Customs Seeks Stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration Against Terrorism Financing, Transnational Crimes

Customs Seeks Stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration Against Terrorism Financing, Transnational Crimes

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing to combat terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking and other transnational crimes. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the call on Thursday during a study tour by participants of the Operational Level Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Regional Security Course from the National Defence College at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. Adeniyi […]

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Navy Celebrates 70 Years, Seeks Royal Backing from Oba of Lagos Ahead of Anniversary Festivities

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Ahead of the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary celebration, the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Commodore A Adams-Aliu, has paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, at his palace in Isale Eko, Lagos. The visit formed part of preparations for the anniversary events scheduled to hold from May 29 to June 4. During the meeting, Commodore Adams-Aliu formally invited the […]

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Navy seeks partnerships to boost local shipbuilding capacity

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy says it is ready to partner with relevant organisations to strengthen indigenous shipbuilding and enhance naval operations. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made the remarks in Abuja during a meeting with the Managing Director of ASELSAN Nigeria Limited, Mr Amadou Ndongo Thiam. The navy said the engagement aligns with its broader strategy to promote local content, technology transfer […]

April 9, 2026 11

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IGP receives Akwa Ibom governor in Abuja, seeks stronger security collaboration

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday received the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja during a courtesy visit. The governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong; Commissioner for Internal Security, Gen. Koko Essien; Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga; […]

April 1, 2026 15

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Nigeria Seeks Danish Support for Multinational Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for stronger international collaboration to enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. In a statement released by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, the navy said the appeal was made during a meeting with Denmark’s ambassador to Nigeria, Jen Ole Bach Hansen, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja. Vice Admiral Abbas said […]

March 25, 2026 14

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Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with Nigeria on agriculture and technology

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Vietnamese ambassador to Nigeria, Bui Quoc Hung, has called for deeper cooperation between Vietnam and Nigeria in key sectors including agriculture, technology and human resource development. Speaking after a meeting with the national chairman of APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe; Mr Hung said discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, which recently marked 50 years of diplomatic ties. He noted that Vietnam […]

March 13, 2026 14

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Nigeria Customs Seeks Stakeholder Support for National Single Window Project

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called on key players in the aviation and maritime sectors to support the rollout of the National Single Window (NSW), a digital platform aimed at simplifying trade and improving cargo clearance in the country. Speaking at a meeting with airline and shipping line operators in Abuja on 4 March 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs said cooperation from stakeholders would be crucial […]

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Customs Pledges Support for Onion Exporters as Sector Seeks Smoother Trade Routes

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged stronger support for onion farmers and exporters, saying the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is committed to addressing non-tariff barriers and easing operational challenges along major trade corridors. He gave the assurance on Monday during a visit by the Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central Africa (ORO/AOC), led by its president, Aliyu Maitasamu, at the Customs Headquarters in […]

February 11, 2026 11

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IGP Receives DG SEC on Courtesy Visit, Seeks Deeper Inter-Agency Collaboration

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, today received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and members of his management team on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to reaffirm their commitment to inter-agency cooperation aimed at strengthening national security, economic stability, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s […]

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