{
  "id": 7841468,
  "title": "Customs revenue jumps to 450 million dollars monthly since AI introduction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/customs-revenue-jumps-to-450-million-dollars-monthly-since-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:57:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/customs-revenue-jumps-to-450-million-dollars-monthly-since-ai-introduction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has seen a significant surge in monthly revenue, reaching an estimated 450 million dollars, since the implementation of artificial intelligence systems. This boost in revenue demonstrates the effectiveness of modernizing the country's tax system. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, announced this development during the 8th West African Tax Administrators Forum, currently taking place in Ghana. He explained that the modernization efforts, specifically in the valuation and classification sectors, have led to a substantial improvement in customs revenue collections. The revenue has grown from around 350 million dollars to as much as 450 million dollars each month, marking an increase of approximately 100 million dollars every month. Sarpong emphasized that these improvements can be attributed to the fair and accurate application of rules, backed by modern systems and professional integrity, rather than new taxes or higher rates. He emphasized that the success is a result of political will, administrative reform, and digital innovation converging. The improvement in tax collections began in April, following the installation of the AI system to assist in valuing goods at ports. This development comes at the 15th anniversary celebration of the West African Tax Administrators Forum. Jules Tapsoba, the Executive Secretary of the Forum, affirmed that the platform has been instrumental in helping countries enhance their revenue mobilization. This year's forum's theme is \"Building Stronger Tax Administrations for Revenue Mobilisation and Sustainable Development.\"",
  "summary": "Revenue mobilised by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has increased significantly to approximately 450 million dollars a month since the introduction of artificial intelligence systems.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "Customs revenue jumps to 450 million dollars monthly since AI introduction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/customs-revenue-jumps-to-450-million-dollars-monthly-since-ai-7842396",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:57:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}