archiveOctober 26, 2024

  The Presidency has reacted to a story published by The Guardian with the title: “Calls for military intervention: misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices.” As contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga,  Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) that story openly incites unrest against...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday urged the Nigerian government to direct savings realised from subsidy removal to the poor and vulnerable population in the society. Mr Abebe Selassie, the head of the IMF’s Rhetoric African Department, made this known on Friday on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF...

The Confederation of African Football, CAF Disciplinary Board has slammed Libya with a 50,000 dollars fine and also awarded Nigeria three points from the botched Matchday 4 2025 AFCON Qualifier. The match earlier scheduled to be played between Libya and Nigeria in Benina on October 15, was cancelled. This was...

Mr. Afam Ogene, the Labour Party Caucus Leader, House of Representatives, has faulted the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) over its indecisiveness in the validity of the old and new Naira notes. Ogene said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday, following clarification by the CBN that the latest...

  Justice O.O.Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, adjourned till December 19, 2024 the alleged N35m fraud trial involving a businessman, Ericbona Elio Ushie. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had, on February 12, 2024, arraigned Ushie on a 13-...

  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has convened a meeting of the State Security Council for next week to assess and take action on recent security developments in the state including an open clash between some policemen and civil defence officials. The Council meeting is to receive briefings from...

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice,  have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence...

  The African Energy Chamber applauds Trident Energy’s recent agreements with Chevron and TotalEnergies, which are poised to mark a significant advancement for the Republic of Congo in the development of its oil resources JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 26, 2024/ -- Oil and gas company Trident Energy has secured agreements...

  The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  (EFCC)  Mr. Ola Olukoyede on the reforms he has instituted in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country as well as the new fraud preventive...

  Late Modupe Temitope Oriyomi Ige Dada will forever be remembered as a beacon of selflessness, compassion, and dedication. She lived a life of purpose, both professionally and personally. As a highly accomplished investment banking professional with over two decades of experience, Modupe touched countless lives through her work and...