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Nigeria ICPC anti-corruption reform efforts

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Latest: ICPC and NUPRC partner to boost transparency in Nigeria’s petroleum sector

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Nigeria has moved toward systemic reforms aimed at enhancing economic stability and institutional integrity. Initially, ICPC Chairman Mus

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Nigeria fiscal reforms drive revenue surge and subsidy debt

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Latest: Nigeria fuel subsidy debate impacts Dangote Refinery and economy

Fiscal reforms continue to drive Nigeria’s revenue growth. In the first half of 2026, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) recorded N21.6 trillion in revenue, a 49% increase year-on-year. By July 2026, tax revenues had rise

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Nigeria customs digital reforms and revenue milestones

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Latest: Nigeria Customs Service intercepts billions in smuggled goods and narcotics

Nigeria’s digital customs reforms continue to drive revenue and operational modernization. The deployment of the indigenous ‘B’Odogwu Unified Customs Management System’, alongside geospatial technology and expanded post-

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Nigeria Customs: enforcement, reforms, and arms seizures

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Latest: Nigeria Customs Service seizes 603 firearms ahead of 2027 elections

During the first half of 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intensified seizures of illegal vegetable oil, rice, cannabis, counterfeit medicines, and fuel. Legislative reforms progressed as the Counterfeit Medical P

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West Africa drug crackdown intensifies, massive seizures

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Latest: NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin linked to record heroin seizure

In mid-to-late August 2026, enforcement in Nigeria reached new heights with massive seizures and high-profile arrests. The NDLEA conducted a major destruction exercise in Lagos, destroying over 329,865kg of drugs—includi

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Digital misinformation threats in West Africa

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Latest: Nigerian scholars urge stronger fact-checking for 2027 elections

In West Africa, civic and academic leaders are raising alarms regarding the impact of artificial intelligence and digital misinformation on democratic processes. In Ghana, the National Commission for Civic Education (NC

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Nigeria maritime reform and investment drive

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Latest: Nigeria maritime sector sees revenue surge and port growth

In late July 2026, Nigeria’s government emphasized the need for swift, fair resolution of maritime disputes, convening the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja. Officials pledged legislative and instit

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Nigeria Customs Service institutional reforms

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Latest: Nigeria Customs partners WCO and UK to tackle corruption

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has focused on institutional reforms involving communication strategies and administrative transitions. In late July 2026, Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi addressed a public relatio

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Economic development in Kano, Nigeria

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Latest: Kano Free Trade Zone generates ₦36bn in revenue and 5,000 jobs

Economic development initiatives in Kano, Nigeria, have focused on large-scale commercial and industrial infrastructure. In July 2026, the Hajaj-ZOEC Digital Market was inaugurated in Tudun Wada. This public-private part

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Recognition of Nigeria Customs Service leadership

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Latest: Bashir Adeniyi honored for Nigeria Customs Service reforms

Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has received multiple honors for his leadership and institutional reforms. In August 2026, Adeniyi was selected to receive the Special Recognitio

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EFCC enforcement against illegal currency trading

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Latest: Lagos court sentences two for illegal naira trading

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured multiple prison sentences through the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for illegal currency activities. In early August, four individuals were sentenced

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Nigeria Customs Service modernization and integrity reforms

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Latest: Nigeria Customs Service implements integrity and anti-corruption reforms

In late July 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) inaugurated an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Abuja headquarters, providing officers access to a global criminal intelligence network. This launch was accompanied by a hi

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