Nigeria Customs, UK HMRC Close In on Deal to Boost Trade, Compliance

Nigeria Customs, UK HMRC Close In on Deal to Boost Trade, Compliance

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have moved closer to concluding a Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance Agreement (CMAA) aimed at strengthening information sharing, compliance and trade facilitation between both countries. The agreement is expected to provide a stronger framework for cooperation between the two customs administrations and support efforts to combat non-compliance while improving legitimate trade between Nigeria […]

September 27, 2026 16 1

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COAS Seeks PTDF Partnership to Boost Local Drone Technology

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to developing local technological capacity and strengthening partnerships to enhance national security. Shaibu made this known on Friday, September 18, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) in Abuja. In a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS […]

September 21, 2026 7

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Customs Unveils Strategic Communication Blueprint to Boost Public Trust, Trade Facilitation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has moved to strengthen strategic communication across its operations, with emphasis on building public trust, improving stakeholder engagement and supporting ongoing trade facilitation reforms. The initiative formed a major focus of the opening day of the Service’s Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, where officers and communication practitioners examined ways to better align operational achievements with effective public communication. Opening the conference, […]

July 25, 2026 24

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Nigerian Army seeks stronger media partnership to tackle misinformation, boost national security

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), stressing the importance of credible and timely information in supporting national security efforts and countering misinformation. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele,revealed this while receiving the President of DECAN, Mr Odita Sunday, and members of the association's executive committee during a courtesy visit […]

July 16, 2026 18 2

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Nigerian Army Graduates 3,000 Recruits to Boost Manpower

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Army has graduated more than 3,000 recruits at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to strengthen its manpower and enhance national security. The recruits passed out on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who charged them to uphold discipline, loyalty and professionalism as they begin active military […]

July 9, 2026 23

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Customs, Afreximbank Deepen Partnership to Boost Intra-African Trade

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have strengthened their partnership to promote intra-African trade, with both institutions agreeing to enhance trade facilitation, customs cooperation and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to a statement released to the press by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Aliyu Maiwada, […]

July 6, 2026 20

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Army Commissions New Training Facilities to Boost Combat Readiness

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has commissioned new training facilities at the 3 Division Training School and Shooting Range in Miango, Plateau State, as part of efforts to improve the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of its personnel. The facilities, comprising newly constructed hostel blocks, were inaugurated on Tuesday by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director […]

July 6, 2026 19

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Nigeria, Netherlands Customs Sign Pact to Boost Trade, Border Security

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on trade facilitation, border security, intelligence sharing and the fight against transnational organised crime. The agreement was signed in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Director-General of Netherlands Customs, Mrs. Nanette van Schelven. According to […]

June 28, 2026 18

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NAF Conducts Nationwide Route March to Boost Combat Readiness

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday conducted its second-quarter route march exercise across all commands and formations nationwide as part of efforts to enhance combat readiness and operational preparedness. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the exercise involved officers, airmen and airwomen at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja and formations across Makurdi, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Enugu […]

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