The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has confirmed that the Federal Government has suspended duties and taxes on imported essential food items.
Details of the affected “essential food items” have however not been obtained by The Nigerian Economy as at the time of filing in this report.
Adeniyi in a public address on Monday night, also disclosed that the NCS had streamlined export processes to facilitate the efficient movement of Nigerian goods to international markets.
He said this initiative included the introduction of advanced ruling systems, authorised economic operators, and a time- release study (TRS) designed to enhance trade, stimulate the economy, and create new opportunities for Nigerians in international trade.