Nigeria seme border news today

Here are some recent news updates on the Seme Border in Nigeria:

Latest News:

  1. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seizes Contraband Goods Worth N1.4 Billion at Seme Border: The NCS has seized contraband goods worth N1.4 billion at the Seme Border in Lagos State. The seized goods include 1,440 bags of foreign rice, 1,200 cartons of foreign soap, and 1,000 cartons of foreign spaghetti. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Seme Border Records N1.2 Billion Revenue in 2022: The Seme Border has recorded a revenue of N1.2 billion in 2022, according to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd). The revenue was generated from the importation of goods such as vehicles, machinery, and agricultural products. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Nigeria and Benin Republic Sign Agreement to Enhance Border Security: Nigeria and Benin Republic have signed an agreement to enhance border security and prevent the smuggling of goods. The agreement was signed by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), and the Benin Republic's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aurélien Agbénonci. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Recent Developments:

  1. Seme Border Closure: Nigeria and Benin Republic Agree to Reopen Border: Nigeria and Benin Republic have agreed to reopen the Seme Border, which was closed in August 2020 due to smuggling and other security concerns. The reopening of the border is expected to boost trade and economic activities between the two countries. (Source: This Day Live)
  2. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Introduces New Technology to Enhance Border Security: The NCS has introduced a new technology to enhance border security at the Seme Border. The technology, known as the "Single Window System", allows for the electronic processing of goods and reduces the risk of smuggling. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  3. Seme Border: Nigeria and Benin Republic Agree to Establish Joint Border Patrol Team: Nigeria and Benin Republic have agreed to establish a joint border patrol team to enhance security and prevent smuggling at the Seme Border. The team will be responsible for monitoring the border and preventing the smuggling of goods. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

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