The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed to synergize efforts to tackle technology-driven crimes in the country in order to make Nigeria more investment-friendly and promote socioeconomic activities. The Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave this hint during his recent visit to […]
The House of Representatives Committee on National Agency on Food, Drugs Administration, and Control (NAFDAC), has advised the agency to suspend the enforcement of its recent ban on sale of spirits and alcoholic drinks in sachets and pet bottles. The committee’s advice was based on the need for the Legislature to conclude its investigation on […]
….Initiates Moves On Automation Of BDCs The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has described the ongoing clampdown on and arrest of illegal foreign exchange (FX) dealers across the country as a welcome development capable of improving the efficiency of the FX operations in the parallel and official markets. The National President […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advocated the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s security framework in order to make the nation’s environment more conducive for socioeconomic activities. The Director-General of the agency, Dr.Kashifu Inuwa, made this call during a meeting he had with the Commandant of the National Institute for Security […]
The Presidency has requested the Interpol National Central Bureau to place a Central Bank of Nigeria’s, (CBN’s) staff, Odoh Eric Ocheme, and two others on its Red Notice with a view to arresting them over fraudulent acts involving millions of dollars from the apex bank. Specifically, the Federal Government’s request to the Interpol is connected […]
A legal firm, Alpha-Harris Solicitors has flawed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) criminal allegations against its client, Mr. Alex Ikomi, in a contract agreement between the latter and Alausa Power Limited, saying the allegations are untrue The agreement was for the rental and deployment of three units 1MW Power Plant at Ikeja Mall under […]
Worried by the rising incidents of banditry and terrorism in Northern Nigeria, the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) has advocated the establishment of a regional security outfit for the region to complement the efforts of the military and police in the current efforts to ensure security of lives and properties in the region. The Chairman of […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has expressed its readiness to held refurbish and revamp redundant operational assets of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) such as vehicles, helicopters, confiscated and forfeited vehicles. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Halilu, said this initiatives was part of […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned a suit seeking to stop the imposition of an annual levy for a certificate of proof of vehicle ownership in the country till March 4, 2024. The Federal Government had in June 2023 introduced an annual fee of N1,000 payable by all motorists for Proof […]
Nigeria has improved her ranking in the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving five places up, from 150th position in 2022 to 145th out of the 180 countries just assessed by Transparency International (TI) in year 2023. The latest report from the organization also reflected that Nigeria gained one point in addition to moving up […]