Courier Material
One of the reasons the courier business in Nigeria is so big is that to import commercial cargo using the normal methods – form M etc - is such a cumbersome affair. It’s not all about avoiding import duties, in a lot of cases its to save time, and as we all know time is money.
Courier companies pay a fixed fee per kilo to Nigerian customs “as agreed”. It is then up to the Customs to pick packages at random and determine if they want to inspect the cargo and documents or just be happy with the “as agreed” sum. Maybe the "as agreed" rate is set too low ?
Non-document consignments are supposed to be accompanied with invoices showing values etc.
I am sure the major players in any attempt to disrupt the peace in Nigeria would not be using courier companies to import their weapons, explosives etc. You could charter a private jet to do that !
Maybe the Comptroller is in bed with the courier companies ??