Customs Seizes N2bn Goods, Disrupts Ogun Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Enugu State Government refutes false online claims that Ette community was ceded to Kogi by the National Boundary Commission. Officials urge calm and dismiss the report as fake news.
Oracle shares, a barometer for AI market sentiment, swing wildly amid project financing concerns and a major TikTok deal. Discover the risks and rewards of the AI infrastructure boom.
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.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assures border communities of enhanced security, citing Amotekun Rangers' success. He vows to fix roads and resolve chieftaincy disputes while extending Christmas goodwill.
Nigerian writer Richard Akinnola II has launched a fiery rebuke against US President Donald Trump following new travel restrictions. Read his viral Facebook post and public reactions.
Asian markets dropped Thursday, mirroring a Wall Street sell-off fueled by fears of an AI investment bubble. Tech giants tumbled as oil prices rose amid Venezuela tensions. Get the latest market analysis.
US President Donald Trump announces a maritime blockade on Venezuela, demanding the return of oil and land he claims were stolen. Get the full details on this escalating crisis.
Sujimoto Group proposes a N20 trillion fortified border and agricultural development initiative to combat terrorism and banditry. The plan integrates security with economic growth. Read more.
NSC CEO Pius Akutah urges Nigeria to become a maritime hub, detailing reforms in ports, dry ports, transit parks & dispute resolution saving billions. A must-read for business.
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.
Former US President Donald Trump links filmmaker Rob Reiner's tragic death to 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'. Get the full details on the shocking incident and the controversial response.
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.
Four civilians and a soldier killed in overnight border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both sides trade blame as tensions escalate. Read the full report.
Afreximbank launches PAPSS Cowry to fix Africa's costly cross-border payments, saving $5bn yearly and boosting intra-African trade. Discover how this platform changes the game.
President Trump releases a 33-page national security strategy, pivoting from global leadership, confronting Europe, and focusing on the Western Hemisphere. Read the full analysis.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspects funding bandits through cattle sales and smashed a motorcycle theft syndicate in a coordinated cross-border operation. Commissioner declares end to criminal safe havens.
The shocking story of Emeka Nwangwu, a wanted trans-border kidnapper who murdered his cousin in Enugu after years of abducting children while working as a driver. Read the full investigation.
Luqman Mamudu, former NADDC boss, says West Africa must fix border bottlenecks to unlock AfCFTA's trade potential. He calls for digital platforms and one-stop border posts.
Platnova earns a spot in Nigeria's Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs at the SME 100 AWARDS 2025. Discover how their cross-border financial services drive economic growth and inclusion.
Controversial remarks by US President Donald Trump have strained relations with Nigeria and Somalia, testing security partnerships and migration policies. Read the full analysis.
Armed bandits attacked Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano's Shanono LGA, killing residents, abducting 11, and burning homes. Security forces are in pursuit. Read details.
The Defence Headquarters details the mistaken attack by Katsina vigilantes on Nigerien soldiers fetching water. New joint security measures are now in place to prevent recurrence. Read the full report.
CG Kemi Nandap deploys reinforcements, orders heightened patrols after armed men attack Bakin Ruwa Checkpoint in Kebbi. Read the latest on Nigeria's border security response.
Algerian & Nigerian customs pledge stronger collaboration on training, modernization & trade facilitation. Delegation from Nigeria studies Algeria's oil export procedures to boost efficiency.
The Defence Headquarters convened a Joint Border Security Meeting after a clash between Nigerian and Nigerien soldiers in Katsina. Learn how the situation was deescalated and what steps are being taken to prevent future incidents.
A 15-year-old boy and six girls kidnapped in Bwari, FCT, have been freed after relatives paid a N2 million ransom. The peasant farmer who raised the money had to sell his ginger harvest.
Shakarra, a new e-commerce platform, is now live, enabling Nigerians to shop from US stores like Amazon and Walmart in Naira with door-to-door delivery, perfectly timed for Black Friday deals.
Nigeria introduces ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card to fight cross-border crimes, irregular migration. New card replaces passports for regional travel within West Africa.