Tunde Bakare The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, re-arraigned the duo of Chinyere Monye and Ajayi Justina for an alleged N20m fraud before Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. They were re-arraigned alongside a company, AER Global Investment LTD., on a five-count charge bordering conspiracy to steal, stealing and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N20m. One of the counts reads: “That you, Chinyere Monye, Ajayi Justina, AER Global International, Pastor Owolabi (still at large), Ciolanky…
Author: Orientalnews Staff
Moses Ofodeme The Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of Nigeria Customs Service has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) , to promote the virtue of transparency and uphold the fight against corruption At a lecture facilitated by the NCS south Zones of Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniyan(Mnia) urged officers of the command to uphold the tenet of transparency as a way to promote fairness and productivity in the workplace. He reminded the officers that the ongoing modernisation of the service which is…
Yemisi Izuora Access Bank, will be honouring the distinguished Power of 100 awardees at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference. This landmark event, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025, will celebrate the achievements of exceptional women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across various industries in Africa. The Power of 100 initiative is part of Access Bank’s continuous effort to recognize and support women who are driving change, breaking barriers, and creating opportunities for others. These remarkable individuals have made significant contributions to business, entrepreneurship, social development, and advocacy, aligning with this year’s IWD…
Yemisi Izuora The Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr. Olasupo Olusi, has launched of a special intervention programme, Project Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW), valued at N10 billion, to support female entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The aim of the initiative is to address the persistent financial inclusion gap faced by women in the country, providing them with the necessary capital to scale their businesses and contribute to economic development. According to Dr. Olusi, Nigeria leads the world in women’s entrepreneurial activity, with 23 million female entrepreneurs accounting for 41% of the country’s micro-businesses. However, access to finance…
Tunde Bakare The President, Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, NACIWA, and Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has stated that the challenge posed by corruption in West African member states and in the region was surmountable. He stated this on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in an insightful opening address as NACIWA President as he led a regional dialogue on combating corruption and addressing instability across West Africa and the Sahel regions. “While the challenges we face are formidable, they are not insurmountable. It is essential that we maintain our focus on pragmatic, non-political…
Francesca Odimgbe Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in a total of 111 Permanent Secretaries since the inception of his administration in 2019 to strengthen the State Public Service. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, during the swearing in of eight Permanent Secretaries at Lagos House, Ikeja. The new appointees are Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaye (Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Culture); Dr (Mrs) Abiola Idowu (Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation, HEFAMAA); Mrs Aderinsola Olanrewaju (Citizens Mediation Bureau); Mr. Tajudeen Mahmud (Ministry of Finance); Mr. Wasiu Agbabiaka (Civil Service…
Joseph Bakare The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has assured the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF enhanced collaboration and involvement in the management of its fund. He gave the assurance in Abuja on Thursday, March 20, 2025 when the management of NSITF, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. “We will continue to collaborate with you, particularly in the area of the management of funds, which has to be done in the…
Yemisi Izuora The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and MinieMoney, empowered over 200 students with essential financial literacy skills as part of the 2025 Global Money Week celebration. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to fostering financial inclusion and equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge required for long-term financial well-being. The event convened students from leading schools, including Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Dansol High School, Kith and Kin Educational Schools, Caleb British International School, Lagos Preparatory and Secondary School, and The Bells Comprehensive Secondary School. Participants…
Tunde Bakare The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has entered into discussions with American-based Global Green Development Group, and NOAH ReGen to collaborate on the Jatropha-To-Biofuel program. The Global Green Development Group and NOAH ReGen plan to implement the program in ten states in Nigeria This coming as the world is transiting towards achieving NetZero in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. At a meeting held at NiMet Headquarters on Thursday, 20th March 2025, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, welcomed the partnership proposal saying that it was in line with the…
Yemisi Izuora The Nigerian National Bureau of ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme has reaffirmed its commitment to settling all legitimate motor insurance claims in the region to enhance motor insurance coverage across all ECOWAS member states. Mr. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman, Nigerian National Bureau of ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme, gave the assurance at the opening of a bilateral meeting between the National Bureau of Benin and Nigeria, which held from Monday, March 17 to Wednesday, March19, 2025. “I want to reassure you that we do not shy away from our obligations. Whatever is due from us and whatever we…