The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, Owerri, says it has seized smuggled goods worth over N1 billion in duty-paid value between March 20, 2025, and now. The …
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SEC Warns Celebrities, Influencers Over Promotion of Meme Coins, Illegal Crypto Platforms
ABUJA — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerian celebrities and social media influencers against promoting digital asset platforms and meme coins that are not registered or licensed. …
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CBEX Crash: $800 Million Crypto Scam Rocks Nigeria and Kenya
A digital asset platform called CBEX has collapsed, leaving thousands of Nigerians and Kenyans in shock after losing over $800 million in what investigators describe as a well-planned Ponzi scheme. …
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Nigeria Tops Interpol’s Arrests with 306 Cybercrime Suspects Across Africa
Nigeria has emerged as a leading force in the fight against cybercrime in Africa, with Interpol reporting the arrest of 306 suspects across the continent. This achievement is part of …
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Customs Intercepts $193,000 Concealed in Yogurt Carton at Abuja Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has intercepted $193,000 in undeclared foreign currency concealed within a yogurt carton at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This …