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A significant portion of Nigeria's rice processing industry is on the brink of collapse, with nearly 90 out of over 150 rice mills ceasing operations due to intense competition from imports and smuggling, leading to price instability. Remaining mills operate at reduced capacity.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kwara Area Command has intercepted a significant haul of contraband, including 222 compressors believed to be used in the manufacture of explosives. The seizures, with a total Duty Paid Value of N478,171,315, also featured large quantities of foreign rice and petroleum products.
The Nigeria Customs Service's Kano-Jigawa Area Command reported the interception of contraband goods exceeding N1 billion from January to March 2026. Key findings included smuggled foreign currencies, fake pharmaceuticals, and illegally imported vehicles.
The Nigeria Customs Service has confiscated 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit valued at approximately N14.4 million in response to rising petrol prices across the country. This operation, carried out by Operation Whirlwind, targeted smuggled petrol originally intended for Cameroon.
