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Terrorism Financing: Nigeria to join FATF

In a bid to address the challenges of money laundering and terrorism financing, Federal Government of Nigeria has indicated willingness to join membership of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN made this known as he virtually

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Anti-Corruption: We are committed to eradicating corruption, through collaboration with all the arms of Government --- Buhari

EFCC did not carry out any operation in Justice Odili’s home

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to claims in a section of the media that operatives of the Commission today, October 29, 2021 stormed the Maitama, Abuja home of a Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili, purportedly to execute a search. The Commission by this statement

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Canon Launches “Moments that Matter” Photography Competition with HIPA and Expo 2020 Dubai to Spark Positive Change

In line with ‘Sustainability Day’ and aligned with key Canon pillar of ‘The Future of The Planet’ – ‘Moments that Matter’ is open for entries from photography enthusiasts worldwide aged 18 and over; Focused on four categories: Environment, Human, Social and Economic, the judging panel includes an array of prestigious international talent, with prizes including

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East Africa’s energy future shines bright – investors watching

The Gambian Ministry opens mini-licensing round for block A1

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, The Gambia, has announced that it will be opening a mini-licensing round for Block A1 at Africa Oil Week on 8 November 2021. This follows the success of the licensing round for drill sites in 2018. Granted initially to BP in 2019, Block A1 became available in August this

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African Energy Chamber Drives Intra-African Energy Investment in Lagos

Transforming Africa’s Energy Sector in 2022: Twenty-Five Persons to Watch

Published in the African Energy Chamber’s annual outlook, State of African Energy 2022, the list draws attention to the individuals who are expected to shape Africa’s energy sector in 2022 and beyond The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has launched its highly anticipated annual outlook, ‘the State of African Energy 2022,’ outlining the continent’s sector and

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European Investment Bank leverages EUR 95 million to finance Rwandan businesses, Partners Government of Rwanda to Finance National Health Referral Laboratory Project

Bank of Kigali and KCB Bank Rwanda to provide new credit lines for Rwandan companies as part of EIB’s (www.EIB.org) financing; First regional financing under EIB East Africa COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility; Minimum of 30% of financing to target female economic empowerment; Government of Rwanda and EIB conclude the last milestone for the financing of

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FIRST BANK: Nnamdi Okonkwo becomes GMD as U.K. Eke steps aside

By Eyo Nsima FBN Holdings Plc, the holding company of First Bank of Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Nnamdi Okonkwo as its new group managing director, GMD. According to Seyi Kosoko, the company secretary, who made the information public, Okonkwo is the former managing director/ chief executive officer (CEO) of Fidelity Bank of Nigeria

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