Nigeria Customs Deploys Tech, Seizes N760m Goods
Nigeria Customs Service deploys new tracking technology nationwide, intercepts 20 containers worth N769.5m in Kano. Read how tech is fighting economic sabotage.
Nigeria Customs Service deploys new tracking technology nationwide, intercepts 20 containers worth N769.5m in Kano. Read how tech is fighting economic sabotage.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
The US Africa Command has dismissed false claims of airstrikes on the Nigeria-Benin border. Read the official statement and details of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation.
The Nigeria Customs Service warns designated banks over delayed remittance of collected revenue. Defaulters face a penalty interest of 3% above NIBOR. Details inside.
The Nigeria Customs Service announces a 3% penalty for banks delaying stamp duty remittances. Defaulters risk public exposure and deactivation from the B'odogwu platform. Read the full details.
Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun intercepts heroin, cannabis, spaghetti, and oil worth billions in major crackdown. Read details of the intelligence-led operations.
Nigerian business leaders, including Stanel's Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu and Flutterwave's Olugbenga Agboola, held talks with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to explore strategic investments and regional economic cooperation. Read more.
KWACCIMA alleges the Kwara State government deliberately withdrew support, harming the 12th Trade Fair's success and foreign participation. Read the full details.
The Nigeria Customs Service has graduated 100 middle cadre officers from its Command and Staff College to enhance leadership and service delivery. Read about the ceremony and the Service's modernization agenda.
Kano Hisbah operatives intercepted a vehicle carrying alcoholic drinks from Lagos. One arrest made, woman sought. Public urged to report violations.
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
Panic in Ora community as gunmen abduct retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi, killing a local chief. Police confirm incident and intensify bush combing operations. #OsunSecurity #Kidnapping
As the Super Eagles target a fourth AFCON title, we analyse the four formidable African nations that pose the biggest threat to Nigeria's dream in Morocco. Who are they?
French President Macron commits to strengthening security partnership with Nigeria following a surge in mass abductions, including over 300 school children. Read more.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 25.5kg of cocaine hidden on MV San Anthonio at Apapa Port. The vessel, which sailed from Brazil, has been detained. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is out! England will face Ghana and Croatia, while Argentina meets Algeria. See the full group stage fixtures and analysis here.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts over 184,000 litres of PMS in Adamawa, its largest fuel seizure in the state. Operation Whirlwind makes 55 seizures, combating economic sabotage.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts smuggled fuel worth N181.6 million near Cameroon border in eight weeks. ACG Kolapo Oladeji warns smugglers face life imprisonment. NNPCL also announces another petrol price cut.
The Shippers Association of Lagos State warns illegal checkpoints and overlapping levies are pushing businesses out. Customs promises the National Single Window will fix delays by 2026. Read more.
Pope Leo XIV reveals plans for a 2026 Africa trip, starting in Algeria to visit St. Augustine sites. The journey aims to boost Christian-Muslim dialogue. Read more.
Algerian & Nigerian customs pledge stronger collaboration on training, modernization & trade facilitation. Delegation from Nigeria studies Algeria's oil export procedures to boost efficiency.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki urges President Tinubu to appoint retired military officers as ambassadors to boost defence cooperation and national security. Read more.
President Tinubu calls on the ICC to respect national sovereignty. Nigeria reaffirms commitment to global justice, detailing domestic efforts on war crimes and humanitarian law.
At the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, China and Africa launched a landmark initiative for joint modernisation. Learn how this partnership aims to tackle debt, boost tech, and reshape global governance for the Global South.
OPEC confirms Nigeria's oil production quota remains at 1.5 million barrels per day until December 2026 to ensure global market stability. Read the full details.
A Nigerian woman shares tragic story of her brother dying just four days after their father's burial. She warns others to critically examine cultural traditions.
President Tinubu approves a high-level security delegation to work with the US on counter-terrorism and defence. The move follows US pressure and aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
President Bola Tinubu establishes high-level diplomatic team to strengthen Nigeria-US cooperation on security, trade, and governance. Ribadu leads delegation amid tensions.
Kano State forges stronger economic and social partnerships with France and China, focusing on water reform, investment, and sustainable development for the people.
Kano Free Trade Zone reports N18.8 billion revenue from Jan-Oct 2025, signaling growth in Nigeria's non-oil sector. Discover how this achievement boosts economic diversification.