***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…
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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…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The disruptions have had a significant negative impact on telecommunications services across Nigeria. The Joint Standing Committee on Protection of Fiber Optic Cables was inaugurated Tuesday 18th February at the Boardroom of the FMoW,…
By Miriam Humbe The North Central states of Kogi, Benue,Niger and the FCT are expected to experience sunny skies today with slim chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening hours. A forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency,NIMET,anticipates isolated thunderstorms over parts of Benue and Kogi tomorrow during the afternoon and evening hours. Sunny skies are however expected over the North Central region. On Wednesday, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region with slim chances of thunderstorms over parts of Kogi and Benue states during the afternoon and evening hours. Meanwhile, NIMET has cautioned…
By Miriam Humbe Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, has assured operators of the Free Trade Zones that the Federal Government was only poised to boost the global competitiveness of the scheme and not “annihilate’’ it as held in some quarters. NEPZA’s Head of Corporate Communications, Martins Odeh disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Dr Ogunyemi, also the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency made the remarks at the 3rd Nigeria Economic Zones Association meeting on Thursday in Lagos. The Managing Director said that the mandate of the scheme that aimed…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, was on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 honoured at the 2025 African Leadership Persons Of The Year Awards organized by the African Leadership Magazine. Prof. Anosike received the African Public Sector Leadership Impact Award for his transformational leadership at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The event which held in Casablanca, Morocco also honoured other leaders including President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar (African Political Leader of the Year), President Bassirou Faye of Senegal (African of the Year), Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State (African Outstanding Good…