By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC is expected to extend its on-going digital training for Corps Members and other youths across the six geo-political zones of the country. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed disclosed this on Tuesday during the ground-breaking ceremony of an ICT Hub, within the premises of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Training Centre in Kagarko, Kaduna State. Brigadier General Ahmed appreciated Wema Bank for the partnership, and solicited for the speedy completion…
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By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. Ondaje Ijagwu the FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Exercising its mandate under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA, the FCCPC directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria to attend an investigative hearing at the Commission’s headquarters on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Here’s a full text of the statement: “This action follows MultiChoice’s formal notification of the price adjustment, which raises concerns…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria and Kazakhstan have initiated discussions to establish a robust trade and investment partnership, paving the way for unprecedented economic growth and cooperation between the two nations. This crucial engagement comes just weeks after Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit on January 14, 2025. Their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations has now set the stage for a major investment framework between both nations. The high-level meeting between a Kazakh delegation, led by Vice Minister of Trade and Integration, Mr. Kairat Torebayev, and…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria has commended the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for launching Operation Safe Corridor, an initiative aimed at tackling insecurity through non-kinetic means. The group urged the Federal Government to collaborate closely with Zamfara State to ensure the successful implementation of Operation Safe Corridor. According to the Governor, the special operation is designed for “disarmament, de-radicalisation, and integration of repentant bandits who surrender unconditionally, facilitating their reintegration into society.” In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC welcomed this bold step. CISLAC emphasized…
***AIG Zone 5 Benin Assures Candidates Of Hitch Free Exercise Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City wish to inform the general public, particularly indigenes of Delta and Edo States who applied for the 2022/2023 recruitment of Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, who took the Computer Base Test (CBT) on 5th – 6th March, 2024 and were later invited for Medical screening exercise but were not eventually listed in the first batch of successful candidates called up for training, that the Medical screening for the second batch is scheduled to hold under Zone 5 Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force…
By Nana Musa Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the new tax reform is to strengthen macroeconomic stability. Oyedele stated this in Abuja. He said that the government’s proposed reforms would strengthen macroeconomic stability, enhance revenue mobilisation and improve the tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio, enhance credit ratings and lower debt costs. He added that “by increasing its credit rating and reducing the cost of debt, government aims to achieve a healthier fiscal balance, thereby ensuring sustainable economic growth for the nation. “The reforms will address distortions in the incentives…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the anti-corruption agency to strengthen its collaboration with law enforcement agencies to stimulate the economy. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. He disclosed this in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Nigeria Police Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Officers. The theme of the conference: “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity Through Inclusive Policing”, he…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano continued on Monday, February 24, 2025 before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC presenting its 9th witness. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Obiano is facing prosecution by the EFCC on nine-count charges of embezzlement and money laundering to the tune of N4 billion. At Monday’s proceedings, the EFCC called Prosecution Witness 9, PW9, Andrew Ali, a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Monday, February 24, 2025 arrested 59 suspected internet fraudsters. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The suspects were arrested at Abacha Road, Mararaba axis of Nasarawa state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them included 73 phones of different brands. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 24, 2025, presented its first round of witnesses in the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Monday by the EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale. Also presented was the statement of account and account opening package for American International School, Abuja, Account No. 1000684346, covering September 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020. These were admitted as Exhibits 521-5277, while the statement of account was…
By Miriam Humbe An Abuja Federal High Court presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from investigating allegations of fraud and economic crimes against a businessman, Abubakar Isa. The EFCC disclosed this on Monday in a statement posted on its verified X handle. The statement said that the judge dismissed the businessman’s request for lack of merit and substance. Part of the EFCC’s statement read: “Delivering judgment in a fundamental rights enforcement suit…
By Miriam Humbe Sequel to the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has told its stakeholders that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled. Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday, for the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi. This measure is necessary to ensure clarity, maintain consistency in customs operations, and prevent any disruptions in clearance processes. Affected importers, customs agents, and stakeholders are, therefore, required to recapture their…