In a move against cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has struck a significant blow against illicit online activities in Lagos. Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command apprehended 45 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud on Monday, March 11, 2024. The arrests were made in Ikorodu, Lagos, following meticulous intelligence gathering on…
Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, emphasized the pivotal role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Addressing members of the Eagle Crime Awareness & Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) in Lagos, Ola Olukoyede urged CSOs to deepen their commitment to combating corruption, highlighting their significance as critical stakeholders in this endeavor. The interactive session underscored the…
The city of Ibadan mourns the loss of its Olubadan of ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun, who peacefully departed this world on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy etched in the annals of history. Ascending to the esteemed throne of the Olubadan on March 11, 2022, after the demise of his predecessor, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Oba Balogun’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its pursuit of justice by dragging former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and three others before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The charges, which were filed on Thursday, March 14, 2024, accuse the quartet of engaging in money laundering activities…
A significant internet outage has struck multiple countries across Africa, causing widespread disruption and frustration among millions of users. The affected nations include South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. The outage, which began on Thursday, left users unable to access essential online services, including communication platforms, financial transactions, and various…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has announced that the Port Harcourt refinery is poised to resume operations within the next fortnight. Speaking before the Senate ad-hoc committee investigating the Nigerian Refineries‘ Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) Projects, Kyari expressed confidence in the refinery’s readiness for production. He disclosed that…
The Kano- katsina- Jibiya- Maradi Rail way project had attracted loans of $1.3billion for the advancement of the project,The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, announced . The project aims to enhance transportation infrastructure between Nigeria and Niger Republic, fostering closer ties and facilitating economic growth in both nations. Strengthening Cross-Border Connectivity The allocation of $1.3…
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action against alleged financial malpractice, filing charges against three ex-bankers and one accomplice for their purported involvement in a staggering N15.9 million fraud. The accused, namely Ogbu Kingsley Ibekwem, Nwagbara Chidimma, Uwaezuoke Raymond, and Chidubem Angela Mgbeke, were arraigned before…
The Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Tinubu, has taken a significant stride towards revolutionizing agriculture by prioritizing mechanization of farming practices. In a groundbreaking move, the government has secured an agreement with the Brazilian Government and German Deutsch Bank Group, securing a substantial financial backing of 995 million euros for the Green Imperative…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking decisive steps to elevate the nation’s electricity generation capacity from the current 4000 megawatts to an ambitious target of 6000 megawatts within the coming three to six months. This strategic move aims to tackle the longstanding issues plaguing the country’s power sector, offering a beacon of hope for…
