe to avoid forfeiture to the Federal Government of Nigeria. This directive, accompanied by a Motion of Ex-parte with Suit No: FHC/L/MISC/680/2024 dated October 15, 2024, has been published to inform the public. The statement reads, “Accordingly, Importers/Agents of the overtime goods are given 30 days grace period from the date of this publication to process and clear their goods or forfeit same to the Federal Government of Nigeria.” “Please note that, in accordance with NCS Act 2023, Nigeria Customs Service will commence the auction of all uncleared overtime goods immediately after the expiration of the grace period.” The Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) recent directive stems from ongoing challenges with the accumulation of overtime goods—containers and vehicles left uncleared for extended periods at ports and border commands.
Nigeria Customs to auction off overtime vehicles, containers after expiration of 30day ‘grace’ period
