Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to urgently address the impact of inconsistent customs duties on businesses in Nigeria.

In a post on X, a microblogging platform, Mr Obi highlighted how arbitrary and ever-increasing charges are creating a hostile business environment for business owners.

He noted that a crucial issue being faced by importers who base their calculations on a specific exchange rate at the initiation of importation lies in the different rates subjected to when the goods arrive in Nigeria.

"The federal government should stop the arbitrary and ever-increasing customs duties as it is now negatively impacting businesses an...