MeanChris:
Nigeria Custom service

Please oga, my 40k

Are you joking or serious
Nigerian customs is working effectively?
Those criminals with heavy potbelly, looking for bribe at every given opportunity

Mcowubaba:
Few of my buddies just saw this post, the said they will add another 20K,
So people, it's now 40K

"Which will be transferred immediately through western union to your bank account"

Name any sector controlled by Nigerian Government that's working up to standard?

Mcowubaba:


Are joking or serious
Nigerian customs is working effectively?
Those criminals with heavy potbelly, looking for bribe at every given opportunity

EVarn:
Well, I believe the Central Bank of Nigeria, is one government agency that is being very well managed and that delivers top notch.

It is evident in the fact that Nigeria has the best banking industry in Africa.

You're woefully ignorant no offense!!

Hope you know that the CBN and Ministry of Finance are in charge of our fiscal and monetary policy, two very strategic indices for our Economic development

I wonder how Nigeria has a high inflation rate, and is even in recession if these agencies are working well

Secondly, hope you are aware that CBN is meant to regulate the banking sector of the country, now ask yourself are the banks working up to standard

Their ATM machines that are either not working, or swallows up your atm card

Thridly, are you aware that CBN is meant to control price stability in the country

Nigeria that egg will be 30 naira today, Tommorow it's 60 naira

MeanChris:


Bros, that they have pot bellies or are criminals doesn't mean they are not functioning.. Please, be a man and be of your word.
Meanwhile below are the functions of the Ng custom service:

Core Functions

Collection of Revenue i.e. Import and Excise Duties and Accounting for same.
Prevention and suppression of smuggling.

Other Functions

Implementation of Government Fiscal Measures

Generation of statistical data for planning purpose

Trade Facilitation

Implementation of bilateral and multilateral
agreements entered into by government

Collection of levies and charges

Collaborative functions with government Agencies including CBN, Police, NDLEA, SON, NAFDAC, FIRS, etc.

The Service also supports the combating of:

Illegal commercial activities and trade in illicit goods, e.g. import of fake and sub-standard goods

Infraction on Intellectual Property Rights

Illegal international trade in endangered species

Illegal trade in arms and ammunition

Money laundering

Traffic of illicit drugs

Illegal trade in cultural Artifacts.

Importation of pornographic materials

Importation of toxic and hazardous substances


Please go through and tell me where they are not doing their work??

Mcowubaba:


They are not working up to standard

Of all their duties you listed, which one have there been significant reduction in?
No more money laundry?
Illict drugs business? The tramadol addicted victims will disagree with you, or the thousands of weed smokers

Alaba market and many other markets are filled with substandard and fake imported goods

Pornograpghic cds are still sold publicly in markets, including pirated dvds.

I'm a man of my words, name an agency that's working, and get 40k.
Customs is way below standard

gaby:


Lol okay oo..let's do this..

The present government has redefined the political sector of this country in my opinion and it is working very well for them...not me ooo

You'd agree that they have successfully obliterated the PDP from this sector and are almost successfully sending them into the oblivious extinction of political annihilation. They've rendered PDP headless and leaderless.

The final nail to be hammered on the PDP coffin is still presently being moulded at the iron smelter and by then, the present presidential aspirants under the umbrella will turn on themselves.

Thank you sir..

bighorlus:


You should be a comedian sir. Lol

Mcowubaba:


You're woefully ignorant no offense!!

Hope you know that the CBN and Ministry of Finance are in charge of our fiscal and monetary policy, two very strategic indices for our Economic development

I wonder how Nigeria has a high inflation rate, and is even in recession if these agencies are working well

Secondly, hope you are aware that CBN is meant to regulate the banking sector of the country, now ask yourself are the banks working up to standard

Their ATM machines that are either not working, or swallows up your atm card

Thridly, are you aware that CBN is meant to control price stability in the country

Nigeria that egg will be 30 naira today, Tommorow it's 60 naira

Mcowubaba:
Few of my buddies just saw this post, the said they will add another 20K,
So people, it's now 40K

"Which will be transferred immediately through western union to your bank account"

Name any sector controlled by Nigerian Government that's working up to standard?

MeanChris:



Money Laundry..
Refering to the functions I mentioned.., "The service also supports the combating of money laundry.

To even say at least.. I know of cases where the custom service apprehended people moving physical cash through airports and also smuggled goods

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.informationng.com/2017/04/custom-officers-discovers-1-3-million-dollars-luggage-airport.html/amp

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/punchng.com/man-fails-declare-310000-airport-forfeits-cash-2/amp/

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/theeagleonline.com.ng/amp/customs-discovers-18-suspected-smuggled-exotic-vehicles-in-car-mart

The war against money laundering is on everywhere in the world, it hasn't been defeated anywhere, so in this regard, customs is doing their work.

Illicit Drug Business
The same argument for the laundering can also go for this one. Also, mentioning tramadol isn't helpful against the customs case because tramadol isn't just imported. I can tell you that 60% of the tramadol in this country right now are produced in the country. Codeine also..
Besides its the duty of the NDLEA to combat drug related crimes. Even in the US, anything dealing with drug is handled by DEA, the customs is just there to help


For fake imported goods, 80% of them are produced in the country. Onitsha and Aba saw to that.

"The customs also supports, remember.

For pornographic materials.. ha, when you can download and copy it to the Cds, is custom suppose to block the internet too or you think they import pornographic cds??

Bros for Customs Core function which is
1. Collection of revenue
2. Prevention and suppression of smuggling
I think they are doing quite well


My 40k

MeanChris:



Money Laundry..
Refering to the functions I mentioned.., "The service also supports the combating of money laundry.

To even say at least.. I know of cases where the custom service apprehended people moving physical cash through airports and also smuggled goods

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.informationng.com/2017/04/custom-officers-discovers-1-3-million-dollars-luggage-airport.html/amp

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/punchng.com/man-fails-declare-310000-airport-forfeits-cash-2/amp/

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/theeagleonline.com.ng/amp/customs-discovers-18-suspected-smuggled-exotic-vehicles-in-car-mart

The war against money laundering is on everywhere in the world, it hasn't been defeated anywhere, so in this regard, customs is doing their work.

Illicit Drug Business
The same argument for the laundering can also go for this one. Also, mentioning tramadol isn't helpful against the customs case because tramadol isn't just imported. I can tell you that 60% of the tramadol in this country right now are produced in the country. Codeine also..
Besides its the duty of the NDLEA to combat drug related crimes. Even in the US, anything dealing with drug is handled by DEA, the customs is just there to help


For fake imported goods, 80% of them are produced in the country. Onitsha and Aba saw to that.

"The customs also supports, remember.

For pornographic materials.. ha, when you can download and copy it to the Cds, is custom suppose to block the internet too or you think they import pornographic cds??

Bros for Customs Core function which is
1. Collection of revenue
2. Prevention and suppression of smuggling
I think they are doing quite well


My 40k

MaziOmenuko:


I will name two; only if you are unbiased and will listen to reason:

1. Fedeal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

2. Standard Organziation of Nigeria (SON).

If you are interested, I can elaborate further.

I have deal with FIRS
Elaborate further on the standard organization of Nigeria, hahaha

You realise they are in charge of ensuring quality and standard product in the country

Very wrong agency to choose for your debate

The massive deterioration of products round the country will strongly disagree with you

But, let's hear your thoughts?

MeanChris:


Bros, that they have pot bellies or are criminals doesn't mean they are not functioning.. Please, be a man and be of your word.
Meanwhile below are the functions of the Ng custom service:

Core Functions

Collection of Revenue i.e. Import and Excise Duties and Accounting for same.
Prevention and suppression of smuggling.

Other Functions

Implementation of Government Fiscal Measures

Generation of statistical data for planning purpose

Trade Facilitation

Implementation of bilateral and multilateral
agreements entered into by government

Collection of levies and charges

Collaborative functions with government Agencies including CBN, Police, NDLEA, SON, NAFDAC, FIRS, etc.

The Service also supports the combating of:

Illegal commercial activities and trade in illicit goods, e.g. import of fake and sub-standard goods

Infraction on Intellectual Property Rights

Illegal international trade in endangered species

Illegal trade in arms and ammunition

Money laundering

Traffic of illicit drugs

Illegal trade in cultural Artifacts.

Importation of pornographic materials

Importation of toxic and hazardous substances


Please go through and tell me where they are not doing their work??

gaby:


Lol...

No mind op wey be sponsor, judge and juror...e just wan use us shine...

MeanChris:



Money Laundry..
Refering to the functions I mentioned.., "The service also supports the combating of money laundry.

To even say at least.. I know of cases where the custom service apprehended people moving physical cash through airports and also smuggled goods

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.informationng.com/2017/04/custom-officers-discovers-1-3-million-dollars-luggage-airport.html/amp

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/punchng.com/man-fails-declare-310000-airport-forfeits-cash-2/amp/

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/theeagleonline.com.ng/amp/customs-discovers-18-suspected-smuggled-exotic-vehicles-in-car-mart

The war against money laundering is on everywhere in the world, it hasn't been defeated anywhere, so in this regard, customs is doing their work.

Illicit Drug Business
The same argument for the laundering can also go for this one. Also, mentioning tramadol isn't helpful against the customs case because tramadol isn't just imported. I can tell you that 60% of the tramadol in this country right now are produced in the country. Codeine also..
Besides its the duty of the NDLEA to combat drug related crimes. Even in the US, anything dealing with drug is handled by DEA, the customs is just there to help


For fake imported goods, 80% of them are produced in the country. Onitsha and Aba saw to that.

"The customs also supports, remember.

For pornographic materials.. ha, when you can download and copy it to the Cds, is custom suppose to block the internet too or you think they import pornographic cds??

Bros for Customs Core function which is
1. Collection of revenue
2. Prevention and suppression of smuggling
I think they are doing quite well


My 40k

Mcowubaba:


I no wan use anybody shine
I am not here to boast on how 40k maybe nothing to me or how much I may have in my account

Rather I want people to see the decay in the Nigerian government, I have been on nairaland for nearly 5 years, and I'm an active member, many people know me outside this platform, I have connected with people and meet up with them.

I am not posting this for attention, you don't know me, or my personality, so stfu

bighorlus:


Sir the custom service I believe isn't fuctioning its just another government agency people are using to enrich their pockets without fail.
My reason is simple.
I live on the Badagary axis and I can tell you that the customs conieve with smugglers to smuggle contrabands through our boarders and routes. These smugglers book tickets from the offices of the customs and collect tally numbers which they use to clear the roads for their drivers.
The money the customs make for themselves if truly it was a functioning agency would have transformed to massive seizures or auctioned wares.
Forget all the drama and occasional demonstrations on national TV when they seize goods of some greedy people who didn't settle.
The major bulk of smuggling is done between 12am and 5am shamelessly with approval of the so called customs.

I often tell people that as long as all these vehicles used to smuggle goods can drive during the daytime and pass by police check points and custom checkpoints without seizures and arrests, then we are not yet serious about combating smuggling. Because once you see a vehicle like that we all know what they are being used for so why allow the vehicle go without an arrest.?

I did not even have the strength to even engage him in any arguments, how will someone say Nigerian customs is functioning well, then expects 40k price, lol
Nigerian customs of all the agencies

MeanChris:



Money Laundry..
Refering to the functions I mentioned.., "The service also supports the combating of money laundry.

To even say at least.. I know of cases where the custom service apprehended people moving physical cash through airports and also smuggled goods

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.informationng.com/2017/04/custom-officers-discovers-1-3-million-dollars-luggage-airport.html/amp

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/punchng.com/man-fails-declare-310000-airport-forfeits-cash-2/amp/

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/theeagleonline.com.ng/amp/customs-discovers-18-suspected-smuggled-exotic-vehicles-in-car-mart

The war against money laundering is on everywhere in the world, it hasn't been defeated anywhere, so in this regard, customs is doing their work.

Illicit Drug Business
The same argument for the laundering can also go for this one. Also, mentioning tramadol isn't helpful against the customs case because tramadol isn't just imported. I can tell you that 60% of the tramadol in this country right now are produced in the country. Codeine also..
Besides its the duty of the NDLEA to combat drug related crimes. Even in the US, anything dealing with drug is handled by DEA, the customs is just there to help


For fake imported goods, 80% of them are produced in the country. Onitsha and Aba saw to that.

"The customs also supports, remember.

For pornographic materials.. ha, when you can download and copy it to the Cds, is custom suppose to block the internet too or you think they import pornographic cds??

Bros for Customs Core function which is
1. Collection of revenue
2. Prevention and suppression of smuggling
I think they are doing quite well


My 40k

Mcowubaba:


I have deal with FIRS
Elaborate further on the standard organization of Nigeria, hahaha

You realise they are in charge of ensuring quality and standard product in the country

Very wrong agency to choose for your debate

The massive deterioration of products round the country will strongly disagree with you

But, let's hear your thoughts?

EVarn:
Well, just say your offer was a hoax to mock the country and stop typing misguided information. You claim to be knowledgeable, yet your post embarrassingly uninformed.

Yes the CBN is in charge of monetary policies(for your information, Ministry of Finance is totally different from the CBN, so I see no relevance in mentioning the MoF here), and they have done a good job at cutting down inflation and stemming devaluation of the naira.

I don't know how else you expect them to perform in a situation where crude oil, which accounts for 90% of Nigeria's gross income, took a nose-dive in the international market and began selling at less than 30% of it former price. You expected the CBN to wave a magic wand and make the inevitable inflation and paucity of funds disappear?.


What the CBN did was to tighten forex spending to avoid excessive leakage of scarce dollars, stem the spiral in the value of the local currency(that would have led to a Zimbabwe-style inflation) by staggered monetary intervention to banks and BDCs, and buff up foreign reserves to augment the stability of the naira and attract FDIs(especially portfolio investors). The result showed in the mere fact that the country didn't collapse out of financial shock, and even now the recession has eased and inflation is climbing back down according latest NBS data.

What else do you expect them to do?, any central bank on earth would have a problem managing such a situation (as is evident with Venezuela, Russia, Saudi Arabia etc) and yet the CBN did it.

Note that the CBN is not responsible for formulating economic blueprints, hence they can't be blamed for the recession, their role is strictly monetary in nature, not fiscal.

As for the banking sector part: Nigerian banks are rated internationally as world class banks, you can do yourself the favour of checking it out on the internet.

I don't know what you mean by ATM machines not working, all the ATM machines attached to banks usually works, except if they have temporal glitches, which are usually resolved within a day. Swallowing of card may be due to many factors including wrong pin, expired cards, system error (usually due to power outage, which is not the fault of the bank) etc, but you can easily retrieve it in your bank or get another one if it got stuck in another bank's ATM.

On the price stability part, Nigeria operates a free market, if you don't know what that is, go and search on it on google, I don't have time to explain. But basically, every market entity can fix the price of their commodity at any rate they wish, it is now left to the mechanism of demand and supply(market forces) to regulate the price of that commodity based on consumer preference.

MaziOmenuko:


In order words, you don't have any issued with FIRS and then is satisfied that they are doing a good work?

Mcowubaba:


Can you list the tax brackets in Nigeria
The income tax reimbursement
Job seekers benefits
Tax returns, Tax credit

Tax credit certificate for private businesses
Does Davido, Wizkid, Linda Ikeji and Co pay taxes?

Kindly name businesses that have been closed down because of tax negligence or default
Name people who have been persecuted due to tax evasion?

And the taxes that have been collected successfully, what did they use the money to do?
Fund the budget right?

You picked an agency I'm familiar with, I once had a neighbor who worked in FIRS for 12 years

Mcowubaba:


Oga, I don't have the strength to debate a meaningless argument, Nigerian customs are working way below capacity, you can tell yourself whatever makes you feel better

You can't just mention Nigerian Customs and expect 40k, they are amongst the silly agencies in Nigeria, most Nigerians will agree with me

They have not lived up to expectations and standards

Even the so called 20% of substandard goods as claimed by you, that's imported into the country, should not be that high.

Many nonsense are imported through our borders, smuggling is still very high in every regards, bribery is still very high in the Customs service, nepotism still exist
You can't just name Customs and expect us to agree with you even though they facts prove otherwise

And you can't ignore any aspect of their service to prove your point, a bad branch makes the whole tree look bad

All Muslims are definitely not terrorists or bad people, but very few Muslims have given millions a bad reputation.

Custom officers in international airports and seaports are very vicious and corrupt, I have a couple of people who do dealings with them, I also have some distant relatives actually working there, all theives.

Tell me something else

Mcowubaba:


My offer was not a hoax, I won't be cowed or emotionally blackmailed to just agree with anybody and send 40K which will play on the majority of our intelligence .
I mentioned Ministry of Finance because the are closely related to CBN, so that was not strange, or don't the work together in many activities ?
Forex was hoarded and available by some cabal members, this was exposed by Sanusi Lamido who was their previous governor, you can't tell me an agency that let this happen is functioning to standard

I don't expect CBN to wave a magic wand, but more strategies could have been put in place to prevent the silly intense recession Nigeria is in, and you can't absorb CBN in the economy of the country, the all played a role in the recession.

I just mentioned ATM machines as a popular issue, and yes that's a big issue, maybe you don't know
How many money lodgement bank machines are available ?
Do you know that there are countries that there bank machines don't experience the glitch as you termed it, their ATM machines are always working properly and dispensing different currency denominators

What's the interest rate for most current accounts in Nigerian banks, what's the job security like? Bankers are sacked unjustly at any given moment
why are there still successful bank armed robberies in this year and age ?

MeanChris:


Bros, you don't have 40k. There's no argument I can put up here that can make you give me 40k.

Going by your argument, no agency anywhere on the world is functioning effectively, if you disagree, I can give you 50k to mention any agency functioning effectively in the world..

You failed in your attempt to ridicule the country
Have a nice day.. Happy Independence day.

Mcowubaba:
As we celebrate 58 useless years of existence as an independent country.

Kindly name one sector fully and currently controlled by the Nigerian government that is functioning properly up to standard?

The true independence day is the day you secure your residence permit in another country, Nigeria is a cursed entity.