The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Productivity Centre, NPC have agreed to collaborate on a wide range of initiatives aimed at tackling corruption and boosting productivity in the commanding heights of the economy. Speaking on Thursday, September 5, 2024, during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, NPC Director-General, Baffa Babban Dan’agundi, said the partnership would help his agency achieve its mandate of monitoring the productivity of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies MDAs in the country. Dan’agundi, who assumed office barely a month ago, said his agency had already started working with some MDAs, with…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Forty-four (44) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ilorin, Kwara State. They were arrested on Friday September 6, 2024 at Sango, Kulende, Taxaco and Harmony Estate, all in Ilorin, following credible intelligence over their alleged involvement in internet- related offences. Items recovered from them include 6 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, smart phones and charms. The suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. The Ilorin Directorate arrested 56 suspected internet fraudsters only two days ago
Yaba College of Technology, matriculates a total number of Eight thousand, two hundred and two (8,202) candidates admitted to the Yaba College of Technology for the 2023/2024 academic session for full-time to study various courses being offered in the Institution. The number admitted was out of a total number of 21, 530 candidates that applied for admission. The Rector, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul disclosed this figures in his address delivered at the college’s 2023/2024 academic session matriculation ceremon’ He added that a total number of one thousand three hundred and thirty-five (1,335) candidates applied for the Bachelor of Science…
The Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced Nigeria’s enrollment in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This move, according to the Minister, is aimed at enhancing the global ranking of the country’s international passport, ease of passage as well as beefing up internal security. Tunji-Ojo had on Wednesday in Montreal, Canada, alongside the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap, participated in the Import Ceremony of the Country Signing Certificate Authority (CSCA) led by ICAO officials. The Minister, speaking shortly after the event, noted that the development…
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has acknowledged the recent transition from the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to local production and supply in Nigeria. The group said like any significant change, this shift comes with challenges. However, the steep surge in the pump price of PMS—from ₦617 per liter to ₦855, and in some cases, as high as ₦1,200—has caused undue hardship on the populace. This increase is particularly concerning, as it exacerbates the strain on an economy that is being repositioned for genuine development. We recognize the establishment of the Dangote Refinery as a commendable achievement, credited…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the federal government and its law enforcement agencies to prepare for next protest rather than work at stopping it and criminalizing those organising the planned nationwide protest scheduled for October 1. The Commission, while stating that protest is an expression of one of the human rights that is international recognized, insisted that since the government has been given enough notice, it is the duty of law enforcement agencies to ensure that strategies are put in place to prevent hoodlums do not hijack it and criminality is checked against during the period of…
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria. According to a statement on Thursday, 5 September, 2024 by the Development Outreach and Communications Team of USAID, the funding is part of USAID’s Fiscal Year 2024 support and will enable local partners to respond to flooding and other disasters. The statement revealed that IOM is allocating $3 million to address flood-related humanitarian needs across the country. Flooding has affected over 619,000 people in 29 Nigerian states since mid-August,…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, 6 September, 2024, in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy and mining during his discussions with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and his participation at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). “What is uppermost in my mind…
The co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has said that Nigeria’s Value Added Tax is among the lowest worldwide. Gates disclosed this on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024 during the Nutrivision 2024, dialogue held in Abuja while responding to a question on potential financing mechanisms for large-scale public health interventions. According to him, there are plans for the government to fund more health-related programmes. “Over time, there are plans for Nigeria to fund the government more than it does today. The actual tax collection in Nigeria is pretty low,” he said. This comes as Bill Gates participated in Nigeria’s National…
Greek giants, Olympiacos FC has signed a Nigerian youngster Taiye Abdulateef on a four-year. The striker joined Olympiacos from Unicorns Football Academy which is owned by Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward, Taiwo Awoniyi. Abdulateef will train with Olympiacos’ U-19 side from where he is expected to graduate to the first team. The young hitman is hopeful of making a big impact with the current UEFA Europa Conference League champions. “I hope to achieve as much success as possible and hopefully pave way for others at the Academy in Ilorin,” he said during his unveiling ceremony. Awoniyi stated:”We prioritise the right environment…