OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...
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CUSTOMS CALLS FOR IMPROVED REGULATORY COMPLIANCE TO DRIVE EXCISE TRADE IN NIGERIA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Customs Calls for Improved Regulatory Compliance to Drive Excise Trade in Nigeria


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 31 October 2024, at the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Regulatory Affairs Workshop (RAW) held in Lagos, called for improved regulatory compliance to boost excise trade in Nigeria.


In a statement signed on 6 November 2024 by Juliana Tomo, Public Relations Officer of the Lagos Industrial Area Command, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented at the event by the Customs Area Controller of the Lagos Industrial Command, Comptroller Rebecca Chokor, expressed the Service’s commitment to educating traders on excise regulations, procedures, and their responsibilities to the NCS. 


She stated, “This capacity-building initiative aims to support legitimate traders, enhance efficiency, and promote transparency to facilitate trade and ensure revenue collection for the nation.”


Comptroller Chokor encouraged NBC to adhere to established regulations, emphasising that compliance validates business operations. She noted that the NCS is working towards creating a more efficient and transparent system that benefits both the government and the manufacturing sector.


Representatives from the NCS made presentations on modern trade facilitation tools, focusing on enhancing regulatory compliance at NBC. Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Lauretta Utubor delivered a lecture on the Advance Ruling System (ARS), while CSC Nnenna Awa presented data analytics related to Authorized Economic Operators (AEO).


The NBC and other RAW organisers expressed satisfaction with the collaborative efforts and the insights shared by the NCS, highlighting the potential for innovation in NBC's operations. NBC representatives affirmed that regulatory compliance remains central to the company's operations, emphasising their commitment to integrity and the sustainability of their global brand.

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