To get rid of stolen goods like cars and other things in a way that works for everyone, the Nigeria Customs Service has started an e-Auction programme.
On the official Custom e-Auction website, seized goods and services can now be auctioned.
To take part in this project, follow these steps.
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Customs e-Auction Site Registration
a.Visit https://auction.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng, the official e-Auction site.
b.Register with personal details.
c.Accept Nigeria Customs Service terms.
Verification Procedure
a.Participants must supply a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) and an email address linked to their TIN.
b.Phone number for verification.
Nigeria Customs may verify participant identity.
Administrative Charge
a.Sign-up on the Customs Service e-Auction platform requires a minimal N1,000 fee.
Fund E-Wallet
a.Log into the auction site
b.Create an e-wallet and find it to enable bidding on the displayed item
Viewing e-Auction Listings
- Browse auction listings.
- Check item details, descriptions, and conditions.
Bidding Period
- Auctions are held every Tuesday from noon to 6 pm.
- Candidates for the Nigeria Customs auction can bid on two products at a time and repeat bids to boost their chances of winning.
Notice of Winning Bid
- High bidders are notified shortly following the bid period.
- Winners must immediately download their certificates from the email address.
Payment
a.Winners must pay for products within a specific timeframe.
- Payment instructions and methods are on the e-Auction site; do not deposit money into a personal account.
Clearance Process
- Winners must present their certificate at their items’ location.
b.The clearance process takes 7 days.
Terms and Conditions
- Nigeria Customs Officers and confiscated goods owners cannot participate.
- Customs Area Controllers must verify winning bids.
- Payment, including 7.5% VAT and a refundable container deposit, must be made promptly.
Rice distribution by Nigeria Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service was used to fight food shortages. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, promised to help President Bola Tinubu with food security by ensuring all Nigerians can get the food they need.
At the rice dispersal program’s flag-off in Lagos on Thursday, February 22, 2024, CGC Adeniyi stressed that rice was distributed near customs activities to ensure direct access to beneficiaries.d
Rice was distributed at the Customs zonal office on Harvey Road in Yaba Lagos. According to Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the commission would overcome all barriers to achieve its people-centric goals.
To ensure openness and accountability in the distribution process, CGC Adeniyi advised Nigerians not to sell or horde rice for commercial use.