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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Nigeria Customs Intensifies Fight Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing through a sensitisation programme for officers of its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Unit held at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The programme, held as part of the Service’s first-quarter operational review and capacity-building activities, focused on strengthening professionalism, ethical standards and inter-agency collaboration in tackling illicit financial flows. Speaking during the […]

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Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Combat Terrorism, Insecurity

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja as part of the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap aimed at strengthening bilateral security collaboration against terrorism and regional instability. The development was announced in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, on Monday. Speaking during the inauguration, the head of the US delegation, Mr. […]

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Nigeria Publishes List of 48 Individuals, Entities Linked to Terrorism Financing

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing, as part of ongoing efforts to combat insecurity and disrupt funding networks supporting extremist activities. According to information published by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), the designation targets persons and organisations suspected of providing financial or logistical support to terrorist groups operating within and beyond the country. The […]

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Army Chief Pledges Stronger Alliance With Taraba in Fight Against Terrorism

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed what he called an “unbreakable alliance” between the Nigerian Army and the Taraba State Government in a renewed push against terrorism and wider insecurity. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Chief of Army delivered the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the Taraba State Governor, Colonel Agbu […]

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Nigeria Pledges to Defeat Terrorism as Leaders Caution Against Arming Communities.

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria has vowed to confront rising insecurity across the country, as government and religious leaders emphasised the need for collective action over militarisation. Speaking at a national dialogue in Abuja on Thursday, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu insisted that terrorism and banditry will be defeated and criminal groups will not be allowed to destabilise the nation. The event, organised by the National Peace Committee, the Kukah Centre, […]

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Nigeria Vows to Defeat Terrorism as Leaders Warn Against Arming Communities

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to defeating terrorism and banditry, with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu insisting criminal groups will not destabilise the nation. Speaking at a national dialogue in Abuja, Ribadu urged citizens to cooperate with authorities, saying military action alone is not enough to end insecurity. He highlighted recent progress, including 775 terrorism-related convictions, describing each as “a life restored and a community stabilised.” Ribadu emphasised that lasting […]

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NCTC Hosts AU Ambassadors, Reaffirms Africa’s United Front Against Terrorism

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), operating under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Friday, November 7, 2025, hosted a high-level delegation of African Union (AU) Ambassadors and security experts in Abuja. The engagement marked a significant step in strengthening Africa’s collective resolve against terrorism. The delegation, led by the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, was in Nigeria as part of […]

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Nigerian Armed Forces Urges Citizen Collaboration in Fight Against Terrorism

By Our Reporter In a renewed show of commitment to the security of Nigerians, The Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) has stressed the importance of strong collaboration between citizens and security forces in the ongoing fight against terrorism across the country. Colonel Abdullahi Mohammed Umar, Commanding Officer of the 248 Recce Battalion based in Illela—a border town in Sokoto State operating under Operation Fasan Yamma—credited recent military successes in weakening the […]

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