Customs Processes 99,839 Goods Declarations, Generates ₦1.42trn in Two Months

Customs Processes 99,839 Goods Declarations, Generates ₦1.42trn in Two Months

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) processed 99,839 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) and 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs) between September and October 2026, generating a total revenue of ₦1.42 trillion. The figures were disclosed by the Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, during a security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in […]

November 10, 2026 6

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APC Tells ADC to Resolve Internal Crisis, Stop Blaming Ruling Party

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to resolve its internal leadership crisis rather than blame the ruling party for its recent legal setbacks. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the party had no involvement in the legal dispute that led to the removal of the David Mark-led ADC leadership. Morka, in a statement issued on Friday, November 6, in Abuja, accused the […]

November 6, 2026 7

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Troops Kill ISWAP Shura Council Member, Commander, Others in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have killed several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior member of the group's Shura Council, Abu Hajara, during a failed attack on military positions in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Those reportedly killed in the October 31 encounter include Abul Walid, a prominent ISWAP commander and close associate of the group's overall […]

November 3, 2026 23

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APC Chairman Urges Cross River Residents to Back Tinubu’s Re-election Bid

By Zainab Uzomah | Calabar The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged voters in Cross River State to turn out in large numbers to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in the January 2027 presidential election. Yilwatda made the appeal at the APC presidential campaign rally in Calabar, where he joined Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other party leaders to canvass support for the […]

November 3, 2026 13

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Troops Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims After Foiling Terrorists’ Attacks in Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 11 kidnapped victims following separate operations in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victims were rescued in Ribah town and the Wasagu-Falfala general area after troops foiled an attempted invasion and repelled a terrorist ambush. According to a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, […]

November 3, 2026 19

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2027 POLLS: Jega, EU Warn Against AI-Driven Disinformation, INEC Seeks Stronger Digital Safeguards

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, and the incumbent INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, have warned against the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven disinformation to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. They spoke at the opening of a two-day National Summit on Electoral Information Integrity, themed Beyond the Ballot: Safeguarding […]

November 2, 2026 12

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Customs Deploys AI Tools to Track Fake News, Online Scams

By Zainab Uzomah | Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is deploying artificial intelligence and digital data-tracking tools to identify and tackle fake news, online scams and misleading information targeting the Service. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the Service's digital communication strategy, tracking public sentiment and ensuring that accurate information about its operations reaches Nigerians. The National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, […]

November 2, 2026 13

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Customs Strengthens Inter-Agency Collaboration with Six Agencies to Tackle Money Laundering

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has engaged six federal government agencies to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in tackling cross-border illicit financial flows, money laundering, corruption, drug trafficking, terrorism financing, and other related offences. The three-day visit, held from 27 to 29 October 2026, was led by the Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Headquarters, Muhammad Shuaibu. It focused on deepening strategic cooperation and intelligence sharing among the agencies to combat financial crimes […]

November 2, 2026 15

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Nigeria Customs Unveils Digital Transformation Strategy at Global Smart Customs Summit

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has presented its digital transformation initiatives, including the B’Odogwu Unified Customs Management System, artificial intelligence and data-driven operations, at the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Smart Customs Project Global Event in Brussels, Belgium. The Service said the initiatives were part of efforts to modernise Customs administration, improve border security, strengthen operational efficiency and facilitate legitimate international trade. The two-day event, […]

November 2, 2026 17

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