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SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’

SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to order recovery of ‘missing N881bn in 367 MDAs’

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over ₦880bn of public funds are missing from 367 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), to ensure the prosecution of those suspected to be responsible, and the recovery of any missing or diverted public funds.” […]

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Terrorism Financing: Nigeria to join FATF

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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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DSS advises against media sensationalism

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has drawn public attention to the manner sections of the media have continued to sensationalise news relating to some of the security challenges in parts of the country. In a statement available to newsmen recently, the DSS said it “observed that some media handlers give unnecessary attention and coverage

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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

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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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NCC Holds Valedictory Forum for Exemplary, Retiring Staff, Osmund Omulu

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NCC Holds Valedictory Forum for Exemplary, Retiring Staff, Osmund Omulu Members of staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) converged in the Conference Room of the Commission’s Head Office recently, to honour Osmund Omulu, a staff of the Commission, who is retiring upon attaining the Nigerian public service mandatory retirement age of 60 years. Omulu,

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Medical Waste Incinerator in Aba: Rotary Club of Umungasi Aba District 9142 Aims at Inaugurating a New Environmental Regime in Aba.

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Medical Waste Incinerator in Aba: Rotary Club of Umungasi Aba District 9142 Aims at Inaugurating a New Environmental Regime in Aba. Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, witnessed a laudable innovation and initiative carried out by Rotary Club of Umungasi Aba, District 9142 towards ensuring a robust

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

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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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FG launches Nigerian Made Barites, to Ban importation 2022

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development on Thursday officially launched made in Nigerian Barites that has met specifications for use in the oil and gas industry, mostly in drilling operations. The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote performed the launch in Port Harcourt,

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FG vows to support address crises at Lake Chad Region

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Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed to partner in the collaborative efforts to see to an end the multidimensional crises facing the Lake Chad Basin States. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN made this known on Thursday as he received the delegation of the United Nations and Lake Chad

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Telecoms Sector amongst biggest contributors to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth --- Prof Danbatta

Civil Society Group Commends NCC for Digital Economy Initiatives

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… Presents Danbatta with Certificate of Performance The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), a coalition of over 180 civil society organizations, has commended the Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) led by its Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for driving various regulatory initiatives for the development of country’s digital

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