Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened international cooperation with the Netherlands Customs, as both administrations explore joint strategies to enhance border control mechanisms and combat illicit trade across key entry points. The collaboration was highlighted during a two-day joint working visit by a Netherlands Customs delegation to Nigeria, which focused on improving enforcement capacity, intelligence sharing, and trade facilitation systems. Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in […]

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Chief of Defence Urges Border Synergy, Indigenous Arms Production

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised the need for stronger border cooperation and indigenous defence production as key elements of the country’s evolving security strategy. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the CDS made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering his closing address at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre. […]

March 25, 2026 25

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Seme border command generates 3.48BN In revenue

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Customs Service says revenue generated at the Seme border post has risen sharply, driven by increased agricultural exports and improved trade facilitation. According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Seme Area Command, JT Ayagbalo, the Customs Area Controller, Wale Adenuga, said the command generated 3.48bn naira in February 2026, even before the month ended. He disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting […]

February 27, 2026 19

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Nigeria Customs Pushes for Deeper Collaboration With OPHK on Border Security

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is seeking stronger operational ties with the Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), as part of efforts to tighten border security across Borno and Yobe states. According to the statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for Operation HADIN KAI, Controller Abdullahi Mohammed Idris—who oversees Customs operations in both states—made the push during a courtesy […]

February 15, 2026 20

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FG reopens strategic Kebbi border corridor to curb smuggling, aid commerce

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Federal Government has reopened the Tsamiya Border Corridor in Kebbi State as part of efforts to enhance legitimate trade and reinforce Nigeria’s northwest border security framework. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the development during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday at the Kebbi Government House, bringing together security agencies, traditional rulers, economic operators and international customs representatives. According to the statement released […]

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