NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE COMMENCES ENFORCEMENT OF PENALTIES AGAINST DESIGNATED BANKS FOR DELAYED REMITTANCE OF CUSTOMS REVENUE‎

The Nigeria Customs Service NCS has stated that it will penalize designated banks which delays remittance of customs revenues collected by the at the stipulated time.

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‎It stated that the banks shall be liable to penalty interest calculated at three percent (3%) above the prevailing Nigerian Interbank Offered Rate (NIBOR) for the duration of the delay.

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‎This was disclosed in a statement issued on behalf of the Comptroller General of the NCS CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi mfr phd, by the National Public Relations Officer NPRO of the Service, Deputy Comptroller DC Abdullahi Maiwada PhD, mnipr.

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‎The statement reads in full, "The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has noted instances of delayed remittance of Customs revenue by some designated banks following reconciliation of collections processed through the B’odogwu platform. Such delays constitute a breach of remittance obligations and negatively impact the efficiency, transparency and integrity of government revenue administration.

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‎In line with the provisions of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) executed between the Nigeria Customs Service and Designated Banks, the Service hereby notifies stakeholders of the commencement of enforcement actions against banks found to be in default of agreed remittance timelines.

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‎Accordingly, any Designated Bank that fails to remit collected Customs revenue within the prescribed period shall be liable to penalty interest calculated at three percent (3%) above the prevailing Nigerian Interbank Offered Rate (NIBOR) for the duration of the delay. Affected banks will receive formal notifications indicating the delayed amount, applicable penalty, and the timeline for settlement.

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‎The Service further notes that persistent or repeated non-compliance with the terms of the SLA may attract additional sanctions, including regulatory and administrative measures, as provided under the Agreement and relevant laws guiding Customs revenue collection.

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‎The NCS reiterates that prompt, accurate, and complete remittance of Customs revenue is a fundamental obligation of Designated Banks. Any payment of collected revenue into unauthorised accounts, whether deliberate or erroneous, will be treated as a serious violation and addressed in accordance with the SLA and applicable legal frameworks.

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‎Designated Banks are therefore advised to strengthen internal controls, ensure strict adherence to remittance timelines, and comply fully with the provisions of the SLA. The Service remains committed to enforcing accountability, safeguarding government revenue, and promoting a transparent and predictable financial system in support of national economic development".

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