Customs Boss Backs 2026 World Public Relations Forum, Highlights Strategic Communication

Customs Boss Backs 2026 World Public Relations Forum, Highlights Strategic Communication

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pledged its support for the successful hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), stressing the importance of strategic communication in driving institutional reforms and strengthening public trust. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the commitment on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, when a delegation led by the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Public […]

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NDLEA, UNODC Unveil Weeklong Activities for 2026 World Drug Day

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have announced a weeklong programme of activities to mark the 2026 World Drug Day, with the anti-narcotics agency reaffirming its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and confiscating assets linked to illicit drug trade. The announcement was made during a joint press briefing held at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja […]

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Customs, World Bank Conclude Post-Clearance Audit Reform Mission

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the World Bank Group have concluded a two-week technical assistance mission aimed at strengthening Post Clearance Audit (PCA) operations and improving revenue assurance, compliance management and trade facilitation. The programme, conducted under the World Bank's Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) initiative, held from June 1 to 12 and focused on modernising customs audit practices in line with international standards. Speaking at […]

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Customs, World Bank Launch Audit Capacity-Building Programme

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Bank Group, has commenced a two-week technical assistance mission aimed at strengthening its Post Clearance Audit (PCA) system to improve revenue assurance, compliance management and trade facilitation. The programme, being held at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, will run from June 1 to June 12. Speaking at the […]

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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 […]

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FG, World Bank Launch SPIN Project to Boost Irrigation, Power, and Food Security in Nigeria

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project aimed at strengthening irrigation development, improving dam safety, and expanding sustainable power generation to boost food security and economic growth across states in the country. Speaking at the official flag-off and the second meeting of the project’s Steering Committee in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister […]

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From data to delivery: Nigeria Customs presents reform gains at world forum

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has presented what it described as an impact-driven approach to reform communication at a global meeting of customs officials in Brussels. At the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), held from 25 to 27 February, the NCS outlined how it has moved away from routine activity reports towards evidence-based communication that demonstrates measurable results. Speaking […]

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Vice President Shettima Charges Youth To Embrace Tech To Compete With The Developed World

By Baba Sunday|| Abuja ‎Vice President Kashim Shettima says the only way Nigeria can catch up with the developed world is through innovation in the digital economy.‎‎Shettima stated this while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition held today at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.‎‎"If there is any shortcut through which we can catch up with the developed economies, it lies in digital innovation. […]

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SportSuper Eagles’ coach unveils 23-man Nigeria’s squad for must-win World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 23-man list for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Nigeria’s qualification hopes remain alive by the slimmest margin after FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals. The ruling moves the Eagles into third place on 11 points, trailing both South Africa and Benin Republic by three. Captain William Troost-Ekong has made the […]

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