Federal Government strengthens passport security with integration into ICAO verification system

Federal Government strengthens passport security with integration into ICAO verification system

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Federal Government has strengthened Nigeria's passport authentication system by integrating the country's passport signing certificates into the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD), a move expected to enhance the global verification of Nigerian passports and ease border clearance for travellers. In a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the integration ceremony […]

July 16, 2026 11

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WORLD OPTOMETRY DAY 2026: NAF Strengthens Operational Effectiveness in Lagos

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Logistics Command commemorated World Optometry Day with a sensitization lecture and health screening programme for personnel and their families at the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Mess Gym, Ikeja, Lagos, over the weekend. The event, held under the global theme “A Shared Vision,” aimed to expand access to quality eye care, strengthen professional collaboration, and address emerging vision challenges worldwide. Air […]

April 14, 2026 13

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Kogi Police Command Strengthens Proactive Operations Against Banditry, Violent Crime

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Kogi State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has intensified proactive policing measures across the state in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at preventing banditry and other violent crimes. A release issued by the Kogi Police Command's Spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza, said in furtherance of intelligence-led policing strategies, the Command has identified […]

April 12, 2026 6

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Nigeria Customs Strengthens Anti-Corruption Partnership with Global Body

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened its collaboration with the World Customs Organisation as part of efforts to improve transparency and integrity in its operations. In a statement signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller-General of Customs, the service said the move followed a high-level meeting held at the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels on 23 March during a working visit by the […]

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Nigeria Customs Strengthens Community Ties with Visits to Yoruba Monarchs

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Customs Service has reinforced its engagement with traditional institutions in southwestern Nigeria, following courtesy visits by the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Command, Deputy Comptroller Wale Adewole, to three prominent Yoruba palaces on Monday. DC Adewole visited the palaces of the Ooni of Ife, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, and the Ataoja of Osogbo, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community collaboration […]

February 24, 2026 16

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CGC Adeniyi Strengthens Stakeholder Engagement with Visit to Emir of Gwandu

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has visited the Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Bashar, as part of renewed efforts by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to deepen collaboration with traditional institutions in strengthening border security and community engagement. The visit, which took place at the Emir’s palace in Kebbi State on 7 February 2026, highlighted the Service’s recognition of traditional rulers as key partners […]

February 11, 2026 13

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Army Engineers Commander Strengthens Operational Ties with 8 Division

By Zainab Uzomah The Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers, Major General Shamsudeen Shafaru, has paid an operational and familiarisation visit to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, as part of efforts to boost inter-corps cooperation and enhance military readiness in the North-West. In a statement signed by Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for 8 Division, the […]

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