Adeniyi States Rice Importation Via Land Borders Remains Off-Limits

Adeniyi States Rice Importation Via Land Borders Remains Off-Limits

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed that the federal government’s prohibition on rice importation through land borders remains in effect. This statement follows recent updates to fiscal policies regarding food imports, particularly paddy rice…… CONTINUE READING 

During an inspection at the Apapa port in Lagos, NCS Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi clarified that while new fiscal measures now permit duty-free importation of brown rice and paddy rice, the ban on land border imports continues to apply.

Adeniyi stated, “The updated fiscal policies allow for duty-free importation of brown rice and paddy rice, but do not alter the existing ban on land border imports.” He noted that rice imported in smaller quantities through seaports, particularly by those with foreign exchange access, is not subject to the prohibition.

Periodic inspections at the port have shown rice being imported in smaller packages, which are compliant with the new guidelines. The NCS remains dedicated to enforcing the land border ban as part of Nigeria’s strategy to enhance local production and food security.

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