{
  "id": 5208198,
  "title": "Customs, communication professionals deepen media collaboration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/customs-communication-professionals-deepen-media-collaboration-5208198",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T00:48:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/customs-communication-professionals-deepen-media-collaboration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has finalized arrangements to collaborate more closely with the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) in the fields of media, digital communication, and professional development. This partnership was announced following a meeting on Monday at the NCS's National Headquarters in Abuja, where the service welcomed ACSPN's executive members. Speaking on behalf of NCS's Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, the service's National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, emphasized the media's crucial role in publicizing reform efforts. He highlighted the NCS's monthly newsletter, social media presence, and data analytics as key tools for these endeavors. Maiwada also praised the service's initiatives in the creative industry, such as the movie \"Beyond the Badge\" and the 79-episode series \"Novera,\" which are already proving profitable and creating jobs. Plans are underway to expand the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network to Lagos, and the NCS intends to seek corporate membership within ACSPN, encouraging its public relations officers to join as well. ACSPN President, Professor Rotimi Olatunji, praised the NCS for its consistent support and welcomed the proposed partnership, asserting the value of communication scholars in leading organizations due to their focus on public needs and sensitivities. Olatunji called for stronger collaboration between communication scholars and media practitioners to ensure accurate information and combat misinformation, particularly regarding AI-manipulated content like deepfakes. The delegation toured NCS facilities, including the Information and Communication Technology/Modernisation Department and NCBN studios, to learn about the service's digital operations and media strategy.",
  "summary": "Nigeria Customs Service partners with communication scholars to enhance media collaboration, digital communication, and professional development. Learn mor Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-communication-professionals-deepen-media-collaboration/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Customs, communication professionals deepen media collaboration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/customs-communication-professionals-deepen-media-collaboration",
        "published": "2026-09-03T00:32:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}