The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, reported generating N302 billion in revenue during October. This figure represents a significant increase from the previous month, marking a positive trend in customs collections for the port authority.
According to an official statement, the October revenue of N302 billion is an increase of N20 billion compared to the N282 billion collected in September. The data highlights a month-over-month growth in the financial performance of the Apapa Area Command.
Apapa, located in Lagos, is one of Nigeria’s primary entry points for goods and a critical hub for the country’s import and export activities. The Nigeria Customs Service is responsible for enforcing trade laws and collecting duties and taxes on goods entering and leaving the country.
The reported figures underscore the vital role that port operations play in the nation's fiscal revenue. While the source does not provide a detailed breakdown of the specific commodities or trade volumes contributing to this month's total, the aggregate amount reflects the scale of commercial activity passing through the Apapa terminal.
These results are part of the broader efforts by the NCS to optimize revenue generation and ensure compliance with trade regulations at Nigeria’s major ports.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>