Customs, China Envoy Move to Strengthen Legitimate Trade, Curb Illicit Activities

Customs, China Envoy Move to Strengthen Legitimate Trade, Curb Illicit Activities

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening legitimate trade with China and curbing illicit economic activities through improved enforcement and bilateral cooperation. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this on Wednesday while receiving Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd.), at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. Adeniyi described China as Nigeria’s largest trading partner and said discussions focused on enhancing […]

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Military deploys 850 troops to Plateau to curb rising tensions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The army has deployed more than 850 additional troops to Plateau State in a bid to contain rising tensions and improve security in affected areas. In a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the military said the deployment was approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to reinforce ongoing operations under Operation Enduring Peace. The statement said the troops, drawn from […]

April 4, 2026 16

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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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