PTAD, EFCC partner to tackle pension fraud

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has sought the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on knowledge sharing and forensic analysis of documents to combat pension fraud.…

Nigeria to maximize AfCFTA benefits through fintech investment

By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi Abuja, March 26, 2025 Nigeria’s National Coordinator for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, has declared Nigeria’s commitment to harnessing the…

EFCC to re-arraign Ex-NSA Dasuki over alleged N33.2bn arms fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to re-arraign former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) and a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum…

Relief at the pumps as Nigeria eases Niger’s fuel woes

The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in neighbouring Niger Republic have started reducing following the supply of the commodity from Nigeria, reports says. Multiple residents in border communities…

Olutayo echoes role of implementation in advancing regional trade

By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi International trade policy and law expert Olusegun Olutayo has underscored the decisive role of implementation in driving the success of regional trade agreements, particularly the African…

FG unveils plans for military hardware production and steel in Ajaokuta

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar-Audu, has announced plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to produce military hardware for…

AGF vows to leverage past expertise for treasury growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant-General of the Federation Mr Shamseldeen B. Ogunjimi said he would collaborate and tap from the wealth of experiences of all Former Accountants -General of the…

Diezani slams EFCC for ‘tricking’ court into forfeiture orders

The former Petroleum Minister who served between 2010 and 2015, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of misleading courts with misrepresented and suppressed facts. She…

Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers

Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel…

Reflecting on AfCFTA Implementation in Nigeria

By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation in Nigeria continues in full swing, 2024 was a year of significant progress. The sustained commitment and…