Nigeria is experiencing a surge in cross-border crimes, such as people trafficking and drug smuggling and it hopes technology will help curb the problem.

Nigeria is leveraging technology to improve border security using data-driven strategies.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently cooperated with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to train officials on modern techniques for fortifying Nigerian borders.

The n-Cee training was competed at the NCS headquarters in Abuja providing officers with data collection and analytical skills to improve national security and enforcement operations.

Kikelomo Adeola, NCS deputy comptroller-general of customs in charge of ICT Modernisation, emphasised the strategic significance of the training in accomplishing border security goals.

"This training underscores the Comptroller-General of Customs' commitment to secure our nation's borders," she said.

Jean Bigirimana, a WCO facilitator, praised the NCS for using technology to improve border security.

He stated that the n-Ceen initiative was developed to help member countries use intelligence-driven solutions and make informed decisions.

"The n-Ceen application enables customs administrations to collect and harmonise data, which can then be used to target high-risk cases effectively," said Bigirimana.