Customs, Afreximbank Deepen Partnership to Boost Intra-African Trade

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, […]

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Nigeria, France Deepen Defence Partnership After High-Level Abuja Talks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with France following the conclusion of the fifth Nigeria–France High Defence Staff Talks in Abuja. The talks, held at the Defence Headquarters from 29 to 30 June, brought together senior military officials from both countries to discuss ways of expanding bilateral defence relations. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila […]

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Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Cooperation as Fourth Defence Partnership Dialogue Opens in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation as the Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue commenced in Abuja. The high-level engagement brought together security officials from both countries to review progress made since the launch of the partnership in 2022 and chart a path for deeper collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges. Speaking at the opening session, the […]

June 25, 2026 5

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NDLEA, US-DEA deepen partnership against narco-terrorism

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to combat drug trafficking networks and disrupt their links to terrorism and other organised crimes. The commitment was made during a bilateral strategic counter-narcotics workshop held at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), […]

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Nigeria, UK Deepen Trade Ties as Tinubu Visit Boosts Investment Push

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria and the United Kingdom have renewed efforts to deepen trade and investment ties, as officials from both countries met in London to review progress under the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). In a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Martins Odeh, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, led a delegation […]

March 29, 2026 17

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INEC, UN Deepen Partnership Ahead of 2027 as Amupitan Pledges Credible, Inclusive Elections

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, on Thursday received the United Nations Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Fall, alongside senior UN officials at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, in a high-level engagement focused on strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of key upcoming polls. Mr. Fall, congratulated Prof. Amupitan on his appointment and commended INEC for the […]

February 27, 2026 12

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First Bank -Army move to deepen partnership for greater operational efficiency

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff says stronger collaboration between the military and the financial sector is vital for sustaining national security and economic stability. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu made the remarks on Thursday while receiving the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group, Olusegun Alebiosu, during a courtesy visit […]

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Army aviation expansion vital to Nigeria’s security strategy, says army chief

The Chief of Army Staff says the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s aviation wing is a key part of efforts to counter the country’s evolving security threats. Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Richard Pheelangwa, to Army Headquarters. He said sustained policy support and predictable funding were essential to fully harness the operational impact of […]

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Nigeria, France Deepen Defence Ties as Army Chief Meets French Attaché

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria and France have agreed to deepen military cooperation as both countries seek stronger joint responses to regional security threats. The commitment followed a meeting in Abuja between the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo. In a statement issued by the Army, Lieutenant General Shaibu praised France for what he described as consistent support to […]

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