Customs Deploy AI to Combat Fake News, Scams

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is deploying synthetic intelligence and digital intelligence instruments to fight faux information and on-line scams that threaten its popularity.

Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adeniyi disclosed the transfer in a press release issued on Sunday in Abuja by the service’s spokesperson, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada. Adeniyi spoke on the 2026 Nigerian Council of the Institute of Public Relations Roundtable, themed “Algorithm Influence and Public Relations.”

The initiative is designed to watch on-line data, set up details, and counter deceptive narratives. It additionally helps collaboration with related companies to establish and apprehend these liable for spreading false or fraudulent content material.

“The role of AI cannot be overemphasised, especially within our operations. Over the years, AI has been deployed in our core operational duties as well as strategic communication,” Adeniyi mentioned.

AI-assisted threat administration already permits the service to evaluate imported items and classify them in accordance with threat ranges, serving to decide applicable interventions. The expertise also can analyse public sentiment and supply insights into how Nigerians understand Customs actions.The NCS is leveraging digital platforms to confirm data and work with different companies towards these spreading deceptive claims.

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