Customs deploys AI tools to tackle fake news, online scams.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at the recently concluded NECCIPR Roundtable 2026 in Lagos.
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By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun deploying artificial intelligence and digital data-tracking tools to combat fake news and online scams capable of damaging its public image.
Adeniyi said it was important for the Service to ensure that members of the public understood the reasons behind its policies, operations and enforcement activities. Speaking on the theme, “Algorithm Influence and Public Relations,” Maiwada said artificial intelligence had become increasingly important to Customs operations, including risk management and strategic communication. He explained that the technology was being used to assess risks associated with imported goods, classify consignments according to their risk levels and guide appropriate Customs interventions. According to him, AI can also analyse public sentiment and provide insights into how people perceive the activities of the Service.
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