Tag: #BorderControl
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NSCDC ARRESTS 20 FOREIGN NATIONALS IN KANO FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY
Kano authorities crack down on undocumented foreigners after intelligence-led operation exposes potential security risks. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso LGA for illegal entry. State Commandant Mohammed Hassan-Agalama said the suspects hail from Sudan, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger. They…
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NIGERIA, UK CUSTOMS PARTNER TO BOOST TRADE & DIGITAL BORDER CONTROL
Nigeria is stepping up trade efficiency with the UK—this time through smarter data, tech, and tighter customs cooperation. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened ties with the UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to improve trade facilitation and digital border management. The move follows a high-level meeting in London under the Nigeria-UK Enhanced…
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UK HALTS VISAS FOR FOUR COUNTRIES IN ASYLUM CRACKDOWN
The UK government has slammed the brakes on certain visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, accusing some applicants of using legal routes as a backdoor to claim asylum. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the unprecedented move, suspending study visas for all four countries and work visas for Afghans. The Home Office says…
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ECOWAS URGED TO DEPLOY AI TO TACKLE REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES
AI poised to revolutionize West Africa’s fight against terrorism, extremism, and border crimes. Cybersecurity expert Prof. Uche Mbanaso called on ECOWAS to adopt AI tools for peacebuilding, counterterrorism, and public safety. He stressed the need for an ethical, unified framework and enhanced digital infrastructure to maximize AI benefits while safeguarding human creativity. Key proposals include…
